i have two rabbits which we have had to separate because one of them broke their foot, i have notice that they have sore hocks but we are going to get them neutered and we are doing everything we can. Anyway when i was feeding them this morning i notice the one that broke his foot (Dec) has been wheezing and he wasn't as enthusiastic about his food as he normally is he has wheezed for a while and i am sure it has got worse what could it be should i take him to the vets?
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wheezing
- Thread starter abbs17
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MightyMax
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Welcome to the forum abbs :wave:
Take him to the vet
A rabbit who doesn't eat, quite apart from the wheezing, will need seeing - and it's the weekend so you don't want to be stuck with the emergency vet if you can help it.
Some info on stasis here:
http://anyflip.com/dvpt/hzvv/basic
The vet can also sound his chest and see what's going on. Maybe prescribe an antibiotic.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Hello
I am sorry to hear of Dec's problems. I would definitely take him to the Vet today. The Vet should give him a thorough examination and depending on his/her findings prescribe appropriate medication. For example the 'wheezing' may indicate a Respiratory Tract Infection which would require treatment with an antibiotic. It is always best to seek Vet attention promptly for a Rabbit who is not keen on eating to try to prevent gut stasis - basically the GI tract stops working
http://anyflip.com/dvpt/hzvv
You mention that both of your Rabbits have sore hocks, these links may be useful to take a look at
http://loughton.goddardvetgroup.co.uk/pet-factsheets/Factsheets/Otherpets/24_295077.shtml
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Mechanical/Pod/Podo.htm
Good luck at the Vets
