Please Note - Medical Advice
Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given.
You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately.
We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done.
Urgent Medical Advice: If you need, or think you might need, urgent medical advice you should contact a vet. If it is out of working hours phone your vet's normal number and there should be an answer phone message with instructions on what to do.
Thank you everyone. Will take a look at the Facebook groups. They've started him on a different antibiotic today xxx
He's home! Nystagmus gone but still got head tilt. He's on the antibiotic depocillin and a whole host of other drugs xxx
What I do is a gentle massage of the neck, as once the muscle has gone into spasm, you need to re-educate it to be 'normal' again. You can gently warm up the muscles with massage.
http://www.disabledrabbits.com/massage.html
http://www.disabledrabbits.com/physical-therapy.html
He's home! Nystagmus gone but still got head tilt. He's on the antibiotic depocillin and a whole host of other drugs xxx
Do you mean to help with the head tilt? I'd be afraid of hurting him! xx
He's home! Nystagmus gone but still got head tilt. He's on the antibiotic depocillin and a whole host of other drugs xxx
Thanks MM.
JJ, thanks for the info. He's back to the rabbit-savvy vet on Friday unless any change.
J&B - so are we
You know I am here any time :wave:
Aww bless him, topping up the vibes for him and really hope the anti-biotics help him out xxx
Thank you He seems fine in himself, just tilty xxx
Glad to see that he is doing well
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Sounds like he is on a great treatment plan :thumb:
xxx