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Whistling on exhale

PostPosted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:45 pm
by Dani
Just today I noticed Sheldon has a slight "whistle" on her exhale. I hadn't noticed it earlier in the day. I had her in a box while I was doing a partial water change. We had been outside basking and I hadn't heard anything but I started noticing this after we were in the house awhile. It seemed to be on each exhale. Her eyes and nostrils are clear. No open mouth breathing or anything. Her water temp is about 74. Is this normal? Is this very early signs of a problem? Should I bump up the tank temp? She was just at vet on Sat for follow-up deworming and they said everything was fine. If it is an infection can it come on that quickly? thanks

Re: Whistling on exhale

PostPosted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 3:22 pm
by steve
It happens with my female RES occasional, especially after she surfaces from a long swim.

Re: Whistling on exhale

PostPosted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 3:44 pm
by Dani
Thanks, how long does it last, or I guess the better question is, at what point, if any, should I worry about this?

Re: Whistling on exhale

PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:34 am
by steve
She doesn't do it often. It's not a direct symptom of anything (unlike wheezing), though it might be weight related. Is she on the hefty side?

Re: Whistling on exhale

PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:36 am
by penelope
Ditto.
My female does the same.

Re: Whistling on exhale

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 8:37 pm
by Dani
She is 491g and about 5.5 inches, maybe a bit longer. She doesn't look overweight to me but I don't know if that is or not. she doesn't seem to be doing it any more, in any case