Droopy Eartips

[Bindi]

I have a feeling this is going to be the oddest thing I've ever taken a rabbit to the vets for.

Quinn, over the last week, now has noticeable drooping in both ears. I've googled this and only got responses that rabbits that are hot can do this. I've never seen it happen before and I've been around a lot of rabbits, plus it's not that warm here right now and if anything his ears feel cold. I'm not really feeling it as an explanation.

I can't see any damage or clinical signs with the ears other than this. He's generally ok behaviour wise. He's shaping up to be one of my more veterinarily irritating rabbits, with lung damage and a recent brush with liver issues.

 

[Zoobec]

I don’t have any experience of this but there was a thread on this happening to a couple of bunnies http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?482049-Droopy-ear-tips&p=7208169#post7208169

 

[Bindi]

Thanks. It's so strange to look at and I'm more wary with him. It's like his ears are melting :roll:

 

[InspectorMorse]

It can be a sign of vitamin deficiency, usually Vit A and E. Although this is usually seen in Kits and it is quite rare.Given you mention he has had Liver problems I would speak with your Vet about the newly drooping ear tips. The liver plays a big part in the metabolism of Vit A

 

[Bindi]

Thank you. His liver was recently given the all clear so I hope it isn't playing up again :/

 

[InspectorMorse]

Thank you. His liver was recently given the all clear so I hope it isn't playing up again :/

It may be that he is lacking Vit A as his Liver was out of sync for a while.