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› Forum › HOUSE RABBIT Q & A › Whats happening to his ear!?
What is happening to my baby’s ear? He only scratches his right ear often. As I was surfing through BB I did read about the mites and other possible infections. He doesn’t tilt his head, his ear doesn’t smell bad, his ear looks clean and normal, he only scratches right ear and shakes his head, I am assuming hes shaking his head because of the ear I guess. O.O
You all might wonder why the area look wet, its only because i applied a but a Vaseline for instant relief(hopefully) he did stop to scratch so still fingers crossed.
Back of the ear…
I would very much like to know what could be the reason for this. And also some ideas to treat the scratch marks. Or anything from preventing the scratches.
That’s really perculiar. Looks almost like hives from an allergic reaction. I would book in with the vet and have them take a look. Are you still giving him cows milk ?
OK I’ll start by saying I’m paranoid about ear infections…and they are, from what I’ve been told, more common in the lops. HOWEVER, my Gus isn’t a lop, but his right ear kept falling over, and it was cute. Eventually I took him in to the vet because I thought he was starting with a bladder infection and the vet said his bladder was fine, but his right ear was badly infected and it had been going on so long the ear drum was gone. He frequently only sees infections that have gone deep enough to give them a head tilt because they otherwise do not let you know anything’s wrong, plus the infection is in the middle ear, not the outer ear, so the external that you see is perfectly healthy. Gus was about 1 1/2 years old when all this was discovered.
So…yes, I’d take hime to the vet like ROberta said
No not exactly, I only pour half a tea spoon so just that he could smell the milk and drink the water. So far he doesn’t seems to have a problem with pooping or peeing. And like I said earlier its pretty hard to find a Vet here. I do keep searching for one and everyone keep saying there’s Vet in Hulhule'(about 10 minutes) is an island where the air port is, others says no no there’s a Vet in Hulhumale (about 20 minutes), again is another island where Toki was rescued from.No one seems to know the name which could have made it easier if anyone knew so that I could track him/her down through net. And when I ask for direct location of the Vet they just shrug. >.< Oh the annoyance and the urge to strangle them. How am I suppose to keep knocking on every door to find the Vet in both the island? If only I have his/her number it would be a lot easier to track him/her down.I wonder what cat/bird owners do when their pet falls ill? or are resistant to any ill and is immortal. Please forgive my frustration, I am also pretty paranoid like you Megabunny.
You have no idea how many people I had given my number just so they could call me back when they find the contact/location. No calls were returned.
I’m going to apologise straight up – SORRY!
When I saw your thread – I thought it said, what’s happening to his EARL? Ear with an ‘L’ on the end…..
And I was thinking HUH??? His boy bit??? Ha ha ha ha ha ha……
Yep, I haven’t been sleeping well – I think I ‘need’ more sleep…..
LOL!
Posted By AndHenry on 1/27/2015 12:15 AM
I’m going to apologise straight up – SORRY!
When I saw your thread – I thought it said, what’s happening to his EARL? Ear with an ‘L’ on the end…..
And I was thinking HUH??? His boy bit??? Ha ha ha ha ha ha……Yep, I haven’t been sleeping well – I think I ‘need’ more sleep…..
LOL!
HAHA, the minute I saw your comment I quickly scrolled up to see if I had written it that way feeling embarrassed LOL! You got me Andi!
Ok guys, here is what I just noticed today, but firstly, yesterday I noticed that scratch mark disappeared and what left was that blue like area. And finally a while ago when Toki woke up from his nap I checked. No more blue colored area too but he doesn’t left me touch it though. Could it be because of his nails? because I remember once when I was using nail file to make the nail less sharp so that he wouldn’t hurt himself, when he started to move to get out, I had to let him go without finishing one of his leg, so I am assuming it was his right leg.
But I dont want to leave everything to assumption which is why I am sharing this with you all for an opinion.
Sorry. Not sure what’s going on except to say that rabbits will have problems for a long time w/o showing symptoms, so it could be nothing or something that’s not going to show itself too obviously.
AH Earl?? Never heard that one…or shouldn’t I admit to that?
Got good news and bad news.
Good news is, yesterday after work I used the nail file to do the other nails and I also bathe Toki for the first time. So far no scratching ears and hes back to normal (hopefully)
Bad news is, after bathing him….He hates me… he tempt me to pat him and give kisses by walking near me but far enough so that he could run away when I try to go towards him.
“Oh yeah, you want that dont you, you want to pat me don’t you?Well not happening!!”
So this morning I approached to him with 4 baby carrots.(Normally I give him either 2 or 3) Then and then only he let me pat him
*sigh*
honestly that just looks like nothing more than heavy self scratching from dry skin
Good thing these buns don’t hold a grudge long, huh??
