Fast breathing, lying down, unlike my bunnny

[Janeuk83]

 My 3year old Benny just keeps lying down and panting. I woke up this morning and he was on his back so I ran to his cage and he got up. He normally doesn’t let me stroke him in the cage but I managed to have a little stroke. I then let him run about the garden and he just kept laying down. He didn’t do the flop, just lay down as though he couldn’t walk anymore. Now back in his cage with his mate Button and again he has lay down. Have put some food in and he isn’t interested. It’s not like him. Am I just being over paranoid or should i get him to the vets?

[Roberta]

OK Jane… First, is it hot… It could be heat distress… Ice bottles and aircon, anything to cool themm down… An oscillating fan can also help, hang some wet towels in front of it and moisten your buns ears..
Food… Could he have eaten something he should not have…?
Has he pooped and pee’d, is his tummy bloated ?
Is there an emergency vet you can get to or atleast call ?

[Roberta]

And yes… VET immediately !!!!

[Janeuk83]

I live in England, it’s never hot here! So I know he isn’t over heating, as I know what to do there, i.e. everything you have just said.
He did tuck into his dinner last night and he normally eats which is why I gave him some this morning. I do have an out of hours vet but not sure if they just take calls. Suppose I could give them a try.
I just worry as I lost Benny’s brother about two months ago and he had eaten something bad for him which killed him. Since then I’ve been on tender hooks incase Ben goes!

[Roberta]

You need to get him to the vet Jane… If it’s not over heating it is obviously a serious problem.

[Janeuk83]

Thank you xx

[Roberta]

Give us an update when you can but right now the vet is a priority.

[Lexy]

Posted By Janeuk83 on 08/11/2013 01:54 AM
I live in England, it’s never hot here! So I know he isn’t over heating

 I don’t know what part of England you’re in, but much of the country is just coming out of a massive heatwave. My buns have been struggling with the heat. Remember they are wearing fur coats all the time  Sorry to hear about your other rabbit, what did he eat that made him poorly?

[Janeuk83]

Yes it has been warm and I have kept my two bunnies very happy and cool throughout, however this morning it wasn’t warm.

To Roberta, thank you for your help and advice. I did try the vets number and it was out of range so couldn’t get through. Before I got to try again Benny picked up. Its almost like he was sleepy, and needed to wake up. He is fine now and has eaten some food and had a drink and a run around the garden. Thank you again for your help.

[Roberta]

Hi Jane,
Glad he has picked up… Would still book him in for a check up to make sure it’s not something that might return…

[Janeuk83]

I will do. Thank you again.

[hannaroo]

England has been very hot this summer although it has cooled down a lot the past few weeks. (I live in the southwest one of the warmer parts) If he laid in the sun it could be heat distress although I would think its probably something else which alarms me much more!
Lethargic rabbits are usually very ill and rabbits hide illness and deteriorate quickly so I would find any emergency vet ASAP and take benny in.

I hope he’s okay and please update us when you have news

In the meantime supply a tile and frozen water bottle to keep him cool on case it is due to heat.

[Beka27]

I have made a few edits in this thread to remove the inappropriate comment and the ensuing back and forth.

Roberta, thank you for trying to tone everything down.

Jane, welcome to BB… and I am so, so sorry this started off on the wrong foot (AND in a thread where you are seeking sincere help). That should not have happened and we’re gonna get it back on track.

Lexy, you are also newer here, so I am asking you to read the Forum Rules before posting again… This is the link for your reference:
https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/10084/Default.aspx

I have copy/pasted the section of the rules which addresses why your posts were edited.

BinkyBunny is a Snarky-Snooty Free Zone

A. Be Respectful & Kind: No Flames Allowed. Posts that are disrespectful, and/or belittle, ridicule, embarrass, criticize, or threaten other members will not be tolerated. This does not mean that you cannot voice an opposing viewpoint, but if you do so, please express your viewpoint without relying on the above tactics. A good way to express an opposing view point is to make sure you stick with what you would do, why you believe the way you do, but don’t pick apart why someone else is wrong. Know the difference between a personal opinion and a personal attack. **It is also important that the person reading (being on the receiving end) of a different point understand the difference as well.

B. We Do Not Tolerate Poor Manners and Snide, Snotty, Snarky, Snooty Remarks:
(You know, those annoying little things that get under people’s skin) Stuff like starting posts with….”Um…yeah….that’s not the way you do it.” That “um” or “uh” followed by some correction is highly irritating. It has that rude “ick” factor that needs to be left at the door. That’s the kind of stuff that drives us crazy, so don’t do it. (For reference, other examples to stay away from: “Sorry, but…” and “Excuse me, but…” and any other snitty post starters will not be tolerated. If you want to help someone understand a possible error in diet, care, or whatever, find a way to do it that isn’t the written equivalent of an eye-roll.
If you don’t agree with someone, that’s fine. You don’t have to, but agree to disagree and don’t get defensive and snooty about it.
If you can’t treat people like they are intelligent, then don’t post. We all are here to learn, and there are many of you that can educate, but be sure to not come off as a know-it-all by offering advice in such a way that belittles and would embarrass the other person.

This is Jane’s thread and she needs help, not criticism. Regarding the hot/not hot issue, people perceive temperature differently. There may be a heat wave, but some people are always cold. Other people may keep their house very climate-controlled in the summer and barely know what’s occurring outside.

I am always cold and my husband is always hot. Our house is chilly year-round. It’s August and I’m drinking a HOT cup of coffee, wearing flannel PJ pants, and cuddled with a blanket.

[Lexy]

Noted, thank you. I apologise sincerely, the OP made a comment that extremely concerned me and as a result I responded inappropriately. My bad.

[hannaroo]

Having re read your post when it updated I just wanted to ask if you had any house plants or garden plants that are poisonous to rabbits

http://rabbit.org/poisonous-plants/

Here is a link with a few on. Maybe this is why your rabbit is lethargic or why your other one passed?
If your buns have access to the garden I would also just check for fly strike.

It could just be time of day of course, rabbits do sleep in the afternoon and I know mine are groggy if I wake them but if its anything more i still stand by taking them to the vet.
Hope there’s continued improvement xx

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