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- 08/22/2020 at 4:23 PM
  Bernard2020
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  (Edited by Wick – original video file removed; see pinterest link in 2nd reply to this topic for video links)
  
  So I might be crazy but does this look like normal breathing? I’m not used to bunnies so I don’t know what’s normal and what’s not. She’s sleeping or at least trying to. She doesn’t make any noises when she breathes and has been acting normal.
- 08/22/2020 at 4:24 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Hi Bernard!
  
  As my edit on your post suggests, I downloaded and reviewed the video you posted and it probably not what you intended it to be (it was 10 seconds of black, and I heard a cough?).
  
  Please try to reupload a video and hopefully it’ll show what you’re talking about!
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 08/22/2020 at 6:03 PM
  Bernard2020
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  Oops sorry, I’ll try a different way.
  
  https://pin.it/3ZGeY32
  There are three videos there. Also, she looks a little sad, she’s mad at me because I had to move some things around and I think it scared her. But I promise she normally doesn’t look so sad! I added a video of her eating as proof 😆 And sorry about the dirty litter box, this was right before I cleaned it.
  
  Id also like to add that there have been fires near me and the air quality has been really bad so I don’t know if that has anything to do with it.
- 08/22/2020 at 9:15 PM
  Bernard2020
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  I’ve been hearing her stomach gurgling so I’m thinking she has gas again. Would that make her breathe a little more heavily? I think I noticed she did the same thing last time she had gas
- 08/23/2020 at 10:11 PM
  Bernard2020
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  I just noticed she tried to urinate but nothing came out. She just pooped but I can hear her stomach gurgling still. It’s late here and I’m really worried. Should I wait until morning to see if she urinates or take her to the vet now?
- 08/24/2020 at 7:19 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  It sounds like she’s gassy. If she hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12 hours, then the vet is an immediate need.
  
  If not, you can try some gas relief techniques, including tummy massages, getting her to eat hay, move around, and staying hydrated.
  
  If you have baby gas drops or pineapple, this can help break down gas/if there’s something starting a fuss in the gut.
  
  How is she doing now?
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 08/24/2020 at 8:36 AM
  Bernard2020
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  She seems fine now, she pooped and urinated last night.
  I think it was July 29th that I had to take her to the vet because she had stasis. Ever since then it’s been coming and going. But it’s been better in the last week. She’s been pooping a little throughout the day and then a lot at night.
  Did the breathing look normal to you?
- 08/24/2020 at 11:35 AM
  DanaNM
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  I know you mentioned you were afraid of sludge a while ago, so the straining to urinate is worrisome. But good she peed overnight.
  
  The breathing video looked OK to me, or at least I didn’t notice anything too weird.
  
  What is her current diet? Is she still not eating hay?
  
  I feel like she would benefit from a hay only diet for a few days if she is eating hay, because I feel like these ongoing issues are probably tied to her diet. Going hay only for a while can reset the gut flora and help flush out the bladder (because hay eating encourages drinking).
  
  But if she isn’t really eating hay, that won’t work because you don’t want to starve her.
  
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- 08/24/2020 at 11:50 AM
  Bernard2020
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  I decided to make a hay feeder the other day (before I just put it on the ground) and ever since that she’s been eating lots of hay. Before she wouldn’t touch Timothy hay so I used orchard grass and now she’ll eat Timothy hay too! Since then I cut out the lemon leaves and I’ve been feeding her about 4-6 large romaine leaves and unlimited hay. She also was getting pellets that said they were Timothy hay but after reading the back, I found that is was alfalfa and Timothy hay so I stopped giving her those. I’ll try the hay only diet, I think she’s eating enough to not starve herself. She’s been eating right since Friday, I just don’t know why she seems to always get gas. I’ve been seriously considering keeping her, I never knew how sweet a rabbit could be so it’s been really hard to see her sick.
- 08/24/2020 at 1:42 PM
  DanaNM
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  That’s great she started eating hay!
  
  Yes I think I would try just going hay only for a little while and see if that helps clear things up. She had such a weird diet when you got her, she might need some time on just hay to get her tummy in order.
  
  4-6 large romaine leaves might also just be a bit too much if fed all at once and the leaves are really big. Sometimes Bun Jovi gets a bit of gas if I give him too big of a portion of greens, even if they are things he normally eats fine.
  
  I do hope you keep her at this point! You have done so much for her and it’s obvious you really care about her!
  
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- 08/24/2020 at 2:26 PM
  Bernard2020
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  Oh I didn’t know too many greens could cause gas. I’ll be more careful in the future when she’s off of the hay only diet.
  
  The only reason I haven’t decided to keep her yet is space. I’ve been slowly giving her more space since I’ve had her. The best I can do now is free roamed in my bed room. Though she mostly stays in her corner, she has about 10 feet by 12 feet she can explore. I know free roaming in an entire house is ideal but I have a cat. As much as I want to keep her, I want to make sure I give her the best life possible. Do you think that’s enough space to keep her happy? I also let her in the rest of the house when my cat is outside.
  Sorry if I derailed the topic too much 😁
- 08/24/2020 at 3:01 PM
  DanaNM
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  I think 10 x 12 feet is definitely sufficient. The guidelines they go by at the rescue I volunteer at access to minimum 50 sq ft for exercise space (so enough to get some zoomies out and actually run), and you are at 120 sq ft. Occasional access to more space would be appreciated but I’m sure she could be very happy with that much space as long as she gets enough social interaction with you and has some toys, tunnels, hideouts, etc to add some interest. Rearranging hideouts and things can help keep the space interesting so she explores more.
  
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- 08/24/2020 at 5:19 PM
  Bernard2020
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  I guess it’s time to start redesigning my room into a permanent bunny room 😁 I’m excited!
- 08/24/2020 at 8:47 PM
  HipHopBunny
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  @Bernard2020 That is great, definitally a large amount of space, I’m sure you will be seeing lots of binkies! You will have to keep us posted, with lots of pics included! 😛
- 08/25/2020 at 12:22 AM
  DanaNM
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  Yay for living inside the bunny’s home, not the other way around! LOL
  
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- 08/25/2020 at 11:42 AM
  Bernard2020
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  @HipHopBunny
  
  No binkies yet but tons of flops. I definitely will be sharing some pictures, I’ve had her for three months and I think I have over 200 pictures of her already. She’s just too cute, I can’t resist!
  
  @DanaNM
  
  Right? I think she already thinks she owns everything in my room 😁
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