Sneezing white snot but well in himself

[chocmints]

Sorry for the silly question...

My 6 year old house rabbit, BB, a cross between a lop and a lion head, has been sneezing frequently for the past few days - and has now sneezed a large white mucous globule. I don't know whether to be worried and take him to the vet or not as he seems to be perfectly happy and well in himself running round the living room, generally getting into mischief, and he's urinating and defecating normally. I've read before on forums that white snot is pasteurella until proven otherwise - is this true? If it is, do vets treat it when the rabbit appears to be completely well in himself? Thanks

 

[JBun]

It can be pasteurella or another bacteria, but you'll need to see your vet as it needs to be treated with antibiotics, or it can get much worse. The best thing to do is get a culture and sensitivity done on the bacteria, so the vet can prescribe an antibiotic that is effective against whatever bacteria your rabbit has.

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sneezing.html
http://www.rabbitsonline.net/f28/finding-vet-13366/
http://rabbit.org/vet-listings/

 

[chocmints]

Will get the C&S done, thanks JBun

 

[tonyshuman]

If it is a one-off event and there are no other signs of illness, I personally wouldn't worry. However the C & S may help set your mind at ease, and it is often better to be safe than sorry. Bunnies have been known to get stuff stuck in their noses, which eventually comes out after some violent sneezing and a bit of boogers. For instance, I am surprised my Tony hasn't gotten a pellet up his nose yet, he eats them so fast.