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Unusual behaviors

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Question
Dana,
I left my Flemish Giant Rabbit with the Breeder when I went out of town for 4 days and we had intentions on breeding her. I know that he tried intorducing her to a buck, but didn't seem to be interested in him. I am not sure if she was able to mate while she was there. When we picked her up to take her home she seemed fine. Now that we got home she seems to be acting unusual. She is breathing heavily, not eating or drinking, and rocking from side to side slowly (like she is on a boat or drunk). I don't know what to do, I am very nervous and the vet isn't open right now. I hope you can help me.

Thank you,
Tabitha

Answer
Dear Tabitha,

Please read this:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html

for emergency instructions.  I hope the stress of this disruption in her life didn't make her sick, and that she's feeling better now. Please also read:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/breeding.html

I hope she'll be fine.

Dana