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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Runny nose – normal or concerning? Reply To: Runny nose – normal or concerning?


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    Right now vigilant monitoring is a fine approach since frequency of discharge seems low. At the same time, if it is a URI (a common cause of nasal discharge, but not the only one), the sooner antibiotic treatment is started, typically the easier treatment is (since the infection has less time to multiply). Colored discharge (white, yellow, for example) is a clear sign of infection, though it is not always the first sign that pops up. Noisy breathing and consistent discharge are signs to watch for as well.

    It is possible that the two new family additions have nothing to do with this and it’s simply coincidence that your elder guy happened to contract/is showing signs at this time. Another potential is the stress from two new rabbits being present (it’s great that you’re taking many precautions, and also rabbits have very keen noses and ears, so who knows) made the elderly rabbit a bit more vulnerable to contracting a URI as well. There are many bacteria in the environment that can cause rabbits to contract ailments, but a healthy rabbit immune system actively fights it off. This is why we tend to see ringworm in younger rabbits (immune systems are not yet strong) and elderly rabbits (immune system is weaker). It could be that whatever is causing your elderly guy to show symptoms simply is not robust enough to contract anything in the sister.

    The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.