Nostrols Qestion ...

[Robo Buck]

Hi I have a qestion my rabbits have wet stuff coming out of nostrols is this a sigh of that disease that rabbits can become carriers from ? They are out side Rabbits till the summer . Is it possibly from snow ? Thank you

 

[Robo Buck]

Anyone ?

 

[CCourson05]

If its clear, I'd say bacterial infection, however, it could be Bordetella, but is less likely.

If its yellow-ish, I'd say Paturella.

 

[Robo Buck]

Its not yellowish and how do you treat a bacterial infection ?

 

[CCourson05]

I would like to clarify one thing. Bordetella is what the rabbit has, as it IS a bacterial infection.

They are carriers for life, so most cull. If its for backyard meat raising, you could treat, breed, then cull.

To treat, I THINK it's 0.5 cc for every 3 pounds of body weight twice a day of sulfatrim.

 

[AZ Rabbits]

I wouldn't rush to killing all your rabbits. I think the description merits a little more information first.

How long has it been this way? Is it just a day or so or has this been going on for a while? Was it just after feeding a bunch of hay or anything (possible allergy to hay dust).

Check the front legs and see if the insides have matted fur (from rabbit wiping its nose).

Give us as much information as possible about the situation. Then a more logical GUESS can be made.

 

[CCourson05]

True. I didn't notice that rabbit was plural.

 

[Robo Buck]

I hope its from the hay I will check tommorw as its really dark out side .

 

[Robo Buck]

There are no crusts on them they look fine other then the clear stuff in ther nostrols . I hope they wont be carriers of any thing .

 

[AZ Rabbits]

Just watch them for the next few days. Maybe put some ACV in their waters as an extra kick and protection. It may be nothing. Here's hoping!

Also, how much clear stuff? Is it just a tiny bit where you have to really look or is it running all over their noses?