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How do you know if a rabbit is in pain?

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With the standard of my local vet, King's sneezing isn't clearing up, and I at least want to make sure he's not in pain, so what are the signals that a rabbit is in pain?

As for King, he is eating, drinking, binkying, flopping, exploring, digging and the odd little nip,like rabbits usually do, and seems happy and pain-free, but I would like to know what in your experience, are the signals that a rabbit is in pain?
 
I think I heard if they are grinding they're teeth very loudly not just the normal purr just a lot louder
 
The main signs that I see in mine are teeth grinding, lying down and getting up i.e. not settling, refusing food. Other signs can also be hunched up, pressing their tummy against the floor.
 
Reduced gut motility- so small hard poo, reduced eating/not eating

Cold Ears

Uppy eared Rabbits may have their ears in the 'on high alert' position

Increased respiratory rate

Restlessness or conversely reluctance to move

Sitting in an unusual place within their accommodation

Unusual aggression to humans and/or other Rabbits

Tooth grinding is a sign of VERY SEVERE pain
 
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