My rabbit fell and hit his head. What signs mean he's hurt?

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I have a one yr old male rabbit called ziggy ive had him since he was 4 month old ...had an incident earlier :( he isn't neutered yet but will be as of next week, and he weed all over himself and his bedding so i put him in my sink to bath him as he was covered, only to find out your not meant to bath rabbits, he panicked and fell off my kitchen unit banged his head on my wooden chair and onto the floor, he was wet threw...he is drying now and seems okay in himself just need advice please. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Oh dear, poor Ziggy! This case is a touch tricky, because my first advice is absolutely that if Ziggy seems the slightest bit off, he should go immediately and directly to the nearest veterinary clinic for emergency care. The fall from your kitchen unit could have injured either his back or his head - and such injuries require immediate attention from a veterinarian. However, extreme stress can also be dangerous for rabbits, and with the stress of the bath, the fall, and now being wet and cold, the best thing for Ziggy may be to have some quiet time in a safe, dark, quiet place to relax while he dries off and calms down. So, I recommend you watch him really closely. If he seems to be moving around ok and is acting mentally appropriate/normal, then keep him somewhere comfortable, quiet, and dark to relax and dry off. However, if he is sluggish, not moving normally, breathing abnormally, or in any other way is acting abnormal, then you should rush him directly to the vet. When in doubt, absolutely call your nearest emergency clinic and talk to someone on the phone, who can walk you through assessing Ziggy and can help you make the best decision about rushing him in versus letting him relax. I hope this helps!

My rabbit fell and hit his head. What signs mean he's hurt?

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