Sneezing Question

[Ryes]

I've been reading through posts about sneezing and before I schedule a vet visit, I wanted to get some input

Our buck, 6 months old, has had sneezing fits since we've had him (5-10 times a day, usually only 2-3 sneezes at a time). It has not gotten any worse since we've had him. It happens sometimes at the food bowl and sometimes when he is just standing or laying around. I'm on a trip with them and able to observe them more throughout the day. He has no runny nose, no matted hair on his paws. The only thing I've noticed is an occasional small bit of yellowish mucus on his nose; not every time - maybe once a day. I did notice a very small amount of matted hair below his nose this morning.

That said, do you think its worth a vet visit or are we overprotective bunny parents?

 

[JBun]

It could just be dusty hay, food, litter, dust on the floor, etc, causing the sneezing. Rabbits can also sometimes be sensitive to strong scents, chemical cleaners, have seasonal allergies or even be allergic to some types of hay (though not common). If it's not all day with consistent watery eyes or clear nasal discharge, then I'd be inclined to think it's dust or environmental scents causing the sneezing. But a sensitivity to a particular type of hay or pellet ingredient is also possible, even though it's rare.

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Rabbit_allergies
The yellow coloring could be dust causing it to be slightly colored runny(not sticky and thick) discharge. But if the nasal discharge is thick, sticky, and colored, that's a sign of a likely bacterial respiratory infection, and it should be checked by a knowledgeable rabbit vet. If in doubt, see a vet.

Medirabbit: respiratory issues in rabbits

https://rabbit.org/veterinarians/
(White sticky discharge from a respiratory infection)

 

[Ryes]

It could just be dusty hay, food, litter, dust on the floor, etc, causing the sneezing. Rabbits can also sometimes be sensitive to strong scents, chemical cleaners, have seasonal allergies or even be allergic to some types of hay (though not common). If it's not all day with consistent watery eyes or clear nasal discharge, then I'd be inclined to think it's dust or environmental scents causing the sneezing. But a sensitivity to a particular type of hay or pellet ingredient is also possible, even though it's rare.

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Rabbit_allergies
The yellow coloring could be dust causing it to be slightly colored runny(not sticky and thick) discharge. But if the nasal discharge is thick, sticky, and colored, that's a sign of a likely bacterial respiratory infection, and it should be checked by a knowledgeable rabbit vet. If in doubt, see a vet.

Medirabbit: respiratory issues in rabbits

https://rabbit.org/veterinarians/
(White sticky discharge from a respiratory infection)
View attachment 64810

It's definitely not white like the picture. And although he sneezed some yesterday, I didn't notice any yellow discharge. As you suggest, I think it's just dust hay or rabbit pellet dust. I'll keep an eye on it but thanks for the input.