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Which sign can mean a rabbit is overheating?

Fast, shallow breathing, with a wet nose and hot ears.

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  1. Fast, shallow breathing ✔
  2. Slow blinking
  3. Hair standing up

Why: Signs of heat exhaustion in rabbits include fast, shallow breathing, a wet nose, listlessness and hot ears. Move the rabbit somewhere cool, dampen its ears and call a vet.

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Answer: Fast, shallow breathing. Signs of heat exhaustion in rabbits include fast, shallow breathing, a wet nose, listlessness and hot ears. Move the rabbit somewhere cool, dampen its ears and call a vet.

  1. Rabbit.org: How to Keep Your Rabbit Cool in Summer rabbit.org/care/how-to-keep-your-rabbit-cool-in-summer
    Fast, shallow breathing.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Rabbit.org: How to Keep Your Rabbit Cool in Summer rabbit.org/care/how-to-keep-your-rabbit-cool-in-summer
    Wetness around the nose.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. House Rabbit Society: Warm Weather houserabbit.org/warm-weather
    Do not submerge your rabbit in cold water as it may cause shock.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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