8 week old rabbit making unnatural wheezing/squeaking noise

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- 08/16/2018 at 12:48 PM
  oh-hi-mark
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  My young female rabbit, in which has only been in my care for a few days, has been making very loud, unnatural wheezing/squeaking noises, almost similar to that of a kazoo or a deflated dog toy. She does this randomly, and it only lasts for about 5 breaths but the breaths seem stressed and uncomfortable. The first time I noticed it she then cleaned herself afterwards, so I assumed it was to do with her cleaning yet I have another rabbit who is about 11 months old and I have had other rabbits previously and have never heard this noise before, and since then she has done it without cleaning herself afterwards. She also makes whilstling noises when I pick her up, yet I believe this is down to stress and do not believe this to be serious.
  
  My question is, do I seek veterinary advice for the wheezing noises? Or is this something to do with rabbit behaviour and perhaps she is just stressed from changing homes?
  
  Thanks for your help!
- 08/16/2018 at 2:00 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Wheezing comes from obstruction in the lungs/airway canals, so I would recommend going to the vet so a professional can listen to her lungs and chest properly. It’s better to be safe than sorry, and she’s also only 8wo, so it’d be good to do a check-up regardless!
  
  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.
- 08/16/2018 at 8:33 PM
  kurottabun
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  Wheezing is definitely not normal so I’d second Wick’s recommendation of going to a vet.
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