Sorry for sounding frantic, but got home tonight from being at friends, went out to see my bunnies and Harry's face looks lopsided and hes unsteady on the same side of his body, like his back leg, does this sound like a stroke and what can I do?, tried to have a quick look to see if someone had posted the same question, but Im so worried
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Jack's-Jane
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Yes, your Rabbit needs URGENT Veterinary attention. The possible problems include a middle ear infection, Infection with the parasite Encephalitizoon Cuniculli (which can effect the central nervous system) or a CVA (cerebrovascular accident/stroke)
All of the above require IMMEDIATE Veterinary attention.
Good luck and please keep us posted
Janex
All of the above require IMMEDIATE Veterinary attention.
Good luck and please keep us posted
Janex
Thanx for all your advice last night, we took Harry to the vets and she gave him a good look over, we were in there longer than I thought we would be, she looked in his ears and said there was a bit of puss in there and put it down to an ear infection, hes had a steroid injection and some anti biotics, and we have to keep an eye on him, so we have brought him and his buddy inside for a couple of days, in seperate cages but next to each other, hes eating grated carrot and drinking, and hes done a poo, so Im well happy, a lot less worried than last night.
One good thing thats come out of it it he has let me pick him up twice, I cant believe it, we have had him a year and never EVER been able to before, now to start doing it more to show him we aren't gonna hurt him.
Once again thanx for the advice last night, you helped put my mind at ease.
This is a great website if ever I have a problem or not sure about anything I look in here, I may not speak a lot, but Im around
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Happy New year to you all and you Bunnies xxx
One good thing thats come out of it it he has let me pick him up twice, I cant believe it, we have had him a year and never EVER been able to before, now to start doing it more to show him we aren't gonna hurt him.
Once again thanx for the advice last night, you helped put my mind at ease.
This is a great website if ever I have a problem or not sure about anything I look in here, I may not speak a lot, but Im around
)Happy New year to you all and you Bunnies xxx
