My rabbit has very mild nasal discharge.

Question
We purchased two holland lop bunnies 6 days ago. Today I noticed the larger male had very mild clear nasal discharge. He is eating like a pig & is very playful. He does not act sick at all. But I know that doesn't mean he may not still be sick. Also, this may seem like a stupid question but do rabbits get hiccups? I noticed after his mid afternoon playtime that when I put him put in the cage he looked like he had the hiccups.

Answer
Dear Shawna,

It's good to catch an upper respiratory infection early.  Please read:

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

and find a good vet here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Yes, rabbits can get hiccups, which are just little spasms of the diaphragm muscle.  Any mammal can get them, and babies are more prone to them than adults.

And a wee rabbit with the hiccups is adorable, isn't he?

:)

Hope this helps.

Dana