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My rabbit has a runny nose on GI stasis meds. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 2 lbs

My bunny is currently on medication for GI stasis. I noticed that he's been discharging from his nose since then. But I also thought it might be due to hay and removed them from his cage. How do I treat him?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2022

I would continue to treat the GI stasis and have your vet check him out again for the nasal discharge. Starting any other types of treatment at home may interfere with medications he is currently taking. Since you didn't mention his current medications I cannot really recommend anything at this time. You can put him in an enclosed bathroom and run the shower very hot to make the room steamy. The steam may help loosen any mucous/discharge he may have in his sinuses.

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