Wet-nosed bunny

Question
I have a 5 month old dwarf rabbit (Charlie) and I bought him
about 3 weeks ago.  When I bought him, he had a little bit
of a wet nose (not dripping or anything) but it was a little
wet and had a slightly yellow crust around it that is only
noticed when you look up really close (he is also white
which is how I knew it was slightly yellow).  He had no
matted hair on his paws so I figured he was fine.  Since
then, his nose has stayed the same and he seems great.  He
eats, drinks, poops, runs around my room doing binkies, and
comes over for a pat when he is happy.  However, I read on
the internet that a wet nose for a rabbit should be
immediate cause for concern.  Should I be concerned?  Should
I take him to the vet?  Also, how much does a rabbit exam
cost?

Answer
Dear Karen,

Vet exam costs vary by location, so I can't help you there.  But call around to rabbit vets near you:

www.rabbit.org/

to find out their rates.

I think it would be wise to have him checked, and possibly given antibiotics if the vet thinks it's warranted.  Please see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sneezing.hml

and

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/culture.html

Hope that helps.

Dana