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Wry neck in rabbits (also known as head tilt, wryneck, and torticollis) can be caused by many different factors. The condition could be permanent, or it could be temporary and curable with medicine, like antibiotics (it could just be an inner ear infection; but permanent damage can result if not treated promptly). How the problem is treated depends entirely on the cause: a special "rabbit-savvy" vet is the one to find the cause and best treatment. Please see the related questions/links below for more info.
Notes from a breeder: One rabbit with wry neck I saved had 2 babies in her litter that also got it and so I think it is best to cull rabbit from your herd. The rabbit will eventually starve to death because it can not eat or drink. It is much more merciful to put it down than to watch it flip in circles and be unable to reach the water dish.
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What is wry tail in rabbits?
It is a genetic disease that causes a rabbits tail to twist to one side. It is common in larger rabbits with bigger tails.
Do rabbits have a neck bone?
Rabbits have several neck bones.
What is wry neck?
I dont know but i have a pet rabbit and i have heard of that-i think its a disiese
Scientific name for wryneck?
"Wry neck" can also be called "head tilt". The scientific name is "torticollis".
Do female rabbits have extra fur around their neck and legs?
Sometimes rabbits have a 'dewlap' around their neck. Male rabbits can have one too but it is significantly larger when a female has one.
What spasmodic is a stiff neck due to contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side?
Also known as a wry neck, spasmodic torticollis is a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscle. The spasm causes the head to be pulled toward the affected side.
What is the past and present tense of wry?
The past tense of "wry" is "wried" and the present tense is "wry."
How would massage help torticollis?
Torticollis or "wry neck" is spasm of the sternocleidomastoid. You would massage the SCM along with the scalenes, trapezius, and splenius muscles.
How do you pronounce jewelry?
Jool-wry Wry rhyming with "tree"
When was Gordon Wry born?
Gordon Wry was born in 1910.
When did Gordon Wry die?
Gordon Wry died in 1985.
Can rabbits keep kits in their food sac around their neck?
They don't HAVE a food sac around their neck, so no. Mature female rabbits have a dewlap around their neck, which is a fold of loose skin covered with fur. It has nothing to do with food.
