Head tilt

Head tilt is a condition in rabbits also known as wry neck or vestibular disease. Another term often used is torticollis, meaning that the neck muscles are contracted; however, this is a consequence of the condition and not the cause.



Symptoms

 * Has a head position ranging from a few degrees to 180 degrees from the normal position.
 * Unable to keep balance to stand.
 * Falls or leans to one side.
 * Rolls and spins over onto side.
 * Chases tail round in a circle.
 * Body is curled or twisted, with one eye predominately facing upwards and one to the ground.

Causes
Causes of head tilt can be divided into peripheral (not involving the brain) and central (involving the brain).