My rabbit is sneezing. Could it be her bedding or an infection?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed
My Rabbit Hestia was sneezing a lot the first day I got her (she had woodshavings in her cage) but the next day she only sneezed like 3 times (through the whole day) today I changed her bedding into a blanket, she only sneezed once and then the sneezing stopped, could it be and allergy towards woodshavings or an infection?
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on February 23rd, 2018
It's much more likely to be an upper respiratory infection also known as snuffles, it's very common in rabbits and will require antibiotic treatment. i recommend taking Hestia to the vet ASAP in order to get it treated.
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Published on April 6th, 2018
Upper respiratory infections in rabbits are very common, this is usually a bacterial infection that requires antibiotic treatment, sneezing is often the only sign of the disease in the beginning. you will have to take him to the vet ASAP in order to get it treated.
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Published on February 17th, 2019
This does not sound like an emergency but it requires veterinary care. Sneezing could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Published on January 21st, 2018
He'll have to be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating rabbits to definitively diagnose snuffles. Antique will likely be dispensed. If you have other rabbits, keep him away from them. Make sure he continues to eat and drink.
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