What is the white stuff coming out of my rabbit?
The calcium is excreted in the urine in the form of calcium carbonate. This substance is what makes normal rabbit urine cloudy in appearance compared to the urine from a human, dog or cat. The calcium carbonate is the white residue seen on the cage paper after the urine is dry.
How do you treat a respiratory infection in rabbits?
If your rabbit is very unwell with a respiratory infection, it’s likely that they will need intensive care in a veterinary hospital until they start to improve and eat again. If your rabbit is struggling to breathe, treatment is likely to start with giving them oxygen, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics.
What causes nose discharge in rabbits?
Foreign bodies, such as hay, hair or grass seeds, are common in rabbits, and can lead to infection and nasal discharge. Respiratory irritants, such as smoke, dust and high ammonia levels, irritate the nasal lining and secondary infection can occur. Allergic rhinitis is rare in rabbits.
Can snuffles in rabbits be cured?
Your vet may also recommend some changes to your rabbit’s diet to help prevent further teeth problems. Snuffles is a difficult disease to cure and treatment may need to be continued for several months before the condition improves.
Why does my rabbit sneeze and have mucus discharge?
There are different types of food which are poisonous to rabbits, but some might produce an allergic reaction which results in sneezing and maybe even mucus discharge. Nasal discharge is more likely to be clear for an allergic reaction as opposed to colored mucus which would accompany a viral infection.
Is it normal for a rabbit to sneeze all the time?
If more mucus comes while they are sneezing, it is likely that the rabbit ha some sort of respiratory illness. In these cases, it is normal to detect nasal discharge. This mucus discharge can appear around the nose itself, but it may also be present on their paws as they try to remove it.
What should I do if my Bunny is sneezing?
Keep your rabbit’s nose clean. If your rabbit is still sneezing and has a runny nose, use a damp cotton pad to clean away any discharge. Rabbits can only breathe through their noses, so it’s essential that you keep their nostrils clear and free of blockage.
Why does my rabbit have a runny nose?
The sneezing should stop once the foreign body is dislodged, but if sneezing continues, it is likely stuck. It is common for a rabbit to be sneezing with no discharge. However, you might also see your rabbit has a runny nose when they sneeze.
