New bunny having sneezing fits.

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- 12/30/2017 at 5:40 PM
  Heatherncas
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  Hello everyone. I just got a new bunny on December 13th from my local animal shelter, his name is Kylo. Kylo has been eating, drinking, playing, sleeping and pooping perfectly fine. However he is doing this weird thing where he starts sneezing for like a minute straight and shakes his head around. He also makes these other noises that freak me out.. I’m not sure if it’s a cough or sneeze. If anyone knows what this noise is that would be great. I have a link to a video below.
  
  https://www.dropbox.com/s/gep48fnluxt6r14/Bunnysneeze.mp4?dl=0
- 12/30/2017 at 8:44 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  That seems like a classic URI, or upper respiratory infection. There’s a bacteria in his nasal passages that is multiplying and needs to be killed with an antibiotic or antibiotics. You’ll need to obtain these from a vet. The sooner, the better, so the bacteria has less time to multiply and grow stronger.
  
  On this old post, I replied with a long comment outlining Wick’s 3mo dealing with a URI: https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/157402/Default.aspx
  
  … Make sure you see an exotic vet, not a dog/cat vet. While well intended, regular vets do not have the proper knowledge to treat rabbits, especially when URI treatment requires multiple potential treatment revisions and trial and error of medications.
  
  … Allergies is also a possibility, but if you notice the sneezing ramping up and getting severe, it’s definitely a URI in my opinion. Allergies typically don’t cause the sneeze fits you’re seeing. Reducing dust in hay and litter will help not aggravate his nose.
  
  What color is his nasal discharge at this point?
  
  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.
- 12/31/2017 at 9:03 AM
  Heatherncas
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  Thank you for the reply! That’s the thing. I haven’t noticed any discharge coming from his nose, eyes or anything. I’ve been monitoring it but I can’t seem to find anything coming out.
  
  My vet sees all animals, so I can take him there. I may contact the shelter I got him from and see if they noticed anything while he was with them too.
- 12/31/2017 at 9:56 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  A URI may not start off having discharge. Imagine a human cold. It doesn’t immediately start with gross colored snot.
  
  If the sneezing frequency ramps up, schedule an appointment sooner rather than later.
  
  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.
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