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Breathing Problem?

MaxiiBonn

New Kit
Hi,
I have a female rabbit and she is 2 years old, she is making a strange like choking noise at night, i'm not sure if it's a breathing problem or she might be just coughing a hair ball or something i don't know, but the strange thing is she only does this at night, during the day she is fine. Any ideas?
 
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i used to have a netherland dwarf that did a whistling noise when she snored, if you are concerned take your bun to vets for quick check up :wave:
 
If her eyes and nose are clean, and the insides of her front paws aren't tacky (where they tend to wipe snotty noses) it sounds like infection is unlikely.

Does she ever hold her head higher than normal? Or have an unusual stance to help her breathe easier? In which case I'd check out her heart.

Otherwise, if she's eating and behavingnormally I'd just monitor her for a while, or have a basic health check to make sure her chest is clear (can only be checked properly with a stethescope)
 
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