Hey Guys, some of you may have seen where I've posted this in the introductions and rabbitry. If so, I'm sorry I'm just looking for information.
I just earlier this week rescued a baby bunny from a pet store where he was either going to be snake food or free to anyone. This was because, unlike the other members of his litter, he had a crooked head/neck.
The owner of the store said he has a birth defect, that his head had always been twisted this way. I don't know his exact age but he was old enough to have been weaned for awhile and to go home with me.
He's eating fine, drinking fine, running around and playing like any other happy rabbit. I'm wondering if this head tilt could be anything other than torticollis/wry neck. Does anyone know how long a bunny can have torticollis and display no other symptoms other than the head tilting?
Has anyone ever experienced having a bunny that just had a birth defect like this?
If anyone has any opinions please let me know.
I would take him to the vet, but I am not in a financial position to be able to do that. If this turns out to be something serious I will definitely find a situation for him in which he'll be able to be taken care of. Your help is appreciated.
Thanks!
I just earlier this week rescued a baby bunny from a pet store where he was either going to be snake food or free to anyone. This was because, unlike the other members of his litter, he had a crooked head/neck.
The owner of the store said he has a birth defect, that his head had always been twisted this way. I don't know his exact age but he was old enough to have been weaned for awhile and to go home with me.
He's eating fine, drinking fine, running around and playing like any other happy rabbit. I'm wondering if this head tilt could be anything other than torticollis/wry neck. Does anyone know how long a bunny can have torticollis and display no other symptoms other than the head tilting?
Has anyone ever experienced having a bunny that just had a birth defect like this?
If anyone has any opinions please let me know.
I would take him to the vet, but I am not in a financial position to be able to do that. If this turns out to be something serious I will definitely find a situation for him in which he'll be able to be taken care of. Your help is appreciated.
Thanks!