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Scanning

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rachael1969

Warren Scout
I've just noticed on another site than someone complains their bunny is 'scanning'.

Is this a condition or a problem as both mine do it all the time. They 'scan' the room and then their head follows.

They are due to go to the vets tomorrow, should i mention this to them? :?
 
Hi. Can you explain what is meant by scanning? :? Is it something I need to be aware of in bunny behaviour?
 
Scanning is common in red eyed animals as it's associated with poor vision. It's been suggested that it helps depth perception (telling how far away an object is). It's quite odd to watch, the rabbit (or other animal) slowly move their head from side to side.

Scanning because of vision problems doesn't have any health implicatiosn - it just looks odd.

Similar symptoms that develop suddly or a headtilt can be aresult of health problems and should be checked by a vet.

Linda from CARROT Rescue has a video that shows better than I can explain: http://www.pixparty.com/carrot/v_11092.asp

Tam
 
I have a whole family of white lops that do this, they look most odd :lol: I think most rew do it. I bonded a dark red eyed rabbit to one of mine and she did it too.
I haven't seen it in dark eyed rabbits except ones with headtilt.
 
Flopsy does it and she's dark eyed (middle top of sig), but the vet can't find anything wrong with her. It is a bit odd to watch.
 
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