My rabbitseeemstohave a cold he sneezes a lot and hasmucusthatis a milky white. At times his nostrilsclose because the mucus becomes sticky and forms a scab. So I have beencleaning it daily but it has been going on for 2 months. Anysuggestions??
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My rabbitseeemstohave a cold he sneezes a lot and hasmucusthatis a milky white. At times his nostrilsclose because the mucus becomes sticky and forms a scab. So I have beencleaning it daily but it has been going on for 2 months. Anysuggestions??*nepo*
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Welcome to the forum. Ifyou have a vet you should take him to the vet. I don't know what elseyou could do.
. Ifyou have a vet you should take him to the vet. I don't know what elseyou could do.
pamnock
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"Snuffles" isa generic termfor rhinitis/cold symptoms in rabbitswhich may includecongestion, sneezing, matted paws, runny eyes, temperature, runny nose(clear, white or colored). In some cases, the illness may progress intoa bacterial infection such as pneumonia. The term snuffles is notspecific to any particular pathogen and may or may not be contagious.In most cases where the rabbit is "blowing snot" the condition ischronic and may respond only temporarily to treatment. Certainmedications can help to relieve symptoms.
Common pathogens that may cause "cold/snuffles" symptoms in rabbitsinclude Pasteurella (often in conjunction with Bordatella), Staph,Strep, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, fungus or environmental irritants.
A nasal culture of the "snot" can be taken. This test is less expensive, but also less accurate than an extensive blood test.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to attempt successful treatment withoutfirst identifying the pathogen so the correct antibiotic can be used ifthe infection is bacterial.
The mucus can cause irritation around the nasal passages that can leadto a bacterial infection and painful scabbing around the nose.
A little vicks in a vaporizer can help relieve symptoms while the rabbit is undergoing treatment.
Pam
Common pathogens that may cause "cold/snuffles" symptoms in rabbitsinclude Pasteurella (often in conjunction with Bordatella), Staph,Strep, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, fungus or environmental irritants.
A nasal culture of the "snot" can be taken. This test is less expensive, but also less accurate than an extensive blood test.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to attempt successful treatment withoutfirst identifying the pathogen so the correct antibiotic can be used ifthe infection is bacterial.
The mucus can cause irritation around the nasal passages that can leadto a bacterial infection and painful scabbing around the nose.
A little vicks in a vaporizer can help relieve symptoms while the rabbit is undergoing treatment.
Pam
Warmest Welcome, Colleen,
Pamnock is an ARBA (American Rabbit Breeder Association) Judge. She'sbred rabbits for many years and knows more about rabbits than mostcommon vets.
We refer to her as "Doc" and our 'walking rabbit encyclopedia' in this forum.
Her advice to you is the best we have to offer.
Do keep us posted. I'll be praying for a good outcome.
-Carolyn
Pamnock is an ARBA (American Rabbit Breeder Association) Judge. She'sbred rabbits for many years and knows more about rabbits than mostcommon vets.
We refer to her as "Doc" and our 'walking rabbit encyclopedia' in this forum.
Her advice to you is the best we have to offer.
Do keep us posted. I'll be praying for a good outcome.
-Carolyn
rabbitgirl
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pamnock wrote:
A little vicks in a vaporizer can help relieve symptoms while the rabbit is undergoing treatment.
Really?? That's safe? How awesome! Fen needs some help!
I shook out his blankets and covered the hay, and he seemed better.Winters are awful for the poor guy, so even any temporary help would begreat.
Rose
A little vicks in a vaporizer can help relieve symptoms while the rabbit is undergoing treatment.
Really?? That's safe? How awesome! Fen needs some help!
I shook out his blankets and covered the hay, and he seemed better.Winters are awful for the poor guy, so even any temporary help would begreat.
Rose
JimD
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Hi Colleen!
Welcome to the forum.
How's the bunnie doin?? :?
Jim
Welcome to the forum.
How's the bunnie doin?? :?
Jim
Bunbun
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My little girl bun called Fern has been sneezingfor several months now, my vet tried putting her on antibiotics(Baytril, assuming it was pasturella), she was on it for about 2 monthsin total, she got a bit better, then a bit worse and then it didn'tseem to be doing much at all so I took her off it.
Next we assumed it was an allergy or stress (especially cos we movedhouse in the middle of treatment when she got slightly worse) soremoved anything from the flat that I thought would affect her - nochange.
Took her too a specialist exotic vet - he did a culture from up hernose, found it was strep so now she is on the right antibiotic, and hasbeen for 3 weeks. At the start there was a dramatic improvement, butshe is still sneezing - how long should a bunny be on antibiotics? andwill we ever get rid of it?
Fern has always had problems with her teeth growing upwards into hernasal passage and eye sacs so they vet things this may have somethingto do with it and wants to remove some of her teeth. This REALLYbothers me - is it safe? Has anyone had to do this to their bunny? I amscared that she'll be unhappy. Sometimes she has to have her frontteeth clipped down (they grow out of line) and she's grumpy for daysafterwards cos she can't chew stuff that she likes to chew - likecardboard and shredding the paper in her cage. I just can't bringmyself to do anything that will make her sad.
What do you all think?
Next we assumed it was an allergy or stress (especially cos we movedhouse in the middle of treatment when she got slightly worse) soremoved anything from the flat that I thought would affect her - nochange.
Took her too a specialist exotic vet - he did a culture from up hernose, found it was strep so now she is on the right antibiotic, and hasbeen for 3 weeks. At the start there was a dramatic improvement, butshe is still sneezing - how long should a bunny be on antibiotics? andwill we ever get rid of it?
Fern has always had problems with her teeth growing upwards into hernasal passage and eye sacs so they vet things this may have somethingto do with it and wants to remove some of her teeth. This REALLYbothers me - is it safe? Has anyone had to do this to their bunny? I amscared that she'll be unhappy. Sometimes she has to have her frontteeth clipped down (they grow out of line) and she's grumpy for daysafterwards cos she can't chew stuff that she likes to chew - likecardboard and shredding the paper in her cage. I just can't bringmyself to do anything that will make her sad.
What do you all think?
pamnock
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Bunbun wrote:
Smart vet -- have the teeth removed as they are causing pressure andirritation on the sinus cavities. The tooth problem can alsolead to serious abcesses in the mouth.
The rhinitis may be a chronic problem, but it does clear up in some cases.
Pam
Smart vet -- have the teeth removed as they are causing pressure andirritation on the sinus cavities. The tooth problem can alsolead to serious abcesses in the mouth.
The rhinitis may be a chronic problem, but it does clear up in some cases.
Pam
Bo B Bunny
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Pam's the gal to listen to on this!
Fern is precious!
Fern is precious!
Bunbun
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Fern's sneezing is now fairly sporadic, we'regoing to keep her on the antibiotics until after christmas - especiallycos we have to do a bti of travelling and she'll get a bit stressed inthe car. Then after christmas its xray time to see how bad her teethare now (last xrays done 18 months ago, but changing her diet to mainlytimothyy grass has helped no end with her teeth problems). If the vetsays some of her teeth have to go, then I'll do what he says. I knowthat I'll be more bothered about it that she will!
Bo - you're right, Fern is precious - and tugging at my trouser leg as I type!
Bo - you're right, Fern is precious - and tugging at my trouser leg as I type!
mambo101
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Give the medication a little time. Stephie had arunny nose when I took her to the vet for her first exam back inAugust. The vet gave her anti-biotics and in a week she was ok.
Bo B Bunny
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Bunbun wrote:
What were you thinking? You aren't supposedto type when she wants attention! LOL!Bo - you're right, Fern is precious - and tugging at my trouser leg asI type!
