Adult Bunny Plush Mascot Head

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Rows 23 – 27 – Change to Yarn B - Work 5 rows in st st. (Starting with a P row and ending on a P row) Step 3: Add the guide for the muzzle by first making a small mark on the left side of the head. Then connect the mark to the head using curved lines to create an arc. Pay attention to the size of the arc in relation to the rest of the rabbit's head. Deeb, B.J. 1993. Update for veterinary practitioners on pasteurellosis in rabbits, JSEAM 2:112-113. Ear mites are extremely contagious, but indoor bunnies are less likely to be at risk – but not immune, since the mites can travel inside on our clothes and shoes.

Snyder, S.B., J.G. Fox, and O.A. Soave.1973. Subclinical otitis media associated with Pasteurella Multocida infection in New Zealand white rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Lab. Anim. Sci. 23:270-272. If your rabbit decides to decline food, you will have to be ready to syringe feed him. There are many recipes for syringe feeding and you can be fairly creative. The primary point is to get food into his stomach so that his gut doesn't stop moving, which would add further complications to the process of getting him well. A sample recipe might be pellets mixed with 2 parts water, mixed garden baby food, some banana, some powdered acidophilus, some apple sauce (some of whatever he usually likes that has a strong taste). Feed him as frequently as possible throughout the day, and as much as you can get down him at each feeding. When he clenches his teeth and won't swallow, stop for awhile and try more later.

Reasons your rabbit is shaking their head:

Next time you are in Chengdu on a tour of Sichuan, China, the capital of world-famous Sichuan cuisine, don't be afraid of trying new and unusual foods like the Rabbit Chengdu specialties - it's all part of the experience! One of the reasons I think it’s important to keep a close eye on your bunny is you notice those subtle changes in behaviour that you might not notice if you only spend an hour or so with them daily. Your rabbit may have ear mites Kunstyr, I., and S. Naumann. 1986. Humoral antibody response of rabbits to experimental infection with Encephalitozoon cuniculi. Vet. Parasit. 21:223-232.

A bunny with a head tilt is a very sad sight. Are we doing the right thing to keep him alive? Is he still happy? Will he ever be cured? These are the questions for most in our minds when one of our rabbits suddenly develops this problem. Should your rabbit be diagnosed with ear mites, you’ll need to move your bunny to a new area, since it’ll take 4-6 weeks for all the mites in their living space to be gone.Stroke is usually suspected on the basis of physical signs. Imaging to diagnose this problem is available to humans but difficult to arrange for companion rabbits. As in humans, acerbrovascular accident can kill, but if it does not, then the rabbit may initially be left with one side of his face, and perhaps one entire side of his body affected. One side of his face will droop, he may drool, and one eye may not function properly. He may not move normally or may move in circles. Function usually will slowly return over a period of months. Almost three years after a stroke, one of my rabbits has only a slight tilt to his head, unnoticeable, unless pointed out. Benny just looks a bit quizzical. I'm a Polish artist with a great passion for creating new things—whether by drawing, digital painting, or photo manipulation.

Care for a bunny who has suffered a stroke involves nursing him through his difficulties in eating, drinking and moving. Antibiotics do not help these cases, but sometimes are given to help rule out infection. Acupuncture should also be considered in treatment of these cases. If you notice your bunny is shaking their head and you see a lot of wax, it’s best to have it extracted. I have had to do this before, and whilst it’s not painful, rabbits…hate it. Bear in mind that what looks like ear wax could be mites, so get to the vet if you’re unsure. Like humans, some rabbits produce more ear wax than others, but it’s rarely a problem. Pakes, S.P. 1974. Protozoal Diseases pp. 273-278 in S.H. Weisbroth, R.E. Flatt, A.L. Kraus (eds.) . The Biology of the Laboratory Rabbit, Academic Press, Inc., Orlando, FL. Editor's Note: This article is not meant to help the lay person diagnose and treat head tilt, and any rabbit showing signs of head tilt should be taken to the vet without delay.Regardless of the cause, sometimes a rabbit who survives will be left with a slight head tilt for the rest of his life. I've found that while the rabbit will adjust rapidly, his caregiver is the one who may have more difficulty accepting the "cosmetics" of the situation. Rabbits are mighty fighters and you can help him in his fight by offering lots of sympathy and carrots. Step 1: Draw a big circle as a guide for the rabbit's head. First make four small marks to indicate its height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. Sketch lightly at first so that it's easy to erase if you make mistake. If you're struggling drawing the circle, trace the outer rim of a glass, a bowl or any other object with a circular edge. There are two effective ways to reduce the risk of head tilt: first, always make sure your rabbits’ hutch and run is kept clean. And second, keep a watchful eye on your bunnies, so that you’re able to spot any changes in their health and wellbeing. ‘Also, avoid overcrowding the hutch,’ advises Brian. ‘The more rabbits that are kept together, the harder it is to keep their environment clean, and the greater the risk of infection spreading between them.’