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This topic has 7sd replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 1 year, 11 months ago by Ellie from The Netherlands.

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- 04/25/2022 at 8:00 PM
  evansvillegirl26
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  I took my almost 15 year old bunny in today for her check up. She’s doing fabulous. No health problems at all. But, I forgot to ask about her sleeping. In the last year she’s been taking naps a few times a week, so sprawled out that I’ve had to check if she was still breathing. Is that normal for senior rabbits? I’ve never had one male it this old!
- 04/25/2022 at 9:57 PM
  LBJ10
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  Yes, this is normal. They are old, they are going to be tired. And yes, sometimes that results in dead bunny flop naps.
- 04/26/2022 at 12:53 AM
  Azerane
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  Yes that’s normal. My Luna is only 7 and 1/2 but she does have heart and kidney problems. She often sleeps in very contorted positions that you wouldn’t normally expect to see except from a live rabbit. So it’s always a little scary.
- 04/26/2022 at 7:38 AM
  DanaNM
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  yes this is normal! my 13 year old scares me with some of his naps too!
  
  She’s beautiful, btw!
  
  . . . 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.
- 04/29/2022 at 5:58 AM
  evansvillegirl26
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  Awe good to know!! I’ve definitely had a few “hold my breath” moments of worry. I honestly can’t believe she’s made it this long. And with no health problems! Her bun sister had sooo many issues.
- 05/05/2022 at 7:42 AM
  Oliver The Bunny!
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  My rabbits only a year and a half and he’s been doing this since I got him! The first time he did it I had only owned him a few days and thought he was dead! I take it as a good sign that he’s relaxed and comfortable! Also, I’m very impressed with how old and healthy she is!! 🙂
- 05/16/2022 at 4:03 AM
  jerseygirl
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  Almost 15! 💗
  
  Is that Bones?
- 05/16/2022 at 2:59 PM
  Ellie from The Netherlands
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  She’s gorgeous 🥰 And such an amazing age!
  
  My bunny Breintje didn’t grow to be that old, but he was an absolute nap champion in his senior years. Especially after his massage he became a little too relaxed and limp. He often fell into such a deep sleep that he slid off the sofa while he was sleeping.
  
  He liked having my hand on his back, so I spent many an evening holding him by the shoulder while his head was already dangling in free air. But at least he was happily twitching in REM sleep, so I knew that he was still with me. He had really long bunny dreams in his last years 🥰
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