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Sneezing

Minimallow

Minimallow

Wise Old Thumper
My bun Mallow has started sneezing in small fits. She seems fine and then she'll have a small sneezing fit a few times throughout the day. It sounds sort of slightly rasping if that makes sense. Nothing has changed ie bedding etc and theres no discharge coming from her nose.
Have put some olbas oil in room to try clear her nose with no avail. am quite worried.
 
I'd get the Vet to have a listen to her chest
Continuous 'dry sneezes' can be indicative of a Lower Respiratory Tract Infection.
 
Aww i hope its not that. Thanks for the advice. Will make an appointment for her. Was going to make one to get her checked over incase but that explanation makes sense .
 
Jack's-Jane said:
I'd get the Vet to have a listen to her chest
Continuous 'dry sneezes' can be indicative of a Lower Respiratory Tract Infection.
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Any idea how she could have got this? (if it is of course) is it something that can be prevented or just one of those things they can get?
 
Minimallow said:
Any idea how she could have got this? (if it is of course) is it something that can be prevented or just one of those things they can get?
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Some Buns have a latent Respiratory Tract problem that their immune system can keep on top of. But occassionally the bacteria get the better of them and an 'active' infection sets in. This often happens during or after times of stress such as another concurrent illness, a change of environment etc.

It may not be a LRTI at all of course !!
 
bisc was doing this exact thing and even though his sneezes were dry, he did actually have an upper respiratory infection. 3 months on penicillin injections cleared it up.

let the vet have a look and a listen to her chest and see what they suggest. :wave:
 
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