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A hello and some advice needed

sugarnspice

Young Bun
*Waves*, hello, new to the forum, came on the hope that someone out there can offer some information/help on what to do.
Our rabbit (Scampi) will be 8 this year, last October the poor chap had his leg amputated after he broke it, he is a house rabbit, on his own since his sister died but alwasy has been fine with it.
Last night he was sat on the sofa next to me whilst I was on computer on a different chair. He suddenly started making this noise- I can only describe it as a person wheezing, the only time he seemed to relax was when I picked him up and held him. Took him into the room next door and put him down so he could have a little run around. He was hopping round my feet very anxiously, again until I picked him up.
Then tonight, he was running around perfectly happy for about an hour when he did the same thing again, again calming down when I gave him attention. I put him in his cage to see if he would be okay but he was up at the bars clearly not happy.
Any-one got any ideas? Would really appreciate it :)
 
Hello

I would take Scampi to the Vet ASAP. 'Wheezing' can be indicative of a Respiratory Tract Infection which requires urgent treatment.
From what you describe Scampi is not a happy Bunny so the sooner he sees the Vet the better

Please keep us updated

Janex :)
 
Forgot to say in OP but the 'wheezing' stops as soon as I hold him, I've also noticed that he lets it all 'hang out'. If that makes any difference.
 
Hello and welcome to RU. I don't have any advice but just to say hope Scampi (cute name :love: ) feels better soon

Fiona x
 
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