Yup. Don’t let mom pet me. That’ll show her! Oh wait carrots? OK I’m better now.
Hoping it is just dry skin. If you aren’t familiar w/ LHM he works with bunches of bunnies. Well, so does Roberta, but since it seems to be calming down, hopefully that’s all it is.
Posted By Megabunny on 1/28/2015 6:38 AM
Good thing these buns don’t hold a grudge long, huh??
Yup. Don’t let mom pet me. That’ll show her! Oh wait carrots? OK I’m better now.
Hoping it is just dry skin. If you aren’t familiar w/ LHM he works with bunches of bunnies. Well, so does Roberta, but since it seems to be calming down, hopefully that’s all it is.
Really, good to know
Yeah exactly, I was so desperate to make amends I bought Craisin and gave him 5 single craisin and one mint leaf. I wasn’t sure how many I am suppose to give. Especially to a small bunny. Guess what? he never left my side. I was feeling so proud and did a bit of victory dance in my head when later I realize he was only cuddling me because the Craisin pack was on my lap The minute I put it back on the table he lifted his head and looked at the pack on the table and ran away. like saying… “Wait, the craisin time is over? oh ok.” binks away.
Boy, I’m coming back in the next life as one of your bunnies, Tokii. That little one’s got you wrapped right around his finger!! Love it! There’s no other way a bun should live!!
Good to know that Tokii’s ‘EARL’ is doing so much better now! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha………
Again, I am so sorry Tokii, but so happy you got a laugh too! I even embarrassed myself and showed my hubby my post and yours following, LOL!
Oh Megabunny, I already gave myself up to come back as one of LEL’s bunnies……
But I’m living with Tokii! You can’t be way over in Sweden (?) One lifetime of different continents is enough of being away from you AH!
No! Amanda (LEL) lives in America (are you thinking of bam???). We need to find out where Tokii lives???
Maybe Tokii and Amanda can share care us??? As long as I’m spoiled rotten and loved, I’ll happily live between Amanda and Tokii! Especially if I’m with you every day! Giggle…..
OK Yes, I’m thinking of Bam. So… Tokii…you have to get hold of LEL, if you live in the states…or LEL has to move near you…you can work it out, right?? I imagine AH and I are older than you two, so if we ever keel over, keep a watch for those special looks from bunnies and know that it’s us! Take us in, give us lots of craisins and share us. Though I really prefer cake to craisins or just about anything else. I doubt being in bunny form will change that.
and you’ll know me…. I’ll be the ‘naughty’ bunny drinking Coke!
LOL!
AH— I thought you wanted to come back as one of Amanda’s guinea pigs???
I could be a g.p.
Wait… Tokii are you stealing MY BBers reincarnated as bunnies? I think that’s in the rules somewhere, you can’t do that! IIl let you off this time, provided you share Tokii with me….
*tsk tsk*
Here’s how Andi and MB would look like as guinea pigs:
The naughty Andi (Do they have Doritos in Aussie?):
And MB (I can’t think of any specific behavior traits for you…So):
And the two of ’em:
Yep, I’ll call Tokii and we can set up for a nice cage for the two of you, you have to promise to play nice together!
Yep Moxie, that is them for sure!
MB’s pic didn’t show up. I’ll have to use a different one:
“I’m innocent! It was all AH’s fault!!”
I have a picture of Milo full-on screaming. Could be an accurate representation of what he will feel like after the two party-pigs move in?
Guinea pigs scream?… Ha ha, I really want to see that picture now!
They will do anything for food, ha ha ha. I will try to find you the piccie.
They will do anything for food, ha ha ha. I will try to find you the piccie.
Ha ha great!
I haven’t been on BB since this morning. I’m laughing my tail off!!!
Ha ha, wait until I find you two as bunnies!
O-M-G Moxie!!! How funny is that!!! I am laughing more than my tail off…… hilarious! I think MB likes Dorito’s toooo and I know she loves/drinks coke, so how perfect is that! Amanda already knows what she is in for getting us both – I’m not sure that Tokii does??? Ha ha ha ha!
PS – I said I wanted to come back as Amanda’s piggy, but as long as Amanda looks after me, I’ll come back as her bunny or hamster – I know I’ll be spoiled rotten! But I was thinking if I come back as her bunny, she may let me sleep on her bed??? COMFORT!!! See, I’m not that silly……. LOL!
Ha ha ha.
*DO* they have Doritos in Aussie though AH? Have you ever tried one?
I am good with more bunnies or hammies as well? Ha ha ha! You can sleep on the bed as long as you don’t dig up all the sheets! (Lionel…..)
