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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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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

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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