My rabbit tilts head & scratches ear, but seems fine. Should I worry?

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My rabbit occasionally tilts her head a little bit and I have seen her try to scratch the inside of her ear a couple of times. She hasn't shown any change in usual behaviour so am not sure if I should be concerned. I have checked her ears and can't see any mites or signs of infection. (Didn't include enough in last question so have given more into in this one). Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 8 months and 11 days old | 3.5 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

If Mistie is showin a head tilt and it is caused by an ear infection, it may very well be caused by an infection deeper down in the ear where you will not be able to detect it easily (a middle or inner ear infection). An otoscopic exam and x-rays are usually used in order to make these types of determinations. Many times, because even with x-rays it can be somewhat difficult to say with certainty, systemic drugs are utilized as the treatment of choice to resolve these issues. The other most common cause of head tilts in rabbits is infection with a protozoal organism known as E. Cuniculi. Based on your indication that Mistie has been actively bothering her ears, I would says that this is much less likely. Hope this helps.

My rabbit tilts head & scratches ear, but seems fine. Should I worry?

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