Victoria Goren Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 We've had our rabbit, Stewie, for a little over a month now and ten minutes ago I was in the garden where he free ranges and something happened, so he ran and the dog (who has been fine with him up until this) chased after him, and Stewie hit his side on something and now he's not moving much and making a funny noise when he breathes, although if I try to pick him up he runs. Could he be scared or hurt? I've put him in his hutch now with his food and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I would suggest you take him to the vet and get him checked out. It could be he's just winded himself but if he is making noises when he breathes I think it's worth checking out. Maybe give him a bit of time to calm down first unless he really seems in pain as going to the vet is stressful in itself. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Goren Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 I've put him in his hutch with food and water and I'll keep checking on him, it's like a snort kind of sound. He seems a bit better now just a bit, what's the word, skittish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 If he's looking better that's good news. My rabbits do get very skittish when scared and can take a while to calm down. Try giving him a treat eg a bit of biscuit, I know it's not good for them but it may take his mind off being scared. Mine also calm down if they are cuddled. If he is still snorting later and is scared still I would still suggest taking him to the vet. It is a good opportunity to register him and give him a health check if there is nothing else wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Goren Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Thank you, Sam. When my parents (one of whom is a member in the chicken section) get home I'll see what they think is the best thing to do. He's letting me fuss him but jerks back a few times. But he seem to be sitting normally. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I'd suggest that you take him to the vet, if only to be safe. he may just be rather scared as bunnies can make that noise when they're spooked, but he may have injured his ribs. Bunnies are pretty delicate and inclined to shock easily too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Goren Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 I've just checked on him again and he seems to be back to his old self, wanting to be picked up and hopping. I think we might end up taking him to the vet to be sure. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...