Hi there, My rabbit is at the vets and is having to stay in overnight. I woke this morning and found Sammy laying down breathing fast and not eating, she usually very active but she didnt move today. My boyfriend has taken her to the vets but dont know hwat is wrong. I know she is in the best place now but im really worried and would like to know if there is anyone woh knows what this could be?

I used to keep rabbits years ago. It could be a number of things but the first thing that springs to mind is bloat. Its a build up of gass in the stomach. One of mine had this and the symptoms sound similar. Best thing is not to worry tho. Like you said the vets is the best place to be.
Hope all goes well, Im sure it will.

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thanks for the reply, i know im prob just being silly and worrying over nothing but its so sad when they get ill. I had only had her a few months when she first got ill with head tilt, she spent a week in the vets then and now she is back again. I only noticed her like it today, she was fine last night when i was playing with her. Im also a bit worried that it maybe something she has been eating as she is a house rabbit and does not live in a cage, she has her own bedroom and so am thinking she may have been eating the carpet or a blanket which may have got tangled in her belly - if this is the case, can this be treated?

If she has eaten something she shouldnt the vet would probably be able to remove it but this would mean surgery.
The best thing is to wait and see what your vet has to say first.
Its probably something simple that can easily be treated so donnt worry until you need to!
Keep me posted and I hope it goes well.

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Hi I give my bun Coco a papaya tablet or 2 once in awhile, I have read that papaya has enzymes that break up and help digestion of any carpet fibers paper etc. that may have gotten into bunny's stomach. (we all know it happens)
you can order these tablets from Oxbow or just get your bun fresh papaya and give her a bit to munch on, My frenchie Coco loves fresh papaya and the tablets as well, Hope your bun is feeling better.....

If you feel that your rabbit is unwell the first thing to do is seek advice from a vet.
None of us can see your rabbit so we can only guess as to what the problem is, but a trained vet will be able to put you right rather than guessing

Madgical-Animals...
Did you not read what was said,
ITS AT THE VETS.....mad:

Chill out! rolleyes:

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Yes I did read what was said, but Tory01 what has it got to do with you that I am dyslectic, the comment was made for the other people that read these threads

Somany people put threads on boards but never think about seeking advice from a vet mad:

You want to read some of the threads on yahoo, some of the people waite untill thier pets are almost dead before seeking advice from a vet. confused:

Hi there thanks for all the replies, Sammy was at the vets and made a full recovery allthough she looks like she has spots of blood. I took her back to vets this week and they have put on her on Baytril and also taken a urine sample they think it could be a cystitis. Sammy is doing really well at the moment.