Sneezy Sneezy!

[manic_muncher]

Ok so you all know we got 2 new buns a few weeks ago.  They are doing great, though I had to break their bunny bond due to space and everyone is housed separately for now.  When I picked them up from the breeder, I did not see any hay anywhere, so I asked if they have ever had hay, and learned they had not.  Eyes were clear and everyone happy bouncy bunnies.  I did not hear her sneeze once while talking with the people.

Drove them home in a cat carrier with timothy hay in it, for about a 45min drive.  Since being home, Bonnie has sneezed quite a bit.  Her eyes are clear, not wet or runny, and nose is clear, with only a bit of wetness after sneezing.  No discharge.  She sneezes 2-3 times sometimes 5-8 times in a row.  Not constantly, but very very frequently.  I’m pretty certain it’s the timothy hay doing it.  She almost always has a sneezing fit when she’s diving in to eat the hay.

I just bought a new 50# box of timothy! 

What type of hay can I try her on that would replace the nutritional requirements of timothy, but less dusty?  And what in the WORLD am I going to do once I have them bonded???  Bumpy and Clyde both love their timothy soo much.. and like I said… I just got 50# delivered TODAY!

[Sarita]

Try orchard grass. Give them all a try of it – they may like it just as well.

[DianaEvelyn08]

Asia has allergies too. Poor babies. My veterinarian gave me an Omega-3 booster that I mix into her food, and that has helped with her allergies.

Also, is it definitely the hay? I once switched my rabbits litter brand (I use paper litter), and the new brand made her sneeze more too. Certainly sounds like hay is the likely culprit, but it never hurts to consider all the possibilities.

[manic_muncher]

Thanks for the responses! No, I’m not 100% sure it’s the hay. Honestly, it would be a lot cheaper for me to try another litter before switching hays. She came out of a wire hutch, no litter, no hay… so both are completely foreign to her. Well, I’ll be cleaning her litterbox out tomorrow, guess I’ll be picking up a new litter too! Gah.. sneezing fit happening now.

[Deleted User]

IF Henry sneezed, it would be from his own fluff floating around and being sucked up our noses! No, Henry doesn’t sneeze – but since getting him ‘I’ sneeze everyday! It’s awful, so I know how poor Bonnie feels…… (I’m feeling ya Bonnie!). I grabbed a tissue this morning and after I blew my nose I noticed bunny fluff on it – still wondering if it was already on the tissue or from my nose??? Ha ha ha ha….. cheers manic.

[JackRabbit]

Manic, Kieko was a real sneezer when she was a baby. Turned out to be the litter. It’s worth a try.

[manic_muncher]

Oooo Thanks again!! That gives me hope! LOL

I felt so bad for her last night, she sneezed for a solid minute, lil cute choo choo sneezes.

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