Moving a head tilt bunny indoors?

[kanin]

Hello everyone!

One of my rabbits was diagnosed with head tilt earlier today. He has been prescribed Panacur paste and he seems to be doing well so far. 

I feel it would be a good idea to bring him indoors as he currently lives outside with his sister, and it would be easier to care for him. I have a very large spare room that we’ll be refurbishing soon so I can rabbitproof at the same time if need be. However, I’m worried this plan might upset him more, as the change of environment might be scary.

Has anyone else been in this situation before? I haven’t ever owned a rabbit with head tilt or any disabilities and my previous rabbits also lived outdoors, so I’m a little out of my depth.

[Asriel and Bombur]

If they’re bonded, you will have to move them both indoors or the separation could disrupt their bond. I think moving him inside will be good because you can really keep an eye on him and help him if he’s struggling. Keeping them indoors just means the conditions are obviously more favorable for them and more time and space to run around in, so overall a better scenario As for the head tilt, be patient with the EC drugs. They can take 2ish weeks to really kick in and take affect. Some bunnies have permanent head tilt and others it will go away. Most buns with head tilt lead normal lives and can do most tasks on their own, with a little difficulty, but still pretty independent.

[kanin]

Thank you for the reassurance. I’ll keep that in mind about the meds, and he does seem okay right now but he’s not very confident moving around. Yes! I’ll definitely move the both of them indoors, they’ve been together their whole short lives.

[sarahthegemini]

I don’t personally have experience with a head tilt bun but if you want some inspiration, have a look at ginnyrabbit on instagram. She is an indoor bun with head tilt and is very happy

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