he loves being out in the rain but not sure if this can lead to him 'catching' a cold?
2006-08-28 23:56:29 · 27 answers · asked by TrudyForest 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
yes
2006-08-28 23:58:29 · answer #1 · answered by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess it would depend on the kind of rain wouldn't it? If it is a warm summer rain then I wouldn't think that they would have a problem but if it is only 35 outside then I wouldn't let it out in the rain.
Rabbits have more of a problem with drafts, if your rabbit got all wet and was then left in an outside hutch it could very well develope snuffles (don't let the name fool you). Rabbits don't need to be around another sick animal to catch a cold, they are very sensitive animals and can develope sicknesses all on their own. A good site to learn about stuff like this is doubledutchrabbitry.com
2006-08-29 13:06:04 · answer #2 · answered by HamSandwich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ...cold or wet conditions lead to stress, leading to a suppressed immune system and so can be a cause of "a cold", and also by a decreasing the efficiency of the mucociliary clearance mechanism of the rabbits airways and so prevent the clearance of particulate matter, bacteria and viruses from the airways and so forming a nidus for infection or a "cold". But please be aware of a more sinister condition called "Snuffles" and it is potentially fatal so if in doubt, take him to the vet for a little check up!!!
2006-08-29 00:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rabbit can't really get a cold but, you should always offer him a dry area to rest. If he has a food and water bowl try keeping them out of the rain so, if he doesn't want to get wet he doesn't have to. After it rains you might want to take a towel and dry him off a little. Doing this will keep him warm.
2006-08-29 00:26:41 · answer #4 · answered by Nikia P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like humans, getting cold/feeling cold/getting wet etc have absolutely no affect on whether you get a cold or not - it is purely if the cold virus or germ is around, then some will catch it, and some will not. The "common cold" is one of medecine's unsolved mysteries.........there is a Research Centre devoted to this, and to quote them
"Can a chill cause a cold? There is no scientific evidence that chilling the body causes an increased susceptibility to infection or an increase in the severity of symptoms."
2006-08-29 00:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by Peter C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think of that your rabbit would be nice outdoors as long as he has a lined hutch for take care of. confirm you have some hay interior the lined hutch section. Or a heat blanket. I had my bunnies interior in the time of their first wintry climate yet basically because of the fact I have been given them interior the wintry climate while they have been toddlers. I certainly have a three month previous dwarf lop who's an outdoors rabbit, or maybe if it truly is summer right here it truly is nonetheless quite chilly in the process the night. I have been given a warmth pad for her from my close by vet. I warmth it up at approximately 10pm while it gets chilly & positioned it in her hutch on a blanket. It maintains to be heat all night & she loves it. warm water bottle additionally are solid yet while your bunny has a tendency to chew issues then it truly is not the style of super concept.
2016-11-06 00:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being out in the rain will make him cold and drop his body heat temperature which will lower the effectiveness of his immune system. But if there isn't a cold virus that can gain access into his body he will not get sick. But if there is a virus he will be more likely to get sick, because of his immune system not being able to kill the virus fast enough.
2006-08-29 00:18:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbit's can get snuffles, which is discharge from there eyes and lots of snezing, it can be deadly. But i think it is caused by stress and diet. Not rain.I would let him keep playing in the rain, its what they do in the wild although i would be carefull if he gets cold. If you are really worried get a tarpaulin, thats what i did.
2006-08-29 21:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by ilovecantering 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Would leave a child out in the cold?
2006-08-29 00:03:55 · answer #9 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recently had my rabbit at the vet with snuffles. apparantly its something which rabbits carry in their genes and stress, poor diet or extreme or sudden changes in temperature can bring on. if its just the occasional sneeze then it usually clears up itself as long as kept warm and dry. however vets like to treat bunnies quite vigorously with antibiotics as they have such small and delicate respiratory systems. it can also lead to a build up of mucus in the sinus system, pneumonia, etc etc so if he has a runny nose or eyes or the sneezing is very frequent, id take him to the vet - better safe than sorry.
2006-08-31 11:30:41 · answer #10 · answered by firefly85 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u were out in the rain u would get cold feet.
2006-08-30 05:37:48 · answer #11 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