Fur Mites/Respiratory issues

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

So i noticed lately that fluffy has a dirty nose. I don't think he's sneezing but his noise is always a little bit dirty like there has been some discharge. He does sound possibly a little congestive but is doing fine.

 

[Maureen Las]

If the discharge was clear andthere is sneezing there is time to wait and see ; but if you can hear congestion a vet visit is needed. Fluffy probably needs a culture and antibiotic for a URI. It won't go away on its own

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=16807&forum_id=10

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Rabbits can't get our colds/flus.

If there is discharge and sneezing, I would head to the vet for a culture for sure for Pasteruella. Also, and discharge that is coloredcould be a clear indicator of an upper bacterial respitory infection as Pasturella is.

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

The discharge is colored it's look's black. I don't hear any sneezing from him. So i guess i'll stay up for a bit and wait for the Clinic to open and give them a call.

 

[Maureen Las]

black sounds like dried blood..I would get her in right away

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Did you get him in? What happened? Keep us posted on Fluffy!

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

No i haven't taken him in yet. He's still doing fine but i promise he will go in Jan. If it were dried blood wouldn't i see blood coming from his nose?? He has a little bit on his nose, i was going to take a pic last night but there wasn't much to see. He's still active and looking forward to treat time.

 

[Maureen Las]

If you are hearing congestion you should take him ASAP
he will go get worse if you wait....

 

[Maureen Las]

If he has congestion that you can hear you really should take him sooner rather than later....

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

I'm sorry, but if I were you, I would get him in asap! Pasturella can be life threatening to a bun if not treated soon enough. It's like Pnemonia to us:?.

Keep us posted and best of luck to you and Fluffy.

 

[gentle giants]

Within the past two months, I have two rabbits come down with repsiratory symptoms. Two days later, both had gone over the Bridge. If a rabbit has respiratory symptoms, please get to the vet ASAP!!Rabbits can go downhill so incredibly fast.

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

You don't have to tell my twice. But he seems to be fine. Don't hurt me :sofa:. He will go in soon i promise.

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

I made an apt. for Fluffy on Jan. 5th to see the vet. So i'll let ya know how things turn out. I had them out for a bit last night and i noticed he sneezed a couple of times but he cleaned himself up before i check him out.

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

So i picked my poor fluffy up tonight and put him on the bed and noticed it looked he had dandruff.. But from what i read it's likely fur mites..
SOOOO how does one bunny get fur mites if he isn't exposed to any other pets??? The only new things are a dog blanket and towel. And new hay and different litter.. Could it of come from any of this???
I'll make sure i mention it to the vet on the 5th when he goes in.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

I've heard mites can come from hay, I know, ugh. Let the vet check it out.

 

[pamnock]

Most rabbits actually carry a small population of mites. Occasionally, there is an overgrowth in the population, often occurring in very young, very old or sick rabbits. Wooled rabbits are also at higher risk.

Pam

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

Great. Is there anything i can do to prevent them from coming back?? or just live with the fact...

 

[gingers_giants]

Ive used fur mite powder. I had arabbit that had fur mites once, I treated her with the power, and I never really had a problem after that. From what i remember it was a young animal.

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

And where does 1 find Fur Mite powder?

 

[pamnock]

You can use kitten flea powder, Sevin dust or rabbit mite dust. Ivermectin is very effective against fur mites.

Pam