emmaclaire
Warren Scout
How can you tell if a rabbit has had a mild stroke......my nethie seems to have lost some use of one of his back legs x
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strokes in rabbits
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MightyMax
Banned
I'm really sorry to hear about your Nethie
Very difficult to assess whether the rabbit has had a stroke or whether the symptoms are due to another cause such as E.C. or inner ear infection. Or even an injury to the spine.
One side of the face often drops and he will drool. It may also affect the eyes.
And of course you need a very good vet to diagnose a stroke accurately
some info here:
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-8/head-tilt.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydYlODa6mC8
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jerseygirl
Warren Scout
You cannot truly tell until a CAT scan or MRI is done. http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/Stroke_lagomorphs.htm
I'd suspect some other possible causes first. Hope you see an improvement soon!
I'd suspect some other possible causes first. Hope you see an improvement soon!
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
jerseygirl has provided you with a reliable and informative link. In Rabbits hind leg weakness is more likely to be associated with either Encephalitozoon Cuniculi (EC) or a spinal problem.
Info on EC can be found on these links :
http://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/diagnosing-encephalitozoon-cuniculi-infection-in-rabbits/
http://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/treatment-of-encephalitozoon-cuniculi-infection-in-rabbits/
This link may also be useful to take a look at :
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Differentials/paresis.htm
Have you consulted a Vet about your Nethie's hind leg problems ?
MightyMax
Banned
How's your little one doing today?
emmaclaire
Warren Scout
Hi he's fine in himself eating drinking pooing weeing no weight change all good just very stiff with the one back leg and has toppled over a few times and taken a few seconds to get back up thanks for the replay xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
