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Stroke

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Bindi

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One of the rabbits at college (not my rabbit!) has had a mild stroke. She is an elderly Dutch. So far she is under observation. She shuffles when she hops and she has torticollis. I would just like to know what can be done, if anything.
 
I wouldn't have thought it would be different from a human stroke in that some damage is irrepairable. The most important thing is to keep it warm, fed and watered. Has it seen a vet?
 
Hi there,

My Dillan had a stroke and my vet was talking about putting him to sleep! :cry: :cry: :x

However, I received lots of advice and hope on this forum and I changed vet!

Please take a look at my gorgeous bunny Dillan in the links below. Dillan had his stroke the day before Christmas Eve. However, now - apart from a very slight head tilt, he's just perfect! living life to the full with his best buddy Charlie :lol: :lol: :lol:


http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=21516

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=20830


I know a stroke in a rabbit sounds bad, however, they aren't like human stroke's.

Carol xxx
 
Has this bunny seen a vet?
One of my rabbits had a stroke last weekend.
I am treating him for a parasite called Encephalitizoon Cuniculli (EC) as this parasite can effect a bunnies brain. Although if the neurological symptoms you describe were of rapid onset then a bleed in the brain or a clot is more likely. EC tends to present as a more gradual problem over several weeks. I am treating my Bun as a precaution only. His symptoms were very rapid in onset and our Vet thinks he had a bleed in his brain.
I would say it is essential to get the bun seen by a Vet. As she has head-tilt she may find eating/drinking difficult so this, along with her gut motility, will need careful monitoring.
Is there anyone who could offer her a retirement home as she really should not be left alone, even overnight.
Please keep us updated as to how things go.

Janex
 
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