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Dave panting

MummyBunnyEm

MummyBunnyEm

Mama Doe
I don't know whether it's because he's got huge ears and it's more noticeable but he's been panting away all day. He's been outside all afternoon, in the shade and also has frozen water bottles should he want to sit by them (which he hasn't thus far). Chloe has been panting a little but not to the extent of Dave. I feel sorry for him but I'm not sure what else I can do and I'm wondering if it looks worse because of the size of his ears. He's moulting too at the mo.
 
MummyBunnyEm said:
I don't know whether it's because he's got huge ears and it's more noticeable but he's been panting away all day. He's been outside all afternoon, in the shade and also has frozen water bottles should he want to sit by them (which he hasn't thus far). Chloe has been panting a little but not to the extent of Dave. I feel sorry for him but I'm not sure what else I can do and I'm wondering if it looks worse because of the size of his ears. He's moulting too at the mo.
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Can dampen down his ears and the back of his neck with cool water ?
 
Fortunately, our house is actively cold but, when Hector stays with my mum and he gets warmer, he pants quite heavily. I put a cold/damp kitchen towel on his ears and he seems to love it!! He looks a bit silly though.....
 
I have been dampening his ears now & again. I remember him being like this last year and I was worried he had some kind of breathing issue but I had him checked out and all appeared fine. I'm guessing it's just him. I'm just worried as I'm out all day tomorrow.

Haha SJH it makes me smile thinking of Hector with a kitchen towel on his head. I will try it with Dave :)
 
Are the frozen water bottles covered with anything? If no, then try wrapping them up in a tea towel, sock, or even some kitchen roll - it makes them a lot more attractive to buns!
 
Matt was worried about Aboleth shaking last night: her ears were wobbling all over the place. Lopsy was pretty much the same but it's much less noticeable with his loppy ears. A few mins later both were up and about hopping for leaves and grass though. Aboleth's not keen on the water thing at all, but Lopsy doesn't mind. Hope Dave (and everyone else) is more comfortable today :)
 
Yes they are wrapped in a towel x

One things for sure is both haven't lost their appetite in this heat. Looking forward to 5pm so I can go home and see them. :)
 
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