Question about breathing

[Cheenisowner]

I don't know if this should be of concern. She eats fine..runs around etc but I notice right now after running around she's lying down and breathing very fast with her head shaking. I know maybe because she's catching her breath etc but I see it often. Then she usuall yperks back up and goes running...she seems in an fine mood other wise she's licking her blanket etc but sometimes it scares me that shes breathing so fast and hard that her head is shaking.

Do you guys see that a lot with your rabbits as well?

 

[ZRabbits]

I was concerned also the first time I saw Dobby and Kreacher do that (our first buns). But now that I have 5 in my Tribe, and they ALL do it, it seems to be a norm. They just exspell all their energy and then they have a "cool down". And that's what it is.

Nothing unusual. It's all normal.

K

 

[LakeCondo]

When it's hot, adding something to help cool them down might be a good idea: a chemical icepack wrapped in a towel etc.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

We use frozen water in soda bottles. Bun provided hours of fun trying to attack one.

 

[Cheenisowner]

Ohh pretty good ideas! I usually pack her water bottle with ice before going to sleep but I'll try the water bottle thing since it is starting to get a bit warm during the day.