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New to Forum - rabbit has balance problems

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BinaryBob7

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My bunny Faith stands to scratch and then falls over on her side. She seems to have lost her sense of balance. I don't know what to do or where to look in this site for answers. I will continue to learn how to navigate this site. Any suggestions?:(
 
You should take your rabbit to a vet as soon as you can - rabbits can deteriorate fast, and the sooner you get things looked into the better.

Is your rabbit eating,drinking and pooing ok?

P.s. best to call now, so you don't have to make a trip to the emergency vet - they can cost a lot more.
 
BinaryBob7 said:
My bunny Faith stands to scratch and then falls over on her side. She seems to have lost her sense of balance. I don't know what to do or where to look in this site for answers. I will continue to learn how to navigate this site. Any suggestions?:(
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Hi there and welcome :)

There can be many reasons for what you've described, ear issues, neurological as well as the parasite E.C.

There's some info in these links which might help a bit, but it's no substitute for a good vet doing a full and thorough assessment.


http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/pdfs/Ecuniculi_Lft.pdf

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/head_tilt.htm

http://www.veterinarywebinars.com/m...oads/2016/03/Study_Notes_Ear_Nose_Rabbits.pdf

http://www.dechra.co.uk/therapy-are...cs-antifungals/disease-information/e-cuniculi

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/paresis.html

http://www.disabledrabbits.com/paralysis.html

http://rabbit.org/hind-limb-weakness-in-the-rabbit/

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Differentials/paresis.htm


I'm sorry to give you a list of possibilities, but that's what it is at the moment - a bit of an unknown quantity and I wanted to try and give you a fuller picture of what you may be dealing with.

Do keep posting and if you want to you can upload a photo of Faith (I love that name):

These links may help you with posting photos:

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/s...tos-directly-from-facebook-or-another-website

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?136183-Tutorial-How-to-Post-Photos

Photobucket isn't working, so you may have to register with Imgur or another photo-hosting site :)
 
Hi BinaryBob7

Im sorry {{{Faith}}} is not doing so well. I echo the others in suggesting prompt vet care. The sooner this is treated, the better the outcome usually. The most common cause for loss of balance like this is inner ear infection, though there can be other causes. It can progress to a condition known as head-tilt http://sawneeanimalclinic.com/downloads/head_tilt_in_rabbits.pdf

Here are some vets in Fort Collins known to be "rabbit savvy" - in case you do not know of any as yet.

Source: http://coloradohrs.org/vet-list/

Marta Dean
LaPorte Animal Clinic
3333 W County Rd 54 G
LaPorte
(970) 490-1999

Matt Johnston
James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital
300 West Drake Road
Fort Collins, CO 80523
970-297-4477 (appointments and emergencies)
970-297-4218 (voice mail)

Source: http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Colorado

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
300 West Drake Road Fort Collins, CO 80523
970-297-4477
Dr. Matthew Johnston sees rabbits.

Friendship Hospital for Animals
1103 Oak Park Drive, Suite 101
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970-206-1868
Dr. Julie Smith

Raintree Animal Hospital
2335 S Shields St.
Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-482-1987
Dr. Denise J. Normington
 
I wonder if admin could move this to Rabbit Chat? Newbies might not realise they need to be signed in to see this part of the forum, but I don't want the OP to miss the advice...
 
I've moved it to health as it's a health related issue. Hopefully other people may be able to offer advice and the OP can view the health section without logging in. :thumb:
 
KarenM said:
I've moved it to health as it's a health related issue. Hopefully other people may be able to offer advice and the OP can view the health section without logging in. :thumb:
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Thanks! I'm hoping bun is ok, as we've not heard for a couple of days!
 
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