loud breathing

[lola the lionhead]

my bunny breathes really loud. every breath is almost like a squeak/ kind of grunt or some kind of really loud wheezing? she used to do it occasionally but lately it has got much worse. when i stroke just above her nose and she breathes in, it’s almost like bones crunching too. this may be normal, i’ve never had a bunny before.

 

[Blue eyes]

Check for discharge around her eyes or nose. Also check her paws since they sometimes will wipe their face with their paws.

It's possible she has a respiratory infection. Whitish discharge (or any other color) would confirm that. If this is the case, get to a vet sooner than later. With rabbits, it is always important to seek vet care at the first signs of anything wrong.

 

[Popsicles]

Even if there is no discharge you need to see a vet, as it could be a problem with the lower respiratory tract which won’t always show discharge.

 

[majorv]

Take her to a vet...not saying it is, but there could be a tumor restricting her breathing. This happened to one of our rabbits.

 

[jamesewaller]

dear lola,-we are the first responders to any medical problem..awareness is difficult because they hide their problem so well,--does sound like a respiratory situation,-it would behoove you to have this checked out by a exotic dvm,-a regular dog,cat vet may not be conclusive enough..but the learning must start quick..-sincerely james waller for joseph r cottontail rip