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Floppy ear!

joybell

joybell

Warren Scout
Hi, I have just been to check on outside buns and one of them has one ear folded down when both ears are usually erect. I examined the ear inside and out and nothing to see. Bunny is eating fine and quite normal apart from the ear. Has anyone any ideas?:wave:
 
It can be difficult to see right into the ear canal without using an otoscope. So if the ear is still drooping tomorrow it would be a good idea to get the Vet to check it thoroughly. Is the Bunny shaking his/her head a lot or scratching the ears (s) ?
 
How old is the bunny? If it's quite young could it be it's becoming a lop??

My girls are just over 1 and started life with up ears....... by about 4 months they started to 'flop', Toffee is a full lop & Sugar a heli-lop!
My profile picture shows Toffee at the start of the lop process, just the tips starting to flop over.
 
joybell said:
Hi, I have just been to check on outside buns and one of them has one ear folded down when both ears are usually erect. I examined the ear inside and out and nothing to see. Bunny is eating fine and quite normal apart from the ear. Has anyone any ideas?:wave:
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Does the ear feel warm at all? I have found that injury often causes an ear to droop when it hasn't done previously ... The vet will be able to examine the cartilage at the base of the ear and tell you.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
It can be difficult to see right into the ear canal without using an otoscope. So if the ear is still drooping tomorrow it would be a good idea to get the Vet to check it thoroughly. Is the Bunny shaking his/her head a lot or scratching the ears (s) ?
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He's not shaking his head nor scratching. Both ears seem the same temperature and he doesn't seem bothered at all. I will take your advice and ring vets in the morning just in case. thank you
 
MightyMax said:
Does the ear feel warm at all? I have found that injury often causes an ear to droop when it hasn't done previously ... The vet will be able to examine the cartilage at the base of the ear and tell you.
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My initial thought was injury as they occasionally chase around, so I will ring vets in the morning. I also wondered about a stroke but he is hopping and running normally. They are such a worry these buns!
 
joybell said:
My initial thought was injury as they occasionally chase around, so I will ring vets in the morning. I also wondered about a stroke but he is hopping and running normally. They are such a worry these buns!
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I would think a stroke is unlikely :)

Yes they are indeed a worry!
 
I rang the vets and they said to keep an eye on Grey and take him if more symptoms occurred. He seems to be waggling his floppy ear and it's now back to normal, so maybe it was a minor injury after all. Very weird!
 
joybell said:
I rang the vets and they said to keep an eye on Grey and take him if more symptoms occurred. He seems to be waggling his floppy ear and it's now back to normal, so maybe it was a minor injury after all. Very weird!
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So many things about bunnies we never get to the bottom of :?

Glad all seems to be well at the moment :thumb:
 
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