Improvement of life

My oldest boy and the father to all my babies, has had an ear infection which caused a head tilt, he has been to the vet and is already on antibiotics and eye drops, I just wanted to know if there’s anything I can do do make his life more fun, he sleeps a bit now because of recovery but he drinks and eats just a little less. Just want to make him more happy and get him up to play more maybe, he does get to see his sons and sometimes daughter through out the day, any tips are welcome!

destiny seymour said:

My oldest boy and the father to all my babies, has had an ear infection which caused a head tilt, he has been to the vet and is already on antibiotics and eye drops, I just wanted to know if there’s anything I can do do make his life more fun, he sleeps a bit now because of recovery but he drinks and eats just a little less. Just want to make him more happy and get him up to play more maybe, he does get to see his sons and sometimes daughter through out the day, any tips are welcome!

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Do you have them in separate cages? If so, there shouldn't be a need for that and I would put it back in with them. Being away from his cage mates makes it more stressful on him. Ear infections can cause unbalanced etc so It would be a good idea to make all the items in his cage ease to access ( nothing too high or hard to reach ). About him eating and drinking less I would advice you to make sure he doesn't get dehydrated an can eat okay, for that I'd give him more watery or easy to chew foods ( baby food, cooked sweet potato, oatmeal etc ). He's such a pretty boy!

He has been in a separate cage while we got home into his antibiotics, but we are moving him back in tonight, and thank you for the tips on the food!!

an anti-inflammatory will help to prevent permanent damage

http://ratguide.com/health/auricle_ear/otitis_media_otitis_interna_labyrinthitis.php

For my guys with permanent head tilts, I would give them lots of empty cereal boxes, when they can feel a low ceiling, it helps them from being too unbalanced.