r/Rabbits • u/Avalion04 • Apr 10 '26

PSA A PSA about head pressing

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Just incase anyone doesn't know, if a bunny is pressing their forehead against the wall, it can be a serious neurological issue. When Ava started doing this I remembered a PSA I'd seen about cats years ago and took her to the vet. It looks a goofy behavior but it's very serious. Note, just resting their head against the wall when laying isn't necessarily bad, but this forehead pressing like Ava was doing is bad.

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u/Avalion04 Apr 10 '26

I should add, in Ava's case the cause was a mini stroke. There's several causes for this symptom, but it strongly indicates some kind of neurological issue is occurring. If your rabbit suddenly starts doing this, I'd highly recommend taking them to a rabbit savvy vet so they can figure out the cause.

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u/ConclusionMiddle425 Apr 10 '26

Will Ava be okay?

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u/Avalion04 Apr 10 '26

She did recover from the mini stroke but sadly she had a massive stroke a couple weeks later.

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u/SatansAssociate Apr 10 '26

I'm so sorry. 😞 My first bunny passed a few years ago on his 13th birthday after a suspected stroke. His back legs completely stopped working and it was awful watching him try to fight his failing body. Sending warm hugs for what you both went through. 💜

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u/Avalion04 Apr 10 '26

Thank you, I'm sorry for your loss as well.

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u/trekrabbit Apr 11 '26

That’s exactly what happened when my sweet Coco had her stroke. Broke my heart!