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Snoring lop bunnies - is this normal ?

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Barn Yard Bunnies

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Nancy my one earred bunny used to snore something terrible for 2 years. The vet said it was because she only had one functioning ear canal. She was also a lop earred bunny.

Now I have a new rescued lop of 5 years of age. I have noticed she slighly snores too.

Is this to do with the breed ? None of my pointed earred bunnies have snored.

She is due to go for her first check up next weeks and vaccinations and to check she is fine for spaying.

My rabbits are indoors in a dry warm but not overheated area.
 
Not sure, I'd get the vet to check it out. I haven't noticed my lop or semilop snoring but they have got snuffles so Widget in particular has been breathing quite loudly at times.
 
My oldest lop bun, Frasier, he snores and the vet has checked and there is nothing wrong with him because of this. Its just one of those things. He only snores when he is in a deep sleep and you see his little head moving.:love: If you are worried its worth getting your vet to check it out. :)
 
My Kermit used to snore. I loved the noise. You have actually made me smile just thinking about the little lad.
Thanks xx
 
Starbuck snores, but he is a deaf bunny so he has no idea what noises he makes. He makes so many more noises in general than any of my other bunnies.

I have two other lops and none of them snore, so maybe it is just down to individual bunnies, but if your bunnies hearing isnt great, this may be why - as she may not notice herself doing it :D
 
Bungle snores, but he is quite a noisy bunny. He whimpers when you pick him up, buzzes when he is excited and his breathing is very noisey and rattley because of his deformed nose.
 
My little Pixie makes noises not when she's asleep but when she's happiest - nomming her fav cabbage and when she sees you (probably because she thinks you have treats)!! She sort of sqeeks and snorts which is a very cute sound that I just love :love: She has been checked by the vet and has no issues with anything it's just 'her'.
 
Sometimes lops snore or make other noises due to the shortening of the nasal passages if they are a chubby faced lop bred to meet show standards similar to short faced dog breeds like pugs.

I'd definitely get her checked out by your face in case though:)
 
Snowberry said:
Bungle snores, but he is quite a noisy bunny. He whimpers when you pick him up, buzzes when he is excited and his breathing is very noisey and rattley because of his deformed nose.
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Awww Starbuck buzzes too, I love it! :love: He is my little bee!!
 
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