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- 02/04/2021 at 9:02 PM
  Harry123
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  I have a rescued lionhead bunny, that is around 2-3 years old. The other day, his left ear fell down completely, and hasn’t come back up since! I did some research, and I am pretty sure that he is a half lop, because his ears have always been “bouncy”, and when he is super relaxed, he looks like a lop with both of his ears down LOL. But I just want to make sure it isn’t anything serious like an ear infection or a broken ear. Should I bring him to the vet? The only reason I’m hesitating is because he for one seems totally fine, and also, I have heard about so many bunnies that have had the same ear thing.
  
  Also, will he ever turn into a full lop permanently? LOL I think lops are the CUTEST!!!
- 02/05/2021 at 6:30 PM
  LBJ10
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  It’s unusual for an ear to just randomly flop when a bunny is already 2-3 years old. My guess is that he is a lop mix and still has some control over his ears. Lop mixes often have what we call helicopter ears. Perhaps he just got tired of holding that ear up?
- 02/06/2021 at 9:55 AM
  DanaNM
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  The only medical thing I have heard of that can cause ears to lop are ear mites, but that has been with very bad infections that actually weigh down the ear. 🙁 So I doubt that would be the case here, as I’m sure you would have noticed that!
  
  . . . 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.
- 02/06/2021 at 2:52 PM
  Harry123
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  Ok thank you! Yes I have already checked his ears and they are completely clean.
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