So Frodo went 3 laps around our finished basement, which is about 20’x20’ !!!
I had a scarf around his middle in case he got wobbly, but he only did a few
times. And he hopped at a normal pace. He’s tuckered out now but super proud of
himself.
He still has dizziness and unsteady on his back rear foot. But I’m hoping daily
exercise like this will help. The trick is that He needs to follow a wall on
his right side. He gets disoriented when the wall is on his left (with the open
room to his right), and also when he runs out of wall — he’ll start going in
circles. But he seems to know where he is around the room and has the route
memorized probably from 9 years of exploring this space. And he’s so happy he
can walk on his own. Now to get him to get up on his own. If we can strengthen
that left rear foot I think he’ll be able to.
Wondering if anyone has made open-topped tunnels for head tilt bunnies to walk
through as they relearn balance and orientation And relearn how to walk.
And so far the a&d ointment, bedding of faux sheepskin with towels underneath,
and diapers have kept his skin in good shape after the urine scald last week.
His fur is getting a bit oily from the ointment. I have some “waterless
shampoo” for rabbits that i can put on it and then dry and comb out and see if
that does the trick.
The vet warned that he could suddenly get urine scald again and it can quickly
break down the skin and go septic. So we might not get as lucky as we did this
time. So I guess I need to feel him a few times a day for any wetness and
visually examine him daily?
Thanks for listening to all my babbling and for all your support. 💕
Luv,
Brenda and Frodo and Balin
