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Rabbit savvy vet in north east essex

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Hi everyone, I've just joined up in the hope of finding a rabbit savvy vet around my area - we live in Frinton on Sea, Essex. My 4year old boy has got head tilt and I took him to the vet who gave us a 28 day course of panacur in case he has e.cuniculi but said if he isn't eating within 24/48 hours then to go back and have him put to sleep ! The only possible reasons for his head tilt that she gave were e.cuniculi or brain tumour ! Nothing in between..
Choc has been eating grass and greens/fruit by himself and I have been syringe feeding him hus normal pellets made into a puree/mash and he has been passing it through albeit not as much as usual but then he's not eating as much as normal..

Any advice/info would be fantastic please. Thanks for reading xx
 
I'm afraid I can't give any advice, but wanted to bump this up for you in the hope someone sees it who can help :thumb:
 
I had a head tilt bun a few years ago and went to my local vet and saw a young vet who had only seen one case before. So I know how difficult it is not having a rabbit savvy vet. With advice on here I kept positive and although it was about 5 weeks before she was back in her hutch with her sister it was worth every sleepless night. Lol She almost returned to normal with just a slight tilt of her head but very active and lead a good life. Good luck. X
 
The nearest I know of with a good reputation is Colne Valley Vets in Colchester. I'm not sure if there is a good bunny-savvy one nearer to you or if there are only certain vets at Colne Valley who are good with bunnies.
 
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