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5 Reasons Your Rabbit Keeps Sneezing

By Christine

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A rabbit’s sneeze may sound cute at first. You may even eagerly wait for the face-washing that usually follows a sneeze as it really is an adorable sight

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But when your bunny keeps sneezing, your delight may quickly turn to concern.

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Why do rabbits sneeze?

Rabbits sneeze because something irritated their nasal passages. Your bun’s cute button nose is pretty sensitive, and lots of things can send your pet into a sneezing fit.

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Here are some of the causes:

Dust

Dust particles can irritate your rabbit’s nasal passages and cause him to sneeze. It’s not just house dust that can trigger this reaction.

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The bedding  or litter

Ammonia build-up in soiled beddings is one of the common causes of a rabbit’s sneezing. To provide relief for your bun, change dirty bedding or litter immediately.

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Smoke

The potent chemicals released in the air by the burning cigarette can inflame your rabbit’s respiratory tract. The same thing can happen with fireplace fumes and vape vapors.

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Dental issues

Your bun’s teeth never stop growing. If they’re not sufficiently filed down, they can become too long and possibly irritate the nasal passages, causing frequent sneezing.

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Respiratory  infection

If a clear, white discharge accompanies your rabbit’s sneezing, this may be a symptom of a blossoming respiratory infection or what is often referred to as snuffles.

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