Hi there. My rabbit is 6 yrs old . He seems to have a little bit of head tilt and a bit of back leg problems .He can walk fast but he loses his balance and falls over. He is eating, drinking, pooping fine. He is trying to play but seems confused. Took him to the vet he said his teeth, ears and eyes look fine. I think he may have had a little stroke cause he likes to run really fast and stop himself with the wall. He seems happy . I wanted to know if you think he is in pain or what I should do. i read he should go back to normal in a few wks/months but just feel bad for the lil guy.
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head tilt
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roxyroller88
Mama Doe
The two main causes of head tilt are EC and ear infection. Inner ear infections are quite hard to diagnose with an xray or ct scan so it's always a good idea to treat for both.
Did your vet give you any medication at all?
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Did your vet give you any medication at all?
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Vegan_Bunny
Warren Veteran
He needs treatment. If it's E.C the parasite will cause damage to his kidneys if left untreated and if it's an ear infection, he needs antibiotics.
I suggest finding a vet that actually knows rabbits. Post up in rabbit chat asking for a rabbit savvy vet in your area.
The longer he goes without treatment the less likely he is to recover.
I suggest finding a vet that actually knows rabbits. Post up in rabbit chat asking for a rabbit savvy vet in your area.
The longer he goes without treatment the less likely he is to recover.
orangediva
Mama Doe
Having just lost my Betty within 3 weeks of becoming ill to E. cuniculi I can only echo what the others have said. It's a horrible disease and I can't believe a vet wouldn't treat and/or do further investigations - they obviously aren't rabbit savvy at all. He isn't likely to recover from this on his own and could get a lot worse very quickly whereas an experienced rabbit vet could really help him. Hope you can find someone to help him, poor thing 
TheThreeB's
Mama Doe
How has he been today? As mentioned he will most likely need treatment.
We lost a bun a couple of months ago with a head tilt and are currently nursing another who is seriously ill. Both had/are having, intensive treatment.
Good luck x
We lost a bun a couple of months ago with a head tilt and are currently nursing another who is seriously ill. Both had/are having, intensive treatment.
Good luck x
