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Head movements?

C

Cookie&Twix

Alpha Buck
I was watching the new bun, Biscuit closely last night and noticed that when resting his head moved slightly from side to side, as well as his eyes. It seems like he has no idea that he is doing it. I plan on mentioning it to the vet when he goes for his neuter, but would appreciate your thoughts.



Oh, meant to say that it is more pronounced when his head isn't up against the side of something.
 
Dobbin said:
I am sorry i cant help but gorgeous bun

Sue
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Thanks! He's the bun that showed up at my house (well, my nan brought him to me as a rescue!) the other day that I mentioned in your other thread! He is rather gorgeous! I hope that he & Twix will get on once he is snipped & vac'd)
 
Bundle said:
Tamsin said:
What colour eyes does he have?
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Is that what they call scanning Tam?
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Yep :) It's usually associated with animals with red eyes - their vision is not as good and the movements aids in depth perception. I've also heard of it in buns with red-brown eyes like himilyan buns have.

However, it could also be a symptom of a nurological problem (e.g. from EC) and as you can't tell when it developed (whether the bun has always done it) it would be best to get it checked out by the vet.

Tam
 
Thanks Tam! I made a point of watching Twix this morning as she is a REW, but she doesn't do this. I will certainly mention it to the vet when we see him. Off to look up EC, lol!
 
Not all REWs do it. The albino gene also effects eye sight so it's a result of that but I guess the level of vision impairment varies between bunnies.

Here's some EC info - http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/rwf/articles/ecuniculi.htm

Don't let it scare you serious effects are very rare and treatment is simple & cheap.

The vet will probably check the eyes and do a couple of tests for other neurological symtoms. Diagnosing EC needs a blood test but sometimes treatment is just given as a precaution anyway.

Tam
 
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