Skye
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It doesn't look like anyone has posted in this forum in a little while, but I hope someone sees it as I'd really like some help in what I should do.
This morning when I went outside my older lionhead rabbit (10-11) fell off his balcony, and it wasnt just an accident. He tipped over and fell sideways. As I watched him hop around, he appeared a little off balance on his left side.
His head is the tiniest bit tilted to the left side, hardly noticeable. At one point he was sitting with his legs kind of spread out, as if trying to steady himself. (this was after I had picked him up to check for broken nails on his paws)
When I tossed fresh hay in there, he started to eat it. When sitting still he almost gets that pained look in his eye, but he does appear to be acting pretty normal and as the day progresses I'm not seeing it too much anymore. Was just as excited as ever to get his morning treat of dried pineapple.
I've been doing research but nothing really answers my specific case. I doubt a stroke because both eyes are functioning normally, his mouth is fine, no sagging or drooling. I'm worried this is just the beginning of head tilt, though I'm a little perplexed because all cases I've heard on basic sites say that the rabbit already has a bad case of head tilt and it's severe. I haven't heard of only slight imbalance leading up to a severe infection.
He isn't moving around much so it's hard to say how badly off balance he is. When going around though it's not bad--perhaps a slight sway or stumble. I don't want to upset him but I may take him out to see if he'll run around inside (it just rained last night--too wet in the yard) to see just how bad it is. I don't know yet.
I don't want to rush him to the vet quite yet but I'm beginning to think we may have to. I would like some input first though. I can provide pictures and videos if they're needed.
This morning when I went outside my older lionhead rabbit (10-11) fell off his balcony, and it wasnt just an accident. He tipped over and fell sideways. As I watched him hop around, he appeared a little off balance on his left side.
His head is the tiniest bit tilted to the left side, hardly noticeable. At one point he was sitting with his legs kind of spread out, as if trying to steady himself. (this was after I had picked him up to check for broken nails on his paws)
When I tossed fresh hay in there, he started to eat it. When sitting still he almost gets that pained look in his eye, but he does appear to be acting pretty normal and as the day progresses I'm not seeing it too much anymore. Was just as excited as ever to get his morning treat of dried pineapple.
I've been doing research but nothing really answers my specific case. I doubt a stroke because both eyes are functioning normally, his mouth is fine, no sagging or drooling. I'm worried this is just the beginning of head tilt, though I'm a little perplexed because all cases I've heard on basic sites say that the rabbit already has a bad case of head tilt and it's severe. I haven't heard of only slight imbalance leading up to a severe infection.
He isn't moving around much so it's hard to say how badly off balance he is. When going around though it's not bad--perhaps a slight sway or stumble. I don't want to upset him but I may take him out to see if he'll run around inside (it just rained last night--too wet in the yard) to see just how bad it is. I don't know yet.
I don't want to rush him to the vet quite yet but I'm beginning to think we may have to. I would like some input first though. I can provide pictures and videos if they're needed.