I don’t know if my bunny is breathing normally

[AngelicaP]

Hello, I have had my bunny for several months now and he has been very active. He is a 6-7 months old and is at the time not spayed.

I have noticed that he has been sometimes honking/snorting lately. He does this  sometimes when he eats and sometimes when he lies down with me he makes some sort of snuffing noises. He has been playing a lot and he eating and pooping normally. We did used to keep him in an area that had hardwood but now he is in a different room with carpet.  I dont know if the carpet may be affecting him in some way or if he is having a hard time breathing. Im pretty worried and if anyone could let me know if this is normal or not that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!

 

[jerseygirl]

Hi Angelica

Given his age, I would guess at it being some hormonal sounds he’s making. Some will do this just hopping around. Some when excited by food etc.  That said, I have heard of a rabbit becoming sensitive to carpet before and it causing some sneezing!  You could try him back in the previous area and see it that makes a difference.

Is he a lop or dwarf breed bunny? Sometimes those with shorter faces can sound more vocal and snore when napping.

If he’s behaving normally otherwise, not sneezing and doesnt have discharge, I wouldn’t be overly concerned. If he is labouring to breath you might notice the nose feels damp.

[AngelicaP]

Hi thank you for responding!!! This is such a relief to hear I really appreciate it. He is a Hollandlop. And yes he doesn’t sneeze much at all and his nose is not wet and no discharge.
Again thank you so much!

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