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My rabbit is shaking, favoring one side. Is it a seizure? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 5 lbs

I have a bunny and i jus saw him laying down but then he randomly started shaking on his side really hard like it was a seizure n now he is favoring one side im not sure what going on i jus need some understanding im taking him to the vet soon im just scared about tonight

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 27th, 2019

It does sound like a seizure and this can be a very serious condition in rabbits. There is nothing you can do at home except to keep him in a calm, quiet, dark area. I would remove anything from the cage that could injure him. Don't handle him as to minimize stress. Just get him to a vet as soon as you can and be sure it is a vet that is used to treating rabbits. ( https://www.petmd.com/rabbit/conditions/neurological/c_rb_seizures )

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