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Rough Breathing

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Question

Bella Bella Crackers
Hello!
My bunny has been sneezing quite a bit.. not as frequent anymore,
but when she breahtes she grunts almost. she sounds congested almost. she also has a red "eyelid" whenever she blinks.. which i think could be cause of one of our other rabbits attacking her. We've had her for a few months, got her when she was a few weeks old.
I cannot afford to take her to a veterinarian..
any ideas?
thank you for your time.
ps, she's a dwarf.

Answer
Hi Emily,

If your rabbit is sneezing and having what sounds like trouble breathing then she needs to see a vet.  It sounds like she may have snuffles which can be manageable with veterinary care but will never go away.  I really do not have any advice other than vet care.  If you can't afford a vet you might want to ask some of your local shelters if they know of any funds that help pet owners who can't afford vet bills.

I am sorry I can't help you.

Pam