My rabbit has snuffles again. Treat all rabbits or just the sick one?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 4 days old | 2 lbs
rabbits on baytril for 12 days, ran out of baytril to give, and could not get more as it is no longer being sold here. tried another enrofloxacin brand, it smelled like vinegar and gave the rabbits wet stool on day 2 so i stopped. one of the rabbits has started do develop snuffles symptoms again. but NOT THE OTHER RABBITS. q: do i give them all the medication or just the sick one? will he get reinfected from the others later? separation is NOT an option
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Published on September 5th, 2018
Only give it to the sick one for now, if the second one starts showing symptoms then treat him as well. a good alternative to baytril is Septrin (trimetoprim sulfa), this should be easy to find in human pharmacies (children suspension).
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Published on February 6th, 2020
Snuffles (Pasteurellosis) is very difficult to completely resolve in rabbits. The infection may go dormant, however it is likely to be with Biscuit for life. Baytril is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in rabbits and one of the few that can safely be used. Ciprofloxacin and Trimethoprim Sulfa are two other antibiotics that could be dispensed by your vet. You can have your veterinarian swab Biscuit's nose or collect a sample of discharge to submit for culture and sensitivity. This may identify any other bacteria as well as the most effective antibiotic to use in treatment. Until then, continue to medicate him as directed by your veterinarian, make sure he is eating and drinking normally and keep him warm and as stress free as possible. https://www.petcoach.co/article/snuffles-pasteurellosis
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