Quick Breathing (not heavy, just fast) – video

[Nutmeg]

Here is the video in case you want to skip reading the post of another bunny who’s breathing is just like my two guys… maybe just slightly faster… Bunny Breathing

Info about the rabbits – in case it helps:

*** They are Dwarf / Dutch mixes. The boy has more Dwarf and is smaller and the girl has more dutch and is a bit bigger than he is, but still small. = They are about 1.2 and 1.4 kgs. = And have the same parents, but are from different litters. (The rescue we got them from has since told us the owners got the parent bunny’s fixed finally)

** They both saw the vet about a month an a half ago for their first check up and to book their spay and neuter…so that I can finally start bonding them…  however Ruperts “Boys” hadn’t dropped yet BUT they both got a full clean bill of health.
Fast forward to the other day, I check out Rupert and his boys have dropped! YAY. So I’m going to be calling to book them in.
But now I’m nervous about the actual surgeries – especially Penny’s spay. LOL

I’ve kind of noticed that they BOTH breath fast!! Not heavy, just fast! As if its their natural breathing rate.. not just after they have been running around …. They are acting EXACTLY the same though, playing, eating, pooping, peeing drinking, binkying, flopping over to nap on their sides.. BEGGING for food lol. No change in personality or energy.

** Here is a Youtube video of another Bunny who’s breathing is about as fast as my two guys (this bunny’s is a Bit faster than when my bunny’s are relaxing though…)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7oFqTsWnD4  = Here is the clickable link…. Bunny Breathing well resting

I know its faster than my last rabbit breathed – but she didn’t have any dwarf in her and she was already 4.5years old when I got her and was 8 when she passed…
SOOOoo I don’t know if Young AND Dwarf mix (Smaller) rabbits just breath faster as their normal resting breathing rate?
We have the air conditioning on, so they aren’t over heating – but it IS humid in the house because its been damp. We have a dehumidifier running now.
I think I’m just noticing now as A) I’m paranoid about recently losing a bunny and 2) nervous about the surgery. So I’m just watching them like a Hawk and over analyzing everything.

I’ve spent the last 2 hours reading other posts and looking at videos online for what is considered “normal” breathing for rabbits.

I’ve seen some say that a Rabbits breathing can be twice as fast of humans (up to about 60 breaths per minute) and I’ve seen the odd one say up to 120 breaths per minute – which mine seem to be doing… but if its 60 that its fast hahaha.

Thanks for your thoughts guys!!

[Wick & Fable]

Is it more hot in their environment right now? Rapid breathing can be a result of heat.

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.

[Nutmeg]

Posted By Wick on 6/24/2018 1:08 PM
Is it more hot in their environment right now? Rapid breathing can be a result of heat.

Hey Wick!!! We have the air conditioner running – so not hot… but we found it a bit humid so we started running the dehumidifier.

[Nutmeg]

Sorry for the double post.

So that video does loom like fast breathing?

[LBJ10]

Your bunny looks to be interested in something to me.

[Nutmeg]

Posted By LBJ10 on 6/24/2018 2:17 PM

Your bunny looks to be interested in something to me.

Both of their breathing is about that fast, not quite as fast – but quick like that – all the time though. Not just sometimes. Even when they are just relaxing and napping.

[LBJ10]

Probably just normal for them then. Breathing rates vary, but they are definitely faster than humans.

[Gordo and Janice]

Yes, even Icey’s breathing rate would vary regardless of activity level. Early on I was concerned when it seemed faster than normal for her but after so many times of worrying about it and her acting, eating, and pooping normal and being normal in every other way, I chalked it up to it just being a “rabbit thang”.

[Nutmeg]

hahah ok thanks guys!
Everything I was reading said about 60 breaths per minute for bunnies and these guys are probably double that at 120 breaths a minute.
So I was worried with their Spay and Neuter coming up in a few weeks.

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