My rabbit's ears are red and he's pulling them. Is it an ear infection?

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My bunnies ears are red inside and he is pulling on them. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 12 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside. Ear infections are quite common in rabbits, it is usually caused by either yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take Oreo to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

My rabbit's ears are red and he's pulling them. Is it an ear infection?

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