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Expert: Kelly - 8/5/2008


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Happened after children playin with him - coincidence?  Vet says it could be infection of nervous system - hasbeen treated with anti-biotics and anti-inflamatories but no change - can you help?

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Hello,

It sounds as if your rabbit has wry neck. Wry neck is very difficult to treat. Often, when treated it does return.

Here is a good website to get some more information about the disease and treatment:

http://www.barbibrownsbunnies.com/ecuniculi.htm

I would recommend discussing this with your veterinarian. If he/she does not treat rabbits on a regular basis, he may not be familiar with the ailment.

Good luck!

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I am able to answer questions from pet owners and breeders alike.

I will answer questions about: General pet care, housing, diet, health, breeding, pregnancy, showing, etc.

I will not answer questions about: Litterbox training, bonding or wild rabbits. I am not an expert in those areas.

I am a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association and a licensed Registrar. I am also a member and director with the American Tan Rabbit Specialty Club. I have raised rabbits for over 15 years at the local, state and national level. I was a 10 year 4-H member and competed in many of the educational contests (judging, royalty, etc.). I currently judge many 4-H rabbit shows throughout the Midwest.

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I am a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association and a licensed Registrar. I am also a member and director with the American Tan Rabbit Specialty Club.

I have raised rabbits for over 15 years at the local, state and national level. I was a 10 year 4-H member and competed in many of the educational contests (judging, royalty, etc.) during my 4-H tneure.

I currently judge many 4-H rabbit shows throughout the Midwest. As an ARBA Registrar and a 4-H rabbit judge I have experience with all breeds of rabbits.

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American Rabbit Breeders Association
American Tan Rabbit Specialty Club
Indiana State Rabbit Breeders Association

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B.S., Psychology (2009)
J.D., Law (Anticipated 2013)

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