Sneezing

[Ameliasaur]

It has been a long time since I've had a rabbit & the rabbits I had never had any problems.
I got a new bunny not too long ago & he is always sneezing. He doesn't have a runny nose & he's breathing through his nose fine.

I'm not sure of his exact age because the person I got him from isn't either, but she believes he's under a year old. I believe she said he is a Lionhead/Lop mix (which lop, I'm not sure). I've been feeding him various vegetables, hay and pellets.

 

[mistyjr]

He might be allergic to something?! I had a rabbit that had allergies to their feed. Anything near her food or eating she would sneeze. Also it can something new in the area of the rabbit, Or food, dusty hay,ect..

 

[Ameliasaur]

I was hoping that would be all.
Now the problem will be figuring out what it is. I'm still going to keep an eye on him to make sure it doesn't develop. But I'm thinking it is most likely the hay or litter because he wasn't provided with either before I got him.
Thank you for your reply.

 

[Maureen Las]

If he is anew pet and has not been to a vet yet I would recommend getting him checked out. You don't know his past ...

I have seen many respiratory infections in rabbits let go because the owner thought "allergies" first.
Here is the forum's list of vets in Ok


http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=11626&forum_id=9

 

[Bunnylova4eva]

Good sign that there's no discharge. Most likely allergec to something. What bedding do you use? What hay (band)?

I might still get him checked out if it continues, but the no-discharge is a very very good sign.