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Rapid breathing

Jan

Warren Scout
Has anyone experienced these symptoms in their rabbit? Bill is my rescue bun I adopted 6wks ago. When we collected him from the pets at home adoption section his breathing seemed quite rapid I put this down to him being a bit stressed due to being in a busy shop. I asked if he had been checked by a vet and they told me he hadn`t. After letting him settle in for a week I booked him in to be neutered by my vet, during the examination the vet said there would be a greater risk to him because of this. He didn`t seem duly worried so it went ahead. When I collected him they said it all was straight forward and nothingelse was said. It has been a few weeks now and as the breathing didn`t improve I took him to the vet to get a second opinion, It now seems it could be heart failure or pneumonia! You can imagine my shook he has now had an antibiotic, steriod and dieretic. It is now a wait and see situation. When he breathes his mouth is not open and he doesn`t seem distressed at all. I must admit he is eating alot more now and his coat doen`t look as dull. Anyone had this happen in any of their buns?
 
I am just praying that things improve.He is bonded to my lop Ruby as we lost her companion Joe only 2mths ago.And they both just adore eachother.
 
I have a rabbit that was left untreated, by a past owner, with pneumonia.

She will be on steroids and antibiotics for the rest of her life, but she is a happy little girl:love:

I am concerned that your vet did not listen to your buns chest before the op? Do they strike you as competent with rabbits? If it were me I would be looking for a new vet.

Also I would be asking for x-rays to be done, so that they can tell where the problem is.

Loads of vibes to your bun.
 
I don't have any advice, but I didn't want to just read and run. I'm sending many vibes to Bill. xxxxx
 
Bill has been seen by the vet as I already said, I would never leave anything untreated. They want to see him back in a few days time to see how he is doing. He seems to be alot happier and is eating alot more, he really doesn`t seem distressed at all. Thank-you everyone that has sent good positive vibes for him. It`s good to feel there is support out there.
 
Sorry I didn't read the whole post my fault I was just concerned as this is what Frankie had and can be very serious. Sending loads of vibes and hope things improve.
 
Bill is definately happier now he hasn`t stopped eating these last few days. He has put on a bit of weght now and is alot more bouncy.Fingers crossed he continues to improve.:D
 
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