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Stuffy Nose

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Question
Hello, I noticed this morning that my rabbit seems to have a stuffy nose. Normally his breathing is quiet, but I can hear almost some sniffling coming from him. I know rabbits can't catch colds, but is this something that will clear up on its own or something more serious?

Answer
There's several issues he could have, from allergies to an infection.  If you can get him checked out by a rabbit-knowledgeable vet, that would be best.

You can read more about respiratory issues at http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#resp

Kim