"Sheree" <gleesons8.RemoveThis@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:459068d0$0$16556$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
> Thank you so much for your replies. Called the emergency Vet (who is
> currently up the valley helping a mare to deliver!!) who said the
> following -
> 1) If our bun is eating us out of house and home, looking bright, and
> doesn't appear to be sick, she probably isn't.
> 2) She may have had an ear infection which has now cleared - that Mum's
> milk would have helped her immune system fight it - and that the tilt can
> remain, even when the catalyst for it has cleared.
> No I'm more worried and confused than ever. How do I know if the
situation
> has resolved? And is it true her head may be tilted forever? The Vet
> seemed fairly disinterested - I guess a tiny bunny must seem insignificant
> compared to a valuable brood mare. Should I call back and be more
> insistent? Can buns look active and happy, yet be seriously sick? Sorry
to
> be deluging people with all these questions. She's not our first bunny,
and
> I thought I was pretty well-read, but when something goes wrong, all
> confidence flies out of the window, especially at a time of year when
there
> is so little help available!
As I said before I did have a baby bunny with this a few years ago when I
was less knowledgeable about Rabbits and it lasted about 3 or 5 days. She
didn't get any medical attention and luckily it cleared. She was about 4
weeks. I didn't know about the mothers milk helping, so perhaps that is how
my bun got through it on her own. I'd be tempted to take the vets advise for
the next 48 hours, but if her eating routine changes get her straight to
vet. If they decide to give her antibiotics insist its by injection. It
would probably be Baytril, which can upset their digestive system if given
orally and might undo the good her mother milk is doing.
If your bun appears happy and active its unlikely its in pain or discomfort.
Yes, they will put up with pain to a degree, but if she appears happy and
eating well, its unlikely. Does she ever sit hunched up and staring into
space? Does she feel tense around the shoulders? If not, then there is no
need to worry. I think this will clear and her head tilt will recover in a
few more days, so just keep a close eye on her and straight to vet if any
changes in eating or becomes quiet or muscles become tense. In the mean time
just make sure she can't jump anywhere she could fall from, as her balance
is confused and she could easily wobble over.
Hope my experiences help a bit. I know what a terrible worry it can be.
--
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