My rabbit's dragging its leg and has a head tilt. Is it serious?

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that Roger is unwell. It sounds like he has a neurological issue causing a head tilt and partial paralysis. Rabbits are prey animals that are very good at masking their pain, so even if he seems okay to you, I would still assume he is in some pain and take him to the vet within the next 24 hours. Causes of head tilt include an inner or middle ear infection, or a neurological parasite called E. cuniculi. Causes of hind leg paralysis include spinal or head injury. The vet can perform a full physical exam, and may recommend taking x-rays. They can prescribe medications to help with pain and inflammation, and treat for infection if suspected. I hope this helps, and that Roger is feeling better soon.

Poor Thumper! Head tilts in rabbits are generally medical problems that need to be assessed and treated by a veterinarian. Often they are caused by an infection in the middle or inner ear that almost always require systemic antibiotics. Though here are occasionally other things that can cause these (tumors, abscesses, trauma, etc.) with Thumper being so young and you reporting no history of trauma they are lower on my list of differentials. I would get Thumper to his vet soon because the last thing you want is for him to start feeling badly, stop eating, and go into GI Stasis which can be life threatening. I hope this helps, good luck with your little guy!

If the head tilt is the only sign you are seeing, Sindy could have an infection in her inner or middle ear, nutritional imbalance, or ear mites. Other causes of a head tilt include in encephalitozoonosis which is an infection of the brain and kidney caused by a protozoa called Encephalitozoon cuniculi (you could also see other signs such as seizures, behavior changes, and staggering), toxins, trauma, a stroke (unlikely in such a young rabbit), and cancer (also unlikely in such a young rabbit). I would have Sindy seen by a vet in the morning for this head tilt. The vet can diagnose what is causing it and how best to treat it.

Hello. A head tilt in a rabbit is just about always an ear infection. Your bunny needs to be evaluated by a veterinarian so that the proper antibiotics can be started. If left untreated, this can become quite serious for your pet so I do hope you can have him seen soon. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.

Poor Coco! Head tilt in rabbits is usually a bacterial infection that started out in the upper respiratory tract and now has traveled to the brain and possibly other organs. Sometimes this can be a parasitic brain infection, but this is less common in my experience. Coco needs to see a rabbit veterinarian right away for proper treatment. I usually start an oral deworming treatment and oral Baytril antibiotic for several weeks to see if this helps. Good luck— Coco looks like a sweet little bun and I wish you the best!

Head tilt in rabbits is either a sign of a brain parasite (most common) or a middle ear infection. it is not possible to know which of the two it is so it is usually recommended to treat both conditions simultaneously. you will need to take Tromso to the vet ASAP in order to get it treated, the sooner you do that the bigger his chances of recovery will be.

Head tilt in rabbits is either because of a brain parasite or an ear infection. the brain parasite is more common and it is more fatal as well, if caught early Twix can be saved, you must take him to the vet urgently in order to get him treated.

Head tilts in rabbits are usually due to one of two things, an ear infection or a neurologic condition caused by a parasite. Both of these conditions will require treatment by a veterinarian in order to get better. The head tilt will likely get worse and worse if the underlying cause goes untreated. If the cause is the parasite (E. Cuniculi), it will eventually spread to other organ systems and cause death. Even if it is just an ear infection, these can be painful and irritating enough to a rabbit to make them not want to eat. A rabbit who isn't eating is often one that develops gastric stasis, which is another deadly condition. Overall, I would recommend getting Buzz seen by a vet sometime sooner than later.

Thank you for using Boop by Petco - I'm sorry that Jude is not doing well. Head tilts in rabbits are definitely a cause for concern and I recommend that she is examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible. This symptom can be caused by several things, but two of the more common causes are an infection of the ear or a parasite that travels through the blood and damages the vessels around the ear and cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for maintaining balance. This basically causes a loss of balance, and the head tilts to one side because the brain "thinks" that the head needs to compensate. Other causes for this can be trauma, a stroke, or a tumor. Depending on the cause of the head tilt, the prognosis can vary, so I cannot predict whether Jude will recover, but a physical exam and diagnostics performed by a veterinarian definitely can. I hope this helps and good luck with Jude!

Head tilts in rabbits can be caused by an inner ear infection, trauma, a brain tumor, or the protozoan parasite E cuniculi. If she's breathing heavily and you can hear her, then she may also have an upper respiratory infection or pneumonia. There may be one type of bacteria causing both infections. She will need to see a veterinarian for an exam and diagnostics. You may need to ring a few clinics to find a veterinarian who will see rabbits, and often if the clinic won't then they can recommend someone who does. It's a good sign that she is still eating, but she still needs to be seen soon as she can develop other complications such as gastric stasis if she stops eating.