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VERY loud snoring

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nickybunny1

Mama Doe
My Rosie is 7.5yrs and this past couple of months she has started to snore really loudly when she sleeping. The noise starts low as she falls asleep and then gets louder and louder. She never used to snore. I am worried it could be something more serious. Anyone else's bun snore really loudly?? She is eatting and pooing fine. She has started to sleep more recently and I am not sure if that is to do with age.
 
As it is something new-ie she hasn't always been a snorer, I would get her checked over by a Vet. There are various possible causes for the snoring including respiratory tract problems. Hopefully Rosie will be found to be in good health xx
 
nickybunny1 said:
Thanks Jane. Will take her on Tuesday when my specialist vet is in again. How can they check for respiratory problems ??
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By listening to her lungs with a stethoscope, checking her heart, checking for any signs of nasal and/or ocular discharge, having a feel around/listen to her throat-inflammation in the throat can cause snoring. Observing respiratory rate/effort and asking you about how she is generally behaving within herself. The Vet should weigh her too, overweight Rabbits can be prone to snoring. Checking her teeth would also be a good idea, elongated molar crowns might indicate elongated tooth roots. TRE can effect the nasal passages.
 
I had a bun who snored repeatedly, so I took him to the vet. Just by the way he breathed she could tell that he was 'snuffly'. A course of antibiotics has sorted that out, thankfully :thumb:
 
Mighty max very interesting might be snuffles. do u recall when ur bun was sniffly did he sleep any more or appear a wee bit slower ?
 
Rosie was nesting down in the bedroom and I lay beside her and there is definitely a low wheeze when she is breathing. Tho she still ran out to the kitchen for her bedtime piece of banana! But I am panicking about her now as I can't get to see rabbit specialist until Tuesday as she isn't working til then. If it's snuffles will it still be ok to wait til Tuesday ??
 
nickybunny1 said:
Rosie was nesting down in the bedroom and I lay beside her and there is definitely a low wheeze when she is breathing. Tho she still ran out to the kitchen for her bedtime piece of banana! But I am panicking about her now as I can't get to see rabbit specialist until Tuesday as she isn't working til then. If it's snuffles will it still be ok to wait til Tuesday ??
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This is just my opinion, but I would always prefer to wait and see a vet i really trusted (or a specialist). That's very important to me. Therefore I would wait until Tuesday if I didn't feel it was an emergency.

My bunny didn't seem compromised by his snuffles. He certainly wheezed, especially whilst sleeping. It was septrin that he had. Baytril was never even mentioned.
 
Yes think I will wait til Tuesday. She is just a bit quieter but is eatting pooing fine. Obviously something is working on her and it's just when she is settling down to sleep so I guess not an emergency - but I do worry about her! Thanks Mighty Max for advice.
 
nickybunny1 said:
Yes think I will wait til Tuesday. She is just a bit quieter but is eatting pooing fine. Obviously something is working on her and it's just when she is settling down to sleep so I guess not an emergency - but I do worry about her! Thanks Mighty Max for advice.
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You're welcome :D
 
nickybunny1 said:
Rosie was nesting down in the bedroom and I lay beside her and there is definitely a low wheeze when she is breathing. Tho she still ran out to the kitchen for her bedtime piece of banana! But I am panicking about her now as I can't get to see rabbit specialist until Tuesday as she isn't working til then. If it's snuffles will it still be ok to wait til Tuesday ??
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Personally I'd like to get her seen today if at all possible. Just so the Vet can make sure that her lungs are clear. Hopefully any infection (if there is one) is confined to the upper respiratory tract, but IMO it's always best to err on the side of caution and to consult a Vet ASAP even if the Rabbit is still eating OK etc.
 
So took Rosie to vet and she checked her over very thoroughly and said no signs of any discharge or snuffles but the upper respiratory area was very slightly rattly. She gave her some Baytril for a week 0.4ml. Once a day 10% solution and I have to say it has helped the wheezing and snoring loads so something must have been going on. Thing is Rosie is still doing a lot of stretched out lying down -not belly pressing. She does appear to be relaxed but every time she breathes out her head moves up about 1cm in time with her out breath. This happens every time she is lying down / relaxing and is a constant thing when lying down. She is eating well and pooping well and even binkying in the garden but she is defo resting and lying stretched out more. I don't know is it age ?? Or is something wrong. I Don't want to put her under for X-ray unnecessarily .
 
So confusing! Since I posted she has been a lot perkier . Hoovering around the kitchen for crumbs and now eating s wee hay bale. I think it's just because she doesn't stay in the garden as long as she used to. The weather here is still cool ish and the grass hasn't grown too much so it's maybe a bit of that also. My other two are a bit lazier as well. We r all just waiting on the sunshine to arrive ! I am just glib to have to keep a close eye on her.
 
nickybunny1 said:
So took Rosie to vet and she checked her over very thoroughly and said no signs of any discharge or snuffles but the upper respiratory area was very slightly rattly. She gave her some Baytril for a week 0.4ml. Once a day 10% solution and I have to say it has helped the wheezing and snoring loads so something must have been going on. Thing is Rosie is still doing a lot of stretched out lying down -not belly pressing. She does appear to be relaxed but every time she breathes out her head moves up about 1cm in time with her out breath. This happens every time she is lying down / relaxing and is a constant thing when lying down. She is eating well and pooping well and even binkying in the garden but she is defo resting and lying stretched out more. I don't know is it age ?? Or is something wrong. I Don't want to put her under for X-ray unnecessarily .
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I'm glad you had a successful vet's visit :thumb: Did you see your specialist?

Regarding her behaviour - I would keep a close eye on her. If she seems to be progressing well, then unless your instinct tells you otherwise, I would keep her home. She seems to be enjoying life at the moment! Long may it last :D
 
nickybunny1 said:
So confusing! Since I posted she has been a lot perkier . Hoovering around the kitchen for crumbs and now eating s wee hay bale. I think it's just because she doesn't stay in the garden as long as she used to. The weather here is still cool ish and the grass hasn't grown too much so it's maybe a bit of that also. My other two are a bit lazier as well. We r all just waiting on the sunshine to arrive ! I am just glib to have to keep a close eye on her.
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I replied on your other thread but I'll cross post it here:


Jack's-Jane said:
Have you noticed that her respiratory rate/effort is increased when she is lying down ? Also, when she has her head down to eat do you notice her eyes bulge, even very slightly ?

I would give the Vet another call as if the 'rocking' is a symptom that came on recently with or just after the snoring and the 'rocking' has not resolved then I would want the Vet to rule out possible problems in the chest cavity (not just in the lungs).
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I would call the Vet today, as if more diagnostics are needed it is better to get them done whilst Rosie is still relatively well within herself xx
 
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