Addie has a runny nose

FORUM

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 6sd replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 16 years, 3 months ago by MooBunnay.

Viewing 6 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 01/11/2010 at 4:55 PM
  Mr.Bill
  Participant
  176 posts
  Should I be worried. She’ll sneeze and a little clear snot comes out. I’m in PA, and it’s pretty cold here. Although I wouldn’t think that would matter as all the buns are always inside.
- 01/11/2010 at 5:18 PM
  Monkeybun
  Participant
  10479 posts
  If she has a runny nose, you may want to call a vet for her. Healthy bunnies usually don’t get runny noses
- 01/11/2010 at 5:24 PM
  katie, max & penny
  Participant
  956 posts
  sometimes max gets sniffly, but i definitely think a vet should look at her.
- 01/11/2010 at 8:28 PM
  jerseygirl
  Moderator
  22356 posts
  Ditto. Clear discharge is better than opaque/yellow or green, but still better to look into things early on. Are you using any new litter, hay, or products around the home? Sometimes sneezing and running noses can indicate teeth issues too.
- 01/12/2010 at 2:34 PM
  Sarita
  Participant
  18851 posts
  It is possible she has an upper respiratory infection – probably should get her examined by the vet just to be safe.
- 01/12/2010 at 4:57 PM
  Mr.Bill
  Participant
  176 posts
  She’s actually had this at least since we brought her and Ben home back in May. Her nose is very random. What I mean is I’ll be holding her against my chest, with her head up by mine, and her breathing is normal (other than being fast as she prefers not to be held). But then later you can hear her nose and she’ll sneeze and snot will come out. Then after that she’s fine.
  
  And like I said it’s really random. I’ve probably only seen the runny nose maybe 5 times now since we’ve had her. And by 5 times I don’t mean her having it a day or two and then clearing up. I mean 5 sneezes.
  
  I know all animals sneeze, I guess it’s just with her it worries me more as her sneezes also involve snot. I’ll give our vet a ring tomorrow. Her and Ben are about due to go in for a checkup anyhow so hopefully she can get us in quick.
  
  If buns have teeth problems, would that affect their eating, or how fast they eat?
- 01/12/2010 at 7:41 PM
  MooBunnay
  Participant
  3087 posts
  Sometimes teeth problems can affect eating, but sometimes they cause things like a runny nose or watery eyes, and you can’t tell from their eating habits that it is their teeth causing the problem.
  
  I have a bunny that seems to have allergies, so he will sneeze if there is a strong scent in the air like perfume or air fresheners. I think it is a good idea to call your vet because sometimes a runny nose can be a sign of a much more serious underlying issue, and it is always good to catch any sickness or health problem early.
Author

Messages

Viewing 6 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.