Why is my bunny's ear blue inside for 2 days, but he acts normal?

Ear drooping can be a sign of a simple ear infection or a more serious neurological infection called E. Cuniculi which can result in rabbit death. Even if Steve is not exhibiting any other notable symptoms you might want to get your him checked out by the vet - trust your instinct, if it seems odd.... it probably is. My guess is that there is an ear infection deep down inside the ear canal. Rabbits have a very long ear canal. It may not be visible just by you looking at the ear. Your vet needs to look down in there with an otoscope. Hope this helps.

It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside. Ear infections are quite common in rabbits, it is usually caused by either yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take Oreo to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

Thanks for reaching out about Thor. Ear mites or infections can be pruritic (itchy) to the point of bleeding. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan, as each are a different medication. Don't attempt to clean it out as this could cause more bleeding. If mites, all rabbits need to be treated. Good luck.

I am sorry to hear that Paisley isn’t feeling well, and thank you for your question. From what you are describing, she could have an ear infection. Unfortunately this is very common in lop eared rabbits, and often gets quite severe before they show any clinical signs at home. It may also be affecting both ears, and she may not be showing it. Ear infections can be simple and only affect the external ear, or they can be deep and be present past the ear drum and into the middle and inner ear. My recommendation would be to take Paisley to a veterinarian who is familiar with rabbits. They can perform an exam of the ears and collect samples to look for infection. They can then prescribe anti-inflammatory pain relievers and may prescribe antibiotics as well. If they suspect that the infection may be deep, they would recommend imaging with radiographs (x-rays) or a CT scan. Please don’t give Paisley any human medications, as many of them are harmful to our furry friends. I would not recommend cleaning the ears until you have visited the vet either, as many cleaners are not safe to use if you don’t know if the ear drum is intact or not (i.e. they can be damaging/toxic to the middle and inner ear). I hope that gives you a place to start, and I wish you and Paisley the best of luck!

Thanks for reaching out about Snowbow and including a photo. Scratching at the ears could be ear mites or an infection. Take a look inside of the ear to see if any accumulations, discharge, odor, blood. The discolored urine could be due to increased vitamin intake (B vitamins will often change the color of the urine). But he could also have a urinary tract infection. A veterinary visit is recommended for both conditions. Good luck.

Rabbits get ear mites commonly and it's very difficult to see all the way into a rabbit ear canal without the proper equipment. Schedule an exam with your rabbit vet to have his ears examined with an otoscope. He may need to be sedated for this, and your vet may want to do an ear cytology as well. I have used topical Revolution very successfully to treat rabbits in the past if this is his issue. Also, ear mites are very contagious between bunnies!

It looks like the ear is definitely irritated and has some hair loss, however without an exam in person it would be hard to say if it's bacterial, allergies, etc as the cause. It is best to bring Marwa to a vet to have it checked and any samples taken so that the appropriate medication can be given.