Problem with our new bunny, please help!

[bigharge]

Hey, just joined this site as we are looking for some answers.  We just recently got a baby holland lop male bunny.  He is now 7 weeks old and has had no problems or accidents.  Well we went to get him out of his cage this morning and he looks almost paralyzed.  His head is cocked sideways and he will not move.  He twitches and and tries but he is not moving.  Any ideas on what it could be or what is going on, thanks

[bunnymum16]

take him to the vet as soon as you could.is it hot where you live?it must be heat stroke.what kind of food do you feed him?

[bigharge]

We live in texas where its usually hot, but it has been cool here lately, nothing over 90.  Im not sure of the food he has at the moment.  We took a bag from his breeder when we bought him.  The only other thing he has eaten is alfalfa.  We are trying to track down someone will look at him on a sunday

[bigharge]

He is drinking water, but still not moving other than twitching a bit and his head is still cocked sideways and he wont move it.

[bunnymum16]

i hope its not GI Stasis.does he have hay in his regular diet?Is he still able to eat or drink?

[bunnymum16]

is he lying down?

[bigharge]

He has no hay, only alfalfa. It just became noticeable this morning, we have been giving him water this morning and he is drinking it. He seems a bit more responsive but still his head is not right. We had him outside yesterday evening, could he have gotten bit by a bug or something to cause it, i have no idea, we are trying to get in touch with his breeder to see what she suggests as where to take him

[bunnymum16]

he should have hay all the time.that is the most important part of their diet.you said his head is cocked sideways?you might wanna look up head tilt.

https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aff/3/aft/44904/afv/topic/Default.aspx

[bigharge]

Our breeder says it is probably a case of wry neck, have any of yall had any experience with this or know things we can try to help

[bunnymum16]

https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aff/3/aft/44904/afv/topic/Default.aspx

let us know how your bunny is.healing vibes to you

[bigharge]

yeah, we are going to try him on ivomec, its really sad the way he is looking!

[bigharge]

here is the info and website we were given, http://www.barbibrownsbunnies.com/ecuniculi.htm

[Beka27]

Welcome to Binkybunny. I’m sorry it’s due to such a scary situation. I agree with bunnymum that he needs to be seen immediately, even if it’s by an ER vet with limited rabbit experience. Maybe an ER vet can consult with a rabbit specialist as how to proceed.

[Sarita]

Yes, he needs to see a vet immediately. I live in Texas as well and I advise you too keep your rabbit INDOORS. It’s way too hot outdoors and it’s not safe. It’s hard to know what is exactly wrong with him and I strongly advise you do not give his ivermectin unless it is suggested and dosed by the vet – ivermectin is very dangerous if dosed incorrectly.

[RabbitPam]

I agree that he needs to be seen by a vet immediately. An ER vet can see him today, but you want to take him first thing Monday to your regular rabbit vet if you aren’t able to see an emergency vet that works with rabbits regularly. If you don’t have one yet, look in your yellow pages under Exotics vets, or go to http://www.rabbit.org, the House Rabbit Society’s website, and find a vet in their listings by location.

Meanwhile, though, any trained emergency vet will be able to make sure he is OK for the night. I am suspecting head tilt also. If caught early, the treatment is more effective and it won’t last as long.

[bunnymum16]

how’s your bunny??

[4Lily]

Hope all is well with your bunny! HEALING VIBES!!!! Please keep us updated, really worried for you!

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

Any update? {{Healing Vibes}}

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