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Rabbit with a runny nose

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Question
I adopted two rabbits about a week ago and yesterday I noticed that my male rabbit has a bit of a snotty nose.  It isn't runny and he is still active and eating.  He sneezes fairly often and makes snoring-type sounds only when he is resting.  Should I take him to the vet or just keep an eye on him?

Answer
Dear Amber,

If he has a snotty nose, he needs to be seen by a good rabbit vet, whom you can find here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Before you go to the vet, I'd recommend you read:

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

and

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

Hope that helps!

Dana