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Daves Floppy Ear - VETS LATER

MummyBunnyEm

MummyBunnyEm

Mama Doe
I called the vet about Daves floppy ear & she wants to see him today. I was actually out at the time she called and she asked if his ear was a funny colour or if it was cold. I said I didn't think so but couldn't be a 100% at that moment in time as I was not at home. Anyway since getting home I've checked his ear, it's of a normal colour & is warm. I suspected that that would be the case as I would have noticed earlier in the week if it wasn't right, I'm always touching his lovely big ears!

Should I be worried? She's obviously concerned about the blood flow/circulation or lack of it.

Appointment is at 2.30.
 
In my view she just wants to confirm herself that all is well. The two things she asked regarding colour and temperature are both OK, so I wouldn't be concerned if I were you. That said, I've never had this problem occuring and so can well imagine that I would worry if it were me :lol: Hopefully she can examine the lovely Dave this afternoon and confirm that there's nothing to worry about. He really shouldn't have such beautiful long ears, which would lead to this happening :lol: I bet little Nethies don't have the same problem! Sending lots of vibes.
 
Awwww, I hope he's ok.

He's a beautiful helicopter but I can understand her concern as it shouldn't really happen (although obviously does). I assume the cartilage (or whatever it is between the ears that holds them up) can get damaged and cause this (just like it growing up big and causing lops) but I don't know.

At least his ears are lovely and warm and healthy. Sure that means there's nothing to worry about.

Nose rubs to Dave. :)


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She said all feels/looks fine, it's just he's a bit special... He only had one testicle after all :)

Hopefully it will sort itself out in time.
 
MummyBunnyEm said:
She said all feels/looks fine, it's just he's a bit special... He only had one testicle after all :)

Hopefully it will sort itself out in time.
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Glad all is well :thumb:

When it happened to my rabbit, I took him to see a vet about it, and confirmed that all was well, even though the vet was mystified!
 
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