Hello,

I'm sorry to hear that Struedel is having all these problems. She needs to be seen by a vet as soon as possible because some of these symptoms are quite serious. This link will take you to a directory of rabbit vets:

http://www.rabbit.org/vets/vets.html

Whenever a rabbit loses its appetite, it is considered a medical emergency. When a rabbit stops eating, or eats very little, the digestive system can shut down. This is called gastro-intestinal stasis (GI stasis). It is life-threatening. Treatment varies depending on the cause. If there's a blockage, surgery may be needed. If there is no blockage, gut motility drugs and/or appetite stimulants can help.

The tilted head indicates vestibular disease. It can originate in either the ear or the brain stem. There are many things that can go wrong in these structures that will cause the symptoms you are seeing. There are protozoal infections, bacterial infections, a disease spread by raccoons, strokes, tumors, and injuries, to name a few. You are going to need an experienced rabbit vet to figure out exactly what is going on and begin an appropriate treatment. The appetite loss may or may not have been caused by this illness.

Until you can get to a vet, put your rabbit in a place where she'll be safe. It's easy for a rabbit with this condition to injure itself, so place padding on the bottom and sides of her enclosure. Here is a site that will tell you about vestibular disease, including how a vet may treat it, and what you can do at home to increase your rabbit's chances of recovery.

http://www.rabbit.org/health/tilt.html

There are several possibilities for what may be wrong with the eye. One, of course, is that there may be an eye infection or injury. Eye infections are common in rabbits, and this is the most likely cause of the problem. Several different bacteria can cause infections. An eye infection can be serious and life-threatening because such infections can easily spread to the respiratory system. That's why you need to watch for other symptoms.Here is a site where you can read more about eye problems in rabbits:

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/2-8/eye-problems.html

Another possibility is that your bunny has a dental problem. An abscessed molar or one that has grown in such a way as to put pressure on the eye sockets can cause discharge, swelling, or irritation of the eye. Such dental problems are also common in rabbits. Other signs to look for would include drooling, wetness of the fur around the mouth and chin, and a change in eating habits. You can read more about rabbit dental problems here:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/dental.html

The excessive drinking and urination can indicate a urinary tract infection, bladder stones or sludge, or an endocrine system imbalance, such as diabetes.

As you can tell from the information I've given you, Struedel's heath is in a complicated and serious state right now. The sooner she can be seen by a vet, the better.

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Anna


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