I haven’t had experiences with respiratory sicknesses but hopefully since you have been going to a vet, he/she can help you out more with it.

I am glad to hear they are letting you take your bunnies on board with you….I just got an email today from the Humane Society about 7 puppies that died in the cargo of American Airlines. I would recommend a hardcase so your rabbits can’t chew out if they wanted to. How long is the flight for you to California? I would put some hay and pellets in the carrier and attach a water bottle to the side. Remember though I know at least the airports here don’t let you bring liquids with you, you will have to purchase a water bottle inside the airport. (California Airports)

I prefer hard carriers — I feel they are more protective. I haven’t flown with my bunny but here is a link to a past discussion from a few years ago that includes a lot of links about traveling.

My bunny Rucy used to sneeze quite a bit but it was due to her ongoing teeth issues. And when a tooth would get infected, it would cause a whole host of other issues, runny eyes, runny nose, sneezing etc. Something to discuss with your own vet.

Have you noticed anything new in the environment – a different kind of hay, or more dust or?? Anything that would cause some nasal irritation.

If the airline has not sent you information I highly recommend you find their pet policy online or request they sent you the current one. They might be really specific about the type of carrier you can use, material it’s made of, size, type of opening etc. You might even be directed to use one of the airlines own carriers.

I think the smallest of the petmate ‘taxi cab’ ones will work fine. They cost about $ 20 at places like wal-mart.
you should have the vet check out the sneezing situation once more when all the meds are used up.

Not much help for the air travel, but as for the sneezes…

Sounds like the baytril has had some effect and that there is no more discharge.  The nasal tissues might still be inflamed and that could cause sneezing too.  Is the frequency less, or about the same as before?

The key will be to watch after the course of Baytril ends – if the goopy sneezing comes back then I’d suggest that you get a culture done so that you can be sure to use the right antibiotic to kill it.  There are lots of germs that can cause buns to sneeze, including the same germ that gives dogs ‘Kennel Cough’ (bordatella), so while Baytril is a good first option if it doesn’t work I think a culture is a better bet than flailing around with random antibiotics and hoping to get the right one.  It might work but it could also upset your bun’s tummy.

My Pepper has chronic pasteurella so I have lots of experience with sneezy buns and various antibiotics.

Uh, BB? You kind of forgot something there. The link? LOL

I definitely recommend a hard carrier. The one I found (you guys say it looks like a spaceship) comes with a sliding front piece that has two dishes to hold food and water. I would definitely bring bottled water and a small crock. plus a lot of hay and some pellets and treats in a sealed container. The biggest issue will be the need for litter. Not quite sure what’s the best way to handle that, other than having litter as bedding in the back of the carrier. Anyone else worked that one out?

All you have to do is empty the water bottle before you go through security and then fill it up once you’re through security at the airports drinking fountain (I always bring an empty water bottle with me and do this for myself).

I haven’t flown with bunnies, but weekend road trips. I usually just put the litter in the back quarter to third and then fold up a towel for the rest of it so they have a comfy place to lay down. Bunnies usually like to pee in the back corner of anything anyway (and well you know poo rolls everywhere) so that shouldnt be a problem.

I haven’t traveled with my two yet. Are you going to use one carrier or two? If you use one, you might be able to pass it off as “one” pet and only pay $75.. but the small carrier (needed to fit under your seat) might be too small for your two?

Please let us know how it goes! I know in a couple years we’ll be moving across country (who knows where yet!) and I’ve already tried to figure out how I’m going to move the bunnies.

The breeder I got my bunny from – I know breeders have a bad rep on this forum but this one is an exception to the rule – I find her caring sharing compassionate and loving of all bunnies – if one of her rabbits is born deformed or has a chronic condition, she nurses it as a housepet and tries to give it a long, happy healthy life – anyway, she flies Frontier airlines with her show bunnies all the time and puts kids’ Pedialyte in their drinking water in the carriers, says it minimizes their stress during their traveling. Wishing you the best for your travel and healing vibes for its sneezing!