indication of recovery of my head tilted rabbit

Question
hi

can you please state the sign of recovery of rabbit from head tilt?/ what i except from recovery?

can you also please tell me the sign of slight improvement after antibiotic (i want to know if antibiotic is working)

what is teeth grinning mean in head tilted rabbit when i pet him?did he feel pain?

thank

Answer
Dear Kim,

For more information on head tilt, its treatment, and what to expect as the bunny recovers, please see:

http://www.rabbit.org/health/tilt.html

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/tilt.html

Tooth grinding that is loud and accompanied by posture or behavior associated with pain (hunching, inappetance, etc.) is often a sign that the bunny is in pain or emotional distress.  Please be sure to ask your vet about pain management.

I hope this helps.

Dana
dana@miami.edu