Sneezing and discharge

[Gravellilac]

Hi so my rabbit had been sneezing for last couple of days quite a lot and I thought maybe it was the new hay I got him or the dust from it but just a minute ago he wouldn’t stop sneezing so I went down to see and there was this white snot thing on the floor should I get him checked out? He’s eating and drinking fine has been sleeping a lot. Overall he’s acting fine just a lot of sneezing and that snot thing I’ll upload a photo thank you! It’s very white and thick

 

[JBun]

If that's white mucous from his nose, yes your rabbit needs to be checked. White nasal discharge is from a bacterial infection, which could be from a URI or possibly some foreign object like hay, that got stuck up the nose. The vet can take a look in the nose with an otoscope, to see if there's anything visible, then should prescribe the necessary meds.

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-snuffles/

https://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Respiratory/Bacterial/URI.htm

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Snuffles

Common ones initially prescribed for a URI are baytril, meloxicam, and bisolvon. Though in more serious cases, a culture may be taken and the appropriate antibiotic for that bacteria prescribed. Stubborn infections like pasteurella, may need a 'heavier duty' antibiotic like azithromycin.

There are risks with some antibiotics used with rabbits and some should only be given by injection and never orally, so just be aware and make sure you go to a knowledgeable rabbit vet. Baytil is one of the safer ones, but not always very effective.

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Choosing_a_rabbit_veterinarian

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/recommended-rabbit-friendly-vets/

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Veterinary_emergencies

 

[Gravellilac]

If that's white mucous from his nose, yes your rabbit needs to be checked. White nasal discharge is from a bacterial infection, which could be from a URI or possibly some foreign object like hay, that got stuck up the nose. The vet can take a look in the nose with an otoscope, to see if there's anything visible, then should prescribe the necessary meds.

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-snuffles/

https://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Respiratory/Bacterial/URI.htm

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Snuffles

Common ones initially prescribed for a URI are baytril, meloxicam, and bisolvon. Though in more serious cases, a culture may be taken and the appropriate antibiotic for that bacteria prescribed. Stubborn infections like pasteurella, may need a 'heavier duty' antibiotic like azithromycin.

There are risks with some antibiotics used with rabbits and some should only be given by injection and never orally, so just be aware and make sure you go to a knowledgeable rabbit vet. Baytil is one of the safer ones, but not always very effective.

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Choosing_a_rabbit_veterinarian

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/recommended-rabbit-friendly-vets/

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Veterinary_emergencies

Thank you for the reply, I think it was just a piece of hay stuck up there. Once he got the white thing out he’s been fine,no sneezing,no more white stuff and been acting normal. I called the vets and they said they most likely thing something was stuck up there!!