My rabbit isn't moving and is breathing with difficulty.
'Coniglio' = ko-NEE-lyo. 'Fatica' = fa-TEE-ka (effort/difficulty). Emergency phrase for a small pet.
Reporting a respiratory or neurological emergency in a rabbit — requires urgent veterinary attention.
'Non si muove' (doesn't move) — present tense indicates current state. 'Respira con fatica' (breathes with difficulty) — 'fatica' as noun means effort. Rabbits are prey animals that hide illness until severely ill — any rabbit that appears unwell is genuinely sick and needs immediate attention. GI stasis (blocco gastrointestinale) is a common, life-threatening rabbit emergency.
Il coniglio non ha fatto feci da ieri — potrebbe essere un blocco intestinale?
The rabbit hasn't produced droppings since yesterday — could it be an intestinal blockage?
GI stasis emergency — faeces cessation is always serious in rabbits.
Il mio coniglio ha la testa inclinata da stamattina.
My rabbit has had its head tilted since this morning.
'Head tilt' (torcicollo) in rabbits often indicates ear infection or encephalitozoon.
Il coniglio ha smesso di bere e non si avvicina al cibo.
The rabbit has stopped drinking and doesn't approach food.
Anorexia + adipsia in rabbits = urgent — 12+ hours without food is dangerous.
Rabbits and guinea pigs are popular pets in Italy, but specialist 'exotic animal' (animali esotici) veterinarians are not always available in smaller towns. When choosing a vet for small mammals, birds or reptiles, check they have specific training — standard dog/cat vets may not be adequately equipped. Major Italian cities have specialist exotic animal clinics.