Help -- strange behavior with my 11 week old bun.

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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 10/02/2017 at 10:38 PM
  SirBunny
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  I recently adopted a Netherland Dwarf bunny, eleven weeks old. He has been acting fine up until today, when out nowhere one of his ears flattened backwards, with one eye squinting and his head tilting to the same side; then he seemed to partly lose motor control (also on the same side), but he kept trying to hop around, but was stumbling and falling over. After about three or so minutes he recovered completely and was happily hopping around.
  
  That first happened a few hours ago, and then just now happened again, so I am worried. I will bring him to the vet tomorrow. But I am wondering if anyone here has witnessed similar symptoms and what the issue might be.
- 10/02/2017 at 11:17 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Sounds like the known parasite which affects rabbit brains. E cuniculi. Google and you’ll find a plethora of information.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 10/02/2017 at 11:21 PM
  LBJ10
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  What you’re describing sounds like a seizure. If you can, get video of him when it happens so you can show the vet. Seizures can be caused by a lot of things, so you’ll want to give the vet as much info as possible.
  
  MediRabbit has a list of causes: http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/seizure.htm
  
  Does your rabbit happen to be BEW? They have a higher risk of developing epilepsy.
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