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Following on from my previous post…. http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?373643-Need-some-advice-please&p=5705508#post5705508

Harry and Oscar are now both indoor rabbits - I am keeping them seperate for a few days tho with regards to sleeping arrangements as Harry is still very wobbly on his back feet and Oscar isn't very careful and does knock into him. I am hoping to give Oscar and Harry some playtime together tomorrow.

I have noticed that Oscar's breathing is quite loud.... well I think it's his breathing! He is well in himself and looks healthy - he is eating, peeing and pooping since being in his new indoor hutch. I wondered if anyone has any advice / suggestions what it could be? It is a low deep grunting noise. He also makes this noise when he is eating. I picked him up and cuddled him :)love:) to see if I could work out the location of the sound and he stopped grumbling for a few minutes and then carried on again!

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Many thanks in advance.

Emma
 
It sounds as though he may have a secondary bacterial respiratory tract infection. This would require antibiotics. Personally I would want to get the Vet to review him today

Sometimes being in a centrally heated environment can exacerbate respiratory tract problems as the atmosphere can be very dry. So not having the room too hot and using a humidifier may be helpful to him.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
It sounds as though he may have a secondary bacterial respiratory tract infection. This would require antibiotics. Personally I would want to get the Vet to review him today

Sometimes being in a centrally heated environment can exacerbate respiratory tract problems as the atmosphere can be very dry. So not having the room too hot and using a humidifier may be helpful to him.
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I agree with Jane, could be an upper respiratory infection, so I would get him to a vets so they can listen to his chest and sort out the necessary treatments
 
He seems better today, I wonder if it's a behavioural grunt rather than an illness grunt. I am going to take him to the vet for a checkup anyway early next week or before if necessary.

Many thanks for your advice.

Emma :D
 
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