Hi to everybody! My name is Kim, I live near Dallas,Tx. Im owned by a precious 21/2 yr old carpet shark named Bunni Rabbit. Ive been reading the FML daily since May but this is my first post so please bear with me. My question is for Dr. Williams or anyone who recognizes these symptoms. Our vet asked that I put out some feelers here as he has never run across them or read about them in ferrets. Symptoms as of Thurs Dec 7 pm: * severe head and body tilt to the left (read here, flops over to the left like a bean bag) * left eye closed,left lip droopy & drooling * left leg weaker but easy to flex, right leg stiff & extended Exam Fri Dec 8 am: * xrays show small amt of fluid in left inner ear, same in right lower lobe of left lung * blood work shows CPK - double, SGPT - slightly elevated, all else normal Rabbit's History: * 2 1/2 yr old spayed/descented female. Up to date on all shots, last exam in August - clean bill of health, no major health problems to date * she did have minor(?) nerve damage last spring when she was accidentally stepped on. similar symptoms but not as severe. this time she received no apparent trauma (she was asleep in the closet - no one home but me, i had held & loved on her about 1hr prior & she seemed fine and happy. * this morning (dec 11) she is a bit improved. still unable to control her neck and head, takes great effort to stop it from flopping. her eyes are both opened,much brighter,more alert. eating quite a bit of her regular food (science diet kitten) softened & drinking a good amount of water * she does not attempt to move around much w/in her cage and does not move at all if you put her on the floor or bed At this time Dr. Messonier is treating for inner ear infection with Sulfatrim. We are attempting to keep her off her left side by holding her & propping her up as much as possible. Of course lots and lots of extra love and attention (like I need a reason) Is this an ear infection? , did she have a seizure? , is it recurrent nerve damage? She doesnt seem to be in any pain so Im not frantic BUT "Mommy's Boopsy Bunni dont feel so good and MOMMY DOESNT KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT" Sorry this is so long, any help is greatly appreciated. A special "thanks" to all the "regulars" out there. I truly enjoy your conversation! KIM BLACK & BUNNI RABBIT [Posted in FML issue 1409]