Upper Respiratory Infections/Snuffles in Rabbits
Since a rabbit has to breathe through its nose, any medical condition that restricts or blocks the nose is life-threatening. An infection of the nasal passages, also known as bacterial rhinitis, is often due to Pasteurella multocida but may be caused by many other species of bacteria. This infection is commonly known as "snuffles" for the congested breathing sound and watery mucus that drips from the nostrils. It is part of an upper respiratory disease complex in rabbits which may include sinus infections (sinusitis), eyelid infections (conjunctivitis), ear infections (otitis), a