Lop's question about Otitis Media or Interna

Question

A friend borrowed my lop doe to get a litter. One week before she was due, she began to exhibit head tilt and rolling. Her eyes were doing the classic constant back and forth flicking I have seen in rabbits with E. Cuniculi several times, so I told her to treat the doe with Fenbendazole.
the doe began to improve right away. After the first week of treatment, the doe gave birth to 3 kits. The delivery made the doe start rolling again. She did stop rolling after delivery was done, but her head tilt has gotten worse and has not improved in the last 2 weeks. She's been on the fenbendazole for nearly 3 weeks. I don't understand why the doe is not recovering. Could there be something else going on as well? My friend started treatment within 24 hours of onset. I am amazed the doe isn't getting better. Any ideas? Thank you!

Accepted Answer

Thank you for your email.  Without examining TicTac, I can't comment on what might be going on with her, but the stress of being pregnant and having kits may have exacerbated an underlying infection or condition with a strain on her immune system.  She may have an inner ear infection, or a resistant E. Cuniculi infection. She should be seen by your veterinarian to rule out any underlying problems and get treatment for her problem, as they can see her and examine her.  I hope that she is okay.

Otitis Media or Interna in Rabbits