My rabbit is sneezing, snorting, and cuddly. Could it be snuffles?

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The rabbit is making a snoring sound and is sneezing regularly he also has mucus on his nose and is much more 'cuddly' and seems to want to snuggle up more as if he is trying to get warm his nose also looks a bit sore I have a feeling the bunny may have 'snuffles' but I don't know? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 22 days old | 2.756 lbs

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA · Accepted Answer

It certainly sounds like snuffles (Pasteurellosis) but it is impossible to know for sure without seeing Kookie. Since Pasteurella can cause septicemia which may result in sudden death, it is important that you have Kookie seen by your veterinarian. Antibiotic treatment is often difficult and needs to continue for 6-8 weeks. Also, many antibiotics are ineffective against this disease because of an increase in resistant strains. Culture and sensitivity testing is therefore recommended to determine the best antibiotic to use. Keep in mind that there are other infectious diseases that can cause the same or similar clinical signs including some viral diseases. Your veterinarian will be able to examine Kookie, diagnose what is going on and recommend appropriate treatment.

My rabbit is sneezing, snorting, and cuddly. Could it be snuffles?

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