vibes for skippy please

he had a really big sneezing fit i rushed over to help him and calm him down and i wiped his nose and got out a really gooey clump almost like rubbery glue  
he has not sneezed since but am keeping an eye on him, i also have changed his bedding from wood shavings to straw a i feel that could be contributory to the sneezing fit         

We never use sawdust or shavings for that reason they give off a fine dust that irrates the rabbit's and can cause respiratory problems or make respiratory problems worse.

Is it a thick white discharge from the nose Rob and have you noticed him sneezing before?

I think if he still sneezes today and there is anymore discharge from the nose I'd get him in at the vet's for a check up to be on the safe side  

Sending lots of Vibes for Skippy xxxxxx

no maysie i've never seen anything before it was like a fondant look,
they all or on straw bedding now i won't use wood shavings anymore.
he is very bright and not heard even a sniffle so far so fingers crossed for my boy x

Sending preventative vibes for Skippy!  for u.

thanks guys xx

fiver wrote:no maysie i've never seen anything before it was like a fondant look,
they all or on straw bedding now i won't use wood shavings anymore.
he is very bright and not heard even a sniffle so far so fingers crossed for my boy x

Oh that's good if you have not heard him sneeze anymore, if he sneezes again and get's a thick discharge with it I would take him to the vet's as he could be starting with an upper respiratory infection Rob and the vet will need to do a culture and sensitivity test and put Skippy on the right antibiotics.

Fondant looking nasal discharge worries me.

I agree with Maysie Rob,  wood shavings are bad for a lot of small animals, I changed our hamster from it in a few weeks of getting him when we had him as I read up a lot abut them being bad. I agree that you are best taking him to the vets if it happens again but I would also be tempted to do so anyway just to be on the safe side. It does sounds worrying but I am not experienced with this so not sure.

I am sending many vibes for your baby boy and you     

Let us know what you decide to do and how he goes on.

Lots of cuddly vibes to you both, I hope he has finished sneezing now love, bless him.

Hugs

Jo xx

Mason is allergic to wood shavings, so I hope that is all it is with Skippy  

Preventative vibes for him    

Hope the little guy is still doing okay x x

Aw, poor Skippy!

Fingers crossed for no more sneezing/snot!

thanks guys x
he has not had any more still so really hoping thats a one off  

Glad to hear that, it probably was a 1 off then and good that you got onto the shavings changing them over quickly.

More vibes just to be safe.      

So glad to hear Skippy   is OK!

Well done Skippy love, I am so glad you are much better.

Hugs

JO xx