How can I help my sneezing rabbit?

How can I help my sneezing rabbit?

A very clogged nose is definitely a problem, as rabbits are obligate nasal breathers. You can help clear your bunny's nose temporarily by gently suctioning with a pediatric ear syringe. Ask your vet about using a mild, pediatric antihistamine such as Benadryl to help shrink swollen nasal membranes.

What does it mean when a rabbit sneezes?

Coughing, sneezing, and wheezing This is abnormal in rabbits and could indicate a respiratory infection. If untreated, rabbits can develop pneumonia which may be fatal. Rabbits do not get “common colds” like humans do!

How do you treat a respiratory infection in rabbits?

Successful treatment of upper respiratory infection needs to be aggressive and long. Often a combination of antibiotics is used, like oral administration of enrofloxacin or ciprofloxacin, accompanied by gentamycin based nose drops.

How long do rabbit snuffles last?

The infection can progress quickly and severely, resulting in a bloodstream infection (septicemia) that can kill a rabbit in two days. At the other end of the spectrum, the infection can be a low-grade chronic condition that waxes and wanes over weeks.