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Breathing problems?

F

Franny_cky

Young Bun
Hey guys im writing from Austalia where im travelling at the moment so would appriciate any answers ASAP!

My mum back home is looking after my bunny Rosie and has just let me know that she is ill. Shes not eating, not her usual self just sitting and leaning quietly and is apparently making a rasping noise occasionally. Its hard for me to describe as im not there but i was wondering if anyone reconised these symptons or could tell me anything about respiratory infections?

Shes booked in for the vets this morning, i just feel so helpless on the otherside of the world and not knowing whats going on! :(
 
It sounds as though she has a RTI and prompt Vet care is needed.
She may need to be hospitalised for intensive care especially as she is not eating. Pneumonia is a possibility.

Medications may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, a mucolytic, fluids (IV or subcutaneaous), gut motility meds and syringe feeds.
Oxygen therapy may also be required if Bun is in respiratory distress

I hope your Bun will respond to treatment

ETA If Rosie is not spayed then there is always a risk of a Uterine adenocarcinoma -uterine cancer which usually spreads to the lungs.
 
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