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Forum BEHAVIOR Drinking too fast?

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    • Kbana
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        My bun drinks incredibly fast and in large amounts when he drinks from a bowl. When he drinks from his bottle (he has both) he drinks a lot but I think it is more controlled. Anyway, sometimes I think he might drink too fast and sort of makes a gagging sneezing coughing sound.  Is this normal? He seems fine and the vet just checked him out this week and gave him a clean bill of health.  He doesn't do this any other time except after drinking from his water bowl. Any of your buns do this? It honestly reminds me of my dog when she drinks too fast…

        Thanks!


      • Annabel93
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          I’ve noticed all 3 of mine do this so I would assume it’s normal? I also can kind of hear it going through their system and their tummies make gurgly sounds as they drink, which I find adorable but sometimes wonder if it should concern me…


        • Kbana
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            Oh good! I hear the gurgling sound too!


          • LBJ10
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              Mine like to get big long drinks too. No little sips. Sometimes Leopold will sort of choke on it and make a little noise.


            • Kbana
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                Too funny!! Good to know mine is not the only one! (and I love the name Leopold!)


              • Beka27
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                  Is your bunny very large and is the bowl very low? I wonder if he’s having to bend down too far to get to the water? I know they make raised dishes for larger dog breeds, have you considered something with a stand? Just a thought…


                • Kbana
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                    He is actually only 2.5 lbs. the bowl had been both large and small. It doesn’t seem to make much of a difference…


                  • Beka27
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                      Oh, ok. Well, I wouldn’t really worry too much about it. He may just be an overly excited “drinker”. Do you give him his veggies very wet to increase his water intake?


                    • Kbana
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                        Yes, I give him wet veggies. He loves them

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