Really! Everytime he lays down, within one second he gives one little sneeze. It's so funny... I am taking him to the vet for a check up in a few days. But meanwhile, has anyone heard of bunnies allergic to laying down?
2006-09-28 01:51:59 · 9 answers · asked by leavemealonestalker 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It may just be an automatic reaction, or a physical issue with his throat/mouth/nose.
It may be allergic to something you clean with, but you can't be allergic to physically laying down.
Side note - not all vets are rabbit savvy... you can check with the house rabbit society to find a vet who has rabbit experience (www.rabbit.org) I tell everyone this because I had a friend who lost her rabbit because of a vet's mistake.
2006-09-28 02:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits do not catch colds but they can catch something called pasturella which is a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. It is dangerous and can kill your rabbit if left untreated. Signs of this are: colored discharge from the nose, sticky or wet paws (from washing the face), labored breathing or coughing. If this is happening they need to see a rabbit savvy vet immediately and begin a course of antibiotics and probiotics.
It is possible that something else in the environment is irritating his nose (air freshener, bedding, dust, other animal dander) so keep an eye out for other things you might be using and try to eliminate whatever you might think is the issue.
2006-09-28 05:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by Monet_Star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard of that. My bunny will sometimes sneeze when he gets some dust in his nose.
If your bunny is sneezing a lot and has a runny nose and/or runny eyes it could be more serious. It's good that you are going to the vet to have your bunny checked out.
It could be nothing and it could be many things. Is your vet "rabbit savvy?" Not all vets are. If you go to www.rabbit.org there is a section there on rabbit savvy vets by state.
Here is a link to articles on respiratory infections in bunnies just in case you need to show it to your vet.
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Respiratory/respira_main.htm
2006-09-29 09:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by Martha G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my bunny sneezes sometime when she lays down. She has hay on the bottom of her cage. Maybe the dust from the your bunnies food dish, the bedding or they hay could just be making him sneeze when he lies down.
:)
2006-09-29 20:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by Blah Blah Blah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits, like human beings could be allergic or could have respiration infections. understanding the adaptation is the significant undertaking. dwelling house dirt, fragrance, fabric softener, room fresheners, cigarette smoke, pot pouri and a great number of greater issues modern-day in each dwelling house could reason rabbits to grow to be allergic. products used for bedding or muddle like pine, cedar, or clay litters is additionally the wrongdoer. outdoors, dirt, smoke, pollen, hay and greater may be the reason.
2016-10-01 11:12:18 · answer #5 · answered by alia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more likely un upper respirtory problem dealing with the movement of the lungs when laying down. http://www.rabbit.org It could also be if you have cedar shavings in there. Cedar is very bad for buns.
2006-09-28 02:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His nose is sensitive and is most likely being agitated by his bedding material(tickled). It may be possible his bed is too snug and he goes in tight(Gesundheit)
2006-09-28 02:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prop it up in the cage
2006-09-28 04:53:01 · answer #8 · answered by beautybear3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throat Bunny's are always laid down because there at it like rabbits
2006-09-28 01:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by sizzlerfc 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