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Panting

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Brennan

Alpha Buck
A friend of mine asked me for some thoughts on her bunny - between us we are pretty experienced - so it's not rookie level advice needed please

Her bun just had his 3/4th round of dental work and she collected him Friday night... the problem is our rabbit vet is off now until Tues so she was unable to speak to her direct.. But she could see the 'locum' but you know what that is like - a pain in the butt sometimes

Ok some background:

He won't eat - which is 'normal' for him post op as he is a very fussy bunny so they are quite comfortable with the syringe feeding etc etc She mentioned she was giving him 10mls of Science R every 4 hours - but he is not pooping it back out.. she also said he is like this after an op - she has waited 7 days for a poo before now!!!!

The thing she is asking about is his breathing is very 'panting' at times, he is normally laying flat - almost like he has been for a run or something - he lays flat all 'stretchy' and pants

any thoughts on this? as I know it's worrying her a little
 
sometimes when mine lay down they breath more rapidly which makes then look like they are panting but I think if hw is actually mouth breathing then that can be a sign that they are having difficulty breathing. Also it may be normal for him not to poo after an op, but I don't think it is healthy. A trip to the vet may be in order to give him some gut stimulants.
 
Agree with Ecudc and would take him to the vet. Panting can also be from a high temperature e.g. an infection - has been with mine in the past when tongue was cut from a spur.

Personally I would get him checked out.
 
sounds like a vet trips essential..if its an infection..if its stress.it could all lead to gi stasis..just becasue hes had it before doesnt mean it wont be a problem..
bunnies need to eat and poop......

the vet can check for infections..antibiotics if necessary...metaclopramide injections and painkiller to get gut moving again and an appetite encouraging jab to help bun to get an appetite and want to eat. maybe a tube of protexin fibreplex too..it is always my first line of defence against gi stasis or no or small poop until the bun vet can see them within 24 hrs if its mild.same day if its urgent..and i can end up seeing a locum and oaying best part of forty quid in taxi fare to get there n back..but its not something that can wait until morning..i made that error as our bun got it very often..within 48hrs he was gone.....never ever underestimate the effects of not pooping or eating after an operation..

i hope he gets sorterd soon....good luck.
 
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