How to Treat Wry Neck in Rabbits
To treat wry neck in your rabbit, take it to your vet as soon as possible for the proper course of treatment, which may include medication like antibiotics or steroids. Once you get your rabbit home, feed it plenty of fresh vegetables like spinach as these will be easy for it to eat. Additionally, line its enclosure with extra blankets for protection in case it falls over. You should also wipe your rabbit's anal area throughout the day, since it won't be able to clean itself.
Observe how your rabbit is holding its head. A head tilt is the telltale sign of wry neck in a rabbit. Your rabbit will tilt its head in the direction of the affected side. The head tilt may start gradually or have a sudden onset. Watch your rabbit move. Wry neck is not a disease itself—it is a symptom indicating problems with a rabbit's sense of balance. A rabbit's inner ear and brain play important roles in balance. If your rabbit's inner ear is infected, or something damages its brain (e.g., trauma, stroke), its sense of balance will be thrown off. Therefore, your rabbit may lack coordination when walking or walk in circles. Your rabbit may look very wobbly on its feet when walking. If your rabbit is unable to get up, it might just roll around on the floor. If you try to pick up your rabbit, it may start rolling its body in your arms. Examine your rabbit's face. Since the brain is part of your rabbit's balance system, damage to the nerves in its brain controlling its facial movements could lead to facial problems. For example, your rabbit's eyelids may not close, leaving it unable to blink. In addition, its eyes may start to look sunken in. Also, your rabbit may drool and its lip may start to droop. You may notice your rabbit's eyes moving back and forth rapidly. This is called nystagmus and indicates nerve damage. Detect changes in food and water intake. With an altered sense of balance, your rabbit may start feeling nauseated. This sick feeling may cause it to eat and drink less. Anorexia can lead to very serious gastrointestinal problems in rabbits, so pay close attention to whether your rabbit is eating less than usual. Even if your rabbit wants to eat, the head tilt would make it difficult for it to get anything in its mouth. Have your vet examine your rabbit. Do not delay in getting your rabbit to your vet—an early diagnosis is essential to treating a rabbit with wry neck. Although wry neck can be easily diagnosed based on the characteristic head tilt, your vet will need to identify the specific cause of wry neck. Effective treatment will depend on your vet determining the exact cause. Take your rabbit to a vet who has experience treating rabbits. Visit http://rabbit.org/vet-listings/ to find vets in your area who work with rabbits. With several potential causes of wry neck, your vet will perform various diagnostic tests, along with a physical exam, to rule out the causes one by one. Diagnostic tests that your vet may perform include blood tests, analysis of the urine, and x-rays. Treat according to the underlying cause. After your vet has identified the cause of your rabbit's wry neck, they will devise a treatment plan specific to that cause. For example, if your rabbit has an inner ear infection, then aggressive, long-term treatment with antibiotics would be needed. If trauma is the cause, then steroids may help with recovery, in addition to other emergency treatments. For wry neck caused by the parasite Encephalitozoon cuniculi, anti-parasitic drugs like fenbendazole and albendazole are indicated. Follow all prescription instructions carefully. Your vet may prescribe several medications for your rabbit. Make sure you understand all prescription instructions and follow them exactly. If you are unsure how to administer the medications, ask your vet to show you how. Treatment for wry neck can take up to several months, or may be lifelong. Properly administering the medication, whether short term or long term, will help your rabbit recover. Feed your rabbit a healthy diet. Feed your rabbit plenty of fresh vegetables, including leafy greens. With a tilted head, your rabbit probably won't be able to eat much on its own. In addition to what it can eat on its own, you may have to feed it a supplement with a syringe; your vet can show you how to do this. You could also try breaking up its food into small bits and feeding it by hand. Make sure to place your rabbit's food close to where it is resting so it will be easier for your rabbit to eat. If pellets are a part of your rabbit's regular diet, do not feed them to it during its treatment. Your rabbit will still need to eat its cecotropes, the fecal droppings that contain important nutrients. If it cannot reach them on its own, place them where it can easily get to them. Wear gloves to pick up the cecotropes. Your vet can show you how to feed your rabbit with a syringe. Encourage your rabbit to drink water. Staying hydrated during treatment will be just as important for your rabbit as eating a healthy diet. Purchase a shallow, heavy water bowl that your rabbit can drink from without knocking it over. If it is not able to drink on its own, you may need to place water in its mouth with a syringe. Exercise your rabbit. Exercise is an important component of your rabbit's treatment for wry neck. Once your rabbit is steady on its feet, set up a large play area for it to exercise. Examples of toys to put in its play area are cardboard boxes and shredded newspaper. Keep your rabbit company as it plays. Be patient with your rabbit. Since you may be treating your rabbit for a long time, you will need to be patient with it as it recovers. You may start seeing at least a little improvement within a few days. Examples of improvement are eating and drinking, attempts at grooming, and efforts to move around. Be mindful that your rabbit may still have a head tilt after treatment has ended. Fortunately, your rabbit can still have a happy life with the head tilt, as long as its other symptoms have improved and it is living a generally normal life. Make your rabbit's living area comfortable and safe. If your rabbit falls when it walks or rolls around on the floor, it may injure himself against the sides of its enclosure. In addition, it may develop sores and bruises from lying in one position for a long time. Place a few layers of fleece blankets in its enclosure for extra padding. Consider placing your rabbit in a smaller area so it doesn't have as much space to wobble and roll around. Placed rolled up towels or blankets on the sides of its enclosure to give it something soft to lean against. A plastic, rectangular laundry basket is an ideal small enclosure. Line the bottom with some pee pads and a fleece blanket, and line the sides with rolled up towels. Protect your rabbit's eyes. If your rabbit cannot blink its eyes, switch to dust-free litter. This will keep dust from flying into its eyes when it uses its litter box. To keep your rabbit's eyes moist, your vet may prescribe eye ointments or artificial tears. Trimming your rabbit's nails (or having your vet do so) will prevent it from scratching its eyes with its nails.  your rabbit. Groom With a head tilt, your rabbit may not be able to groom himself very well. This could lead to a buildup of urine and feces in its anal area, which would feel irritating to it and possibly cause a bacterial infection. Gently wipe its anal area to dry it off and remove feces. Pet-friendly wet wipes are another option for cleaning your rabbit's fur. Look for them at your local pet store. Brush your rabbit twice a week with a medium or soft bristled brush. If your rabbit is trying to groom himself, let it do so. This is a sign of improvement for him. Minimize the handling of your rabbit. Picking up your rabbit may make it feel unsteady. If you must pick it up, hold it firmly against your chest to help it feel more stable. Pick it up and rotate its position slightly to prevent the development of sores on its body. 
Observe how your rabbit is holding its head. Watch your rabbit move. Examine your rabbit's face. Detect changes in food and water intake. Have your vet examine your rabbit. Treat according to the underlying cause. Follow all prescription instructions carefully. Feed your rabbit a healthy diet. Encourage your rabbit to drink water. Exercise your rabbit. Be patient with your rabbit. Make your rabbit's living area comfortable and safe. Protect your rabbit's eyes.  your rabbit. Minimize the handling of your rabbit. 