My rabbit has head tilt, swollen eye, and balance issues. Is recovery possible?

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She had the head tilt on the left side after antibotics were given she got better. Then her right ear began to droop and I got more meds. She has not recovered yet and her right eye is swollen. She does eat and is deficating normal. Her balance is off and rolls, we are going on almost a month now. She has lost weight but like I said she is eating. She is also 8 years old so not sure if that affects the lenght of recovery. Don't want to give up on her but current quality of life doesn't seem good. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | 8 years and 9 months old | 4.5 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am so sorry for your bunny chocolate. After a month, if the head tilt is no better, it is, unfortunately, not going to every correct. That being said, I would talk to your veterinarian about other drugs that may or may not have been tried. Most vets will go for Baytril, but it does not penetrate as well as others such as Chloramphenicol or Trimethoprim Sulfa. If these have been tried, you can try acupuncture & physical therapy to help Chocolate, but beyond this, there is not much more to really try. As for the eye, it really needs to be removed. That eye has to be very painful. You need to decide with your veterinarian what is the best thing for Chocolate. You are so right to consider her quality of life. It is up to us to make sure our pets do not unduly suffer because we love them so much. Take care & all the best for Chocolate.

My rabbit has head tilt, swollen eye, and balance issues. Is recovery possible?

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