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Why is my mini lop rabbit's tummy swollen, sneezing, and lethargic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered

Hello I have a 10 week old mini lop rabbit. He eats when fed and drinks water but has a swollen tummy and sneezes quite a lot. I am quite worried because I have also noticed a change in his personality and he sits on the floor and doesn't move much. Could you provide me any help?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 2nd, 2017

Sneezing is a sign of an upper respiratory infection, it's very common in rabbits. the swollen abdomen could be the beginning of a bloat, which is a dangerous condition as well. you need to take hi to the vet ASAP in order to get him treated, he will need a course of antibiotics.

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