I think that if she loves being held and she is getting those neck massages then that should be just fine. I think the holding as little as possible is because most bunnies do not like being held and it stresses them out even more and the rabbit needs to calmly get adjusted to the new view on the ground. But those neck rubs you are giving her may really relieve such muscle strain, and she may feel safe with you. Sounds like it. Each bunny is unique and finding what heals one bunny may be different than another. Sounds like your boyfriend now has two females to deal with! He better watch out.

Oh what a cutie pie. Are you seeing any improvement?

i think it’s so important that you can hold her during this time. it’s comforting for her, and it’s comforting to you being close and having that interaction. this is almost like a full-blown bonding experience, but it’s unfortunate the circumstances. as far as the swiping your BF… i’m actually pleased she’s showing some life in that way. maybe when he’s home, he can take over the massages for a little bit to give your arm a rest. the more you choose to make him an integral part of this, the more he will feel invested in her care and the recovery process.

Yes, the “don’t pick up” rule for head tilt bunns mostly refers to the dizziness that they might be feeling, so extra motion is not recommended. But as you know, I broke that rule to give my guy neck rubs, too! As horrible as the situation was, Fluffy and I bonded tightly during this time – he totally felt my devotion to him during that time and it helped keep him relaxed, hopeful and stress-free. You are doing the same for Boston.

Aren’t bunnies funny sometimes? I remember my husband and I had an arguement once and Fluffy came out from under the table, stood between us and thumped! We stopped to look down at him. He looked at me, then at my husband, thumped again, and we started laughing! It was the best ending we ever had to an argement!

Awww….That’s so cute!! You have a little guard bunny (whos tipsy) what a sweetiepie!! It’s so touching to be able to have a little animal who loves you that much!!

Sounds like you are taking good care of your little body guard!

Oh, that’s so nice! looks like you both have someone to watch over each other! Really sweet!

glad to hear you are giving her lots of love during such a rough time, i’m sure it’s been of great comfort to her. it’s good that she’s eating hay – but it’s also a good idea to keep up with the pedilyte and assist-feedings – sending looooots of get well wishes her way

also, I wanted to chime in that though feeling ribs may be scary, it really depends. Check out what a “fit rabbit” actually means:

I copied and pasted this from my site FAQ section”

Q12. How can I tell if my bunny is fit?
Answer: I cannot say it better than an excerpt I found in an diet article on http://www.rabbitnetwork.org.

SOURCE: http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/obese.shtml

On another note: I understand what you mean when you feel the loss of binkies. Bailey could no longer binky like other bunnies, and I personally mourned that, but she would do other movements that would let me know she was happy. Like she would do a goofy body or head move tor shake that was an attempt at a binky. Important to note: She didn’t realize it was just an attempt. I could tell she felt it was a full binky and really that is all that mattered. So if your bunny is fighting for life and ends up enjoying life even if disabled, you will see happiness even in that state, I promise.

Slow and steady wins the race where head tilt is concerned. Head tilt can appear quite quickly but can often take weeks or months to overcome, so the little improvement you see is a really great sign! Perhaps the tilt has plateaued and Boston is now getting used to seeing things a new way. Slowly but surely she will adjust and make ammends for her new situation. And as time goes by, the tilt will subside.

Glad to hear there is at least a little improvement – it’s a big step! Kisses to Boston!

has Boston been back to see a vet yet? what kind of follow-up are they recommending… or are they waiting til the meds are finished?

Awww poor little Boston. Sounds like she still has a lot of heart so that’s great!! Good luck finishing up your semester and keep us posted.

If you haven’t done so yet, you may want to get some critical care to feed your bun.  This will help to make sure she is getting all the nutrients she needs.  Ask you vet about it if you are concerned about the possible weight loss.

aww sweet boston.  ((((((sending more healing vibes))))))