Wobbling. *edit video*

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- 04/11/2013 at 2:21 PM
  R0se
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  Background:
  
  I have just adopted a bunny.
  
  His name is Dust, and he was found outside on Easter. We have checked all houses in the area, and have been checking for missing bunnies, but he was found in an area known for ‘releasing’ unwanted pets.
  
  Because of this, I do not know his age or type. *vets say at least a 1+*
  
  I took him to the vet just for a check up to be sure and it seemed fine, but that night he stopped eating and pooping. *and would occasionally sneeze*
  
  Took him to a new vet that gave him some critical care food, that he has taken very well, he is now eating and pooping just fine and exploring like he was once I fist got him.
  
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  Reason for post:
  
  I have notice that when he is exploring now his head and shoulders wobble slightly.
  
  He still sneezes every now an then *2-3 times a day*
  
  I’m not quite sure if I should be stressed about this or not, everything else about him seems fine, eating, pooping, exploring.
  
  Help please
  
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  I was told a video might help, its very settle but you can kind of see it in here.
  
  He also fell back on his but a few times, I haven’t seen that before:
  
  Posted by Laura Wright on Thursday, April 11, 2013
- 04/11/2013 at 2:23 PM
  NewBunnyOwner123
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  You need to be worried about this. take a video of it and show your rabbit savvy vet the footage and see what they say about this.
- 04/11/2013 at 2:26 PM
  R0se
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  -.-
  Ok, good to know, thank you
- 04/11/2013 at 2:52 PM
  Emmie
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  He could be allergic to something. Tbh though I have had my bun for over two years and he has always had sneezes. He’s perfectly healthy and has had multiple check-ups. It’s not bothering him health wise, so I’ve no need to be worried.
  
  That said, I can say this after having him checked by a bun. When you say wobbling does he move fast when he does it? Did the vet do a full check on him?
- 04/11/2013 at 3:12 PM
  R0se
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  The fist vet did a check up and worm check. *so I think a full check*
  The second one checked him over including looking at his teeth. She said if he didn’t start eating and pooping I should get him in for an x-ray, but he has been fine.
  
  He doesn’t movie fast when wobbling, just his same old, slowly sicking his head up and sniffing items. *moves closer* repeat.
- 04/11/2013 at 4:01 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Thank you for taking this poor bun in.
  
  It would be helpful to get the wobbling on video.
- 04/11/2013 at 4:03 PM
  R0se
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  I will try my best to get a video of him moving about and wobbling then. Thank you.
- 04/12/2013 at 1:54 AM
  R0se
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  Posted by Laura Wright on Thursday, April 11, 2013
  
  A video of him.
  
  *also if anybody might have an ideal of what type of bunny he is, that would be grand.
- 04/12/2013 at 9:30 AM
  Emmie
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  It’s cute, but it isn’t normal for a bun.Unless he just fell over the once? Sometimes buns fall over the odd time. Do you mean the way his head is stretched out and the way he’s walking slowly across the room? They usually do this if they’re exploring a new area or something.
  
  He’s absolutely gorgeous though!!
- 04/12/2013 at 9:53 AM
  NewBunnyOwner123
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  He looks like he is getting dizzy spells. I would def get him looked at by a rabbit savvy vet as soon as possible
- 04/12/2013 at 10:28 AM
  Bambam
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  hes a sable (or sable cross) looks just like my Flin.
  Can’t help with the wobble sorry!
- 04/12/2013 at 3:56 PM
  tobyluv
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  An ear infection can cause a rabbit to be unsteady, and might make them stumble or fall. Is he flapping his ear(s) or rubbing an ear along the floor, or doing anything to indicate that his ears are bothering him? I assume that the vet checked his ears, but maybe they should be checked again.
- 04/12/2013 at 4:18 PM
  LBJ10
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  Could be an ear infection, could be something neurological, could be a number of things. I would have a vet look into those possibilities. From the video, it definitely looked like he got a little dizzy when he was trying to turn around.
- 04/13/2013 at 2:01 PM
  jerseygirl
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  I know you said his head and shoulders wobble but from that video, I wonder if its something going on with his hind legs? It was like he couldn’t support weight on the right side when he turned. Then he does that walking gait instead of a hop afterward.
  
  But if its more a wobble of his head you’re seeing, I do agree that it could be a inner ear/balance issue.
- 04/14/2013 at 12:55 AM
  BinkyBunny
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  After looking at that video, I felt the same way Jerseygirl does. It’s like something is going on with his hind legs. Also, the way he stretches out and his back sort of sinks in, makes me wonder if it is spine injury (I know you said you found him as a stray). I could’t really see the head wobble as much, just noticed his gait being off the most.
  
  I would definitely show that video to your vet. I am sure they have internet access — see if you can email it to her prior to the appointment, or if you have a phone with internet access, you could show her on that. I have brought my video camera even before to the vet to show her video of things that she may not be obvious during the exam. (Later, I used my android phone) but either way, it was VERY helpful for my vet.
- 04/14/2013 at 2:49 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  I completely agree with BB. I would make a vet appointment and send the video for the vet to view. The vet is the only one who can diagnose and anything like this should be investigated asap.
  
  Please keep us updated.
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