Travel sick dwarf?

[JamesJC]

Please help, I’m not sure if I’m worrying for no reason or if it is serious.
My 5 month old dwarf bunny, squidge hit his head when he jumped into his travel basket for a 2 hour car journey home, he was staying with family whilst I went on holiday.

After we got home he was acting a little quiet and wasn’t walking straight with his head down to one side.
Today however his head is not as tilted, just one ear lowered but he is still being quiet and not moving too much.
He is eating and drinking okay as well as popping.

Is it just a case that he is getting used to being back at home? He has only been back 24 hours after posting thing.

Please help as I’m not sure what to do.

He isn’t soiling himself and is still occasionally running around the room.
Its almost like he is being lazy.

[Bam]

As long as he’s eating, drinking, pooping, peeing and occasionally running around, I’d just keep an eye. I guess rabbits can get mild concussions just like humans. I remember one case here where a bun hit her head rather hard and got temporary facial paralysis one one side.

If he takes a turn for he worse or stops eating/pooping, you should of course contact a vet. Does he seem confused? Make sure he keeps warm. Buns that aren’t feeling well can get hypothermia.

[Wick & Fable]

I’d have it checked out just in case. Adjusting back home could explain passive behavior, but doesn’t really explain the seen walking impairment/head positioning.

There have been times I’ve accidentally kicked Wick into a wall, or he tries to make a sharp turn and lands himself into a wall, but no times has it impaired his walking or head position. The only circumstance of injury was him falling after an attempted climb, and he walked with one front paw up for about a minute before feeling okay to walk on it again.

While it could be innocuous, but since there’s impact to the head and consequential visual changes, I’d have a vet examine him. I’m not sure how hard he launched himself, but it’s always good to be safe.

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.

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