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My rabbit is squinting in both eyes, but slightly more in the left. there is a slight loss of balance and his breathing is quite relaxed, but he sounds like is growling as he breaths, like hes all conjested. His face and eyes mostly seem to be extra sencitive......what is wrong with him and what do i do?? my local vet isnt open untill tomoro..?

Submitted: 784 days and 2 hours ago.
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Hi,

Your rabbit has an ailment called Torticollis which you can see here:

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

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=18&cat=1803&articleid=2371

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-8/head-tilt.html

It is usually caused by an ear infection and upsets his equilibrium like our motion sickness.

He will have to be seen tomorrow for an antibiotic.

In the meantime add plain pedialyte to his water. Take him in a seamy bathroom where you ,have run a hot shower to break up congestion.

Keep him as calm and quiet as possible.

Please let me know how he is.

I hope he feels better very soon.

Best wishes,

Terri



Edited by Terri Riba on 9/30/2007 at 4:59 PM

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