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Why is my rabbit's head tilted and ear drooping? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 10 days old | 2.4 lbs

My rabbits head is tilted and one ear has started to lop

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2018

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.

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