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Deaf mini lop

Moonstone

Moonstone

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When last at the vet, I asked if anything could be done about Archie's deafness and she said there isn't. She looked into his ears and said they looked very healthy. Is it true that nothing can be done and it can just be expected in lop rabbits? He's nearly 9 years old.

He still "hears" though vibrations though his feet, I think feet are another kind of ears for rabbits, but he's often scared by unexpected things when snoozing on his balcony (yep, the bunny shed has a bunny balcony). He's more scared of the dark now too, he relies on Millie to warn him of danger.

Is this a build up of ear wax? Can't it be vacuumed out like a human's?

Thank you.
 
Lops are often hard of hearing. A build up of wax can make it worse. But is important not to start putting ear cleaning solutions into the ears unless specifically advised to do so by a Vet who has examined the Rabbit.
 
My bridge bun Treacle was stone deaf, you could clap loudly behind her head, and she wouldn't react. The vac never bothered her either, in fact she would try to climb on it :lol: I always made sure to keep in her sight line when approaching her, so she didn't spook. Her ears remained clear and healthy all through her life. It sounds like your bunny is coping well, and nice that he has a friend to rely on :)
 
Sorry, only just seen these replies. No, the vet didn't mention any earwax, just said they were healthy ears. Yes, I do a lot of standing at some distance until he's seen me, or Millie nudges him because he can get freaked out if I'm suddenly there, all huge. I mean huge compared to him, obviously!
 
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