onesy

Question
hi dana - (system wouldn't let me attach a follow-up)

thank your for your prompt response.

your opinion is worth a great deal, that is why i asked.  but, i do apologize for putting you on the spot.

my instinct is the same, to wait; i believed that we had gotten thru the worst, at least for a while.  but the 'wheezing' i felt threw me, until then, i was ok.

i am a little concerned that you mentioned pain killers.  i hadn't felt that she was in pain particularly.  aside from the obvious, do her symptons indicate something else to you?

thanks, christie  

Answer
Dear Christie,

If she had mammary cancer, there is a chance it has metastasized to the lungs, which could be responsible for her fast breathing.  If there is a tumor reducing her lung capacity, she'll have to breathe more rapidly.

Rabbits are very stoic about pain, and she may not be in a LOT of pain, but if she has a tumor in her chest, there could be pain.  A chest radiograph might be in order, if your vet can do it without anesthesia (which would be a big risk for her now, from the sound of it).  That might tell yo more about what's going on inside, and how likely it is to be causing her pain.

I hope this helps.  I know this is a very hard time, and I'm sending lots of healing vibes.

Dana