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Why is my bunny coughing and sneezing after drinking water now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 2.5 lbs

Hi. My 4 month old bunny (Mix) has been having a cough/sneeze after drinking her water (No discharge). Not sure if I should worry about it or not. :(

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2019

I would be somewhat worried. Make sure the environment is as dust-free as possible. Feed a high quality hay/low dust hay and pellets and low dust shavings like these products: ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/small-animal/small-animal-bedding-litter/carefresh-natural-pet-bedding ) ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/brand/oxbow ) If you do these changes and Lumi is still sneezing/coughing then she should be seen by a vet to rule out a respiratory infection.

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