Doritos and coke for piggies? What?
Hey Amanda, remember the ‘American’s trying/eating Australia’ stuff….. put that on the chat thread – Moxie, and I reckon everyone will find it super funny! Especially when I tell them, that it’s all MY favourites! Ha ha ha ha! (especially the Chico’s – how can anyone not love Chico’s??? Lol!).
Yes Moxie, we love Dorito’s here with dip! YUM! Have you heard of Cheezle’s??? Twistie’s???
Maybe I need to start those Aussie lesson’s….. LOL!
PS – Samboy Chips…. YUM!!! And the Vegemite – way toooooo funny! You gotta put it up Amanda!
Let me just find it…. I also found a few of Aussies tasting American food…. I’ll stick those up there too.
Yes please Amanda – how funny is this going to be…….
LOL!
Um AH. Isn’t it the middle of the night for you? Can’t sle?
Sleep?
It is 5.45am!!! I can’t believe I have been awake allllll night! Bloody BB!
Edit to ADD – and allllll morning!
AH— I watch those types of videos on youtube all the time. One of my faves is of Aussies going to America and seeing snow for the first time, So funny!!!
Never heard of Chicos, Cheezles, or Twisties!
Have you heard of Chicken in a biscuit, Cheeze-its (most likely spelled that wrong!), or Butterfingers?
Chicken in a biscuit – YES! YUM!!! The rest, no! It makes my mind boggle Moxie….. LOL!
And snow??? No thanks! I’ve seen you guys freeze – no thank you! Ha ha ha ha!
PS – My daughter is ready to come home from Europe and Scotland – she wants to thaw out, ha ha ha!
I LOVE chicken in a Buiscuit. YUM!!
But You’d have SO much fun freezing with us in the snow!! I LOVE the snow! But my dad hates it. When every the weather lady says the word “snow” my dad will say “The weather lady just swore on TV!” and we’re all like “What’d she say?” And he’s like: “It’s a four letter word that starts with S.”
And of course people never imagine “snow.”
But we just went through 2 big snow storms. We probably got like another 2 feet of snow in all!
Oh, and you’ve never lived (In my opinion) Until you’ve eaten a BUTTERFINGER!!!!!
Boo yeah Moxie!
From bunny ear to Earl to Butterfingers. Only on BB!
JR— And only on BB do you hear those two in one sentence.
OH MY GOD !!!! I Leave BB for two days and you guys already had fun without me!!!!!! O.O Ok let me see if I could catch up to all the fun I missed.
Megabunny: LOL yes even though I try not to let it happen some how I end up being his slave and his my master >.<. So yeah its likely that you will get spoiled too. I am a pushover when it comes to these adorable yet diabolic bunnies heheh I will be so happy to be your slave too when you my bunny And oh I live in Maldives so yeah Sweden to Maldives share care not sure that happening unless you both(Megabunny and Andy) up for travel back and forth a lot.
“Older than us, will be kneeling over, keep a watch for those special looks from bunnies and know that it’s you guys! Take you guys in, give lots of craisins and share and Andy probably will be drinking coke so yeah that’s about it” OK GOT IT!!SEARCH PARTY ACTIVATED.
Andy:HAHAH yes his “E-A-R-L” is doing completely fine its alright no need to apologies the good thing is we both(we all) had a good laugh about it an will always do every time I read this post hehe
LEL: I did not steal you BB reincarnates as bunnies, they love my hospitality so much they wanted to come willingly. …ok truth to be told they love the way I am, as Megabunny said “got you wrapped right around his(Toki) finger”, so much they want the special treat as well. Fineeeeeee I will let you share Toki with me but I get to keep Megabunny and Andy! you have an eternity contract with me for that.
MM and LEL: OH MY GOD!! LOL as I am catching up one by one and saw these picture I burst out my laugh!! yes thats them for sure. Andy blaming on poor Henry
No no Andy you cant go back! you one of my Bunny Master I will let you sleep on my bed I will sleep on the floor!!! Please love me oh great bunny princess!! (probably how I am living with Toki)
Oh my. I never heard of Maldives! I quizzed my husband though, and he knew where it was!! And I found out LEL is in America, so I guess Andi and I better get used to travelling a LOOOOONG way in between homes. You’re so funny. I’m sure Andi will not let her bunny butt take up the whole bed…or guinea pig butt…I’ve lost track of what we’re supposed to come back as, and you’ll need to know so you can be looking!
Actually, AH will be the bunny wearing underwear with a picture of a human on them . . .
LOL!
Imagining the underwear ….processing ….processing..processing…. yeh the system died! LOL
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