Hi bunnylovers, I need some helpful advice and constructive comments, please... Well, if not for me, for my little boy.
So, my boy (around 3 years old), has recently had the snuffles...or still does, not sure. Thing is, his breathing became loud last week.. We were concerned, as we never had to face the snuffles before. We were lucky, because he never lost his appetite, his willingness to jump around or have fun (this is an important part, will get back to it..). So the next day he sneezed, and here was a pretty big amount of snot there. Colour- and consistency did not suggest something lethal, it was transparent, without any colour. So we took him to the vet, she said that yup, it might have been because of a sudden change of temperatures (going outside from inside, etc.). He got a few injections, and we had to put antibiotics in his water. We were also given stuff for a possible syringe-feeding session, but luckily, he always had his usual appetite, so we didn't have to use it So, in 3-4 days he drank all the antibiotics, his breathing became normal again, so far so good. But his week, since yesterday he seems to be developing the same thing. His breathing is not THAT heavy as before, and he doesn't have a snotty nose this time..or...yet. We're just trying to be cautious, to avoid anything serious. So, where we are at the moment: breathing seems to get louder again.
I know-I know, vet. But there is a noteworthy aspect. In case of snuffles, it is an important thing to keep them warm. But in order to get to the vet, we'd have to expose him to an extremely freezing temperature. :/ Not to mention we just moved to a new place, so all our savings is gone thanks to deposits, bills and expenses. It was a major kick to pay the vet last week, I dunno how we'd manage another round. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't hesitate to pay for it as many times as needed, I'd rather not have anything to eat myself... So..back to he original topic: I don't really want to take him to the vet, because of the temperature. ALSO: It just came to me yesterday. I seem to remember that high level of humidity can also cause snuffles. AND since we just moved to a new place, and he is in the lounge that has an american-style kitchen next to it, humidity is fairly high. It is also worth considering, because he never was cold or ill because of temperature-issues before, even though he likes to play in the coldest weathers, in huge snow, too. So... I was thinking... If he still has an appetite and does everything in a normal way, doesn't that mean he's not sick as in "virus-sick", "infection-sick", etc? So... If we can adjust the humidity level properly, maybe it would solve the issue. But here's a twist: In order to get rid of the extra humidity in the room, we'd need to open the windows for ventillation. BUT! that means a drastic change of temperature, so again, it is not good again. Damn...
So, taking everything into consideration, please help me out with your experience and constructive comments. We would be real helpful. Also: in this condition, does it do any good if we boost his vitamin C intake with some tiny bits of oranges n stuff?
I am real thankful in advance...
Mike
So, my boy (around 3 years old), has recently had the snuffles...or still does, not sure. Thing is, his breathing became loud last week.. We were concerned, as we never had to face the snuffles before. We were lucky, because he never lost his appetite, his willingness to jump around or have fun (this is an important part, will get back to it..). So the next day he sneezed, and here was a pretty big amount of snot there. Colour- and consistency did not suggest something lethal, it was transparent, without any colour. So we took him to the vet, she said that yup, it might have been because of a sudden change of temperatures (going outside from inside, etc.). He got a few injections, and we had to put antibiotics in his water. We were also given stuff for a possible syringe-feeding session, but luckily, he always had his usual appetite, so we didn't have to use it So, in 3-4 days he drank all the antibiotics, his breathing became normal again, so far so good. But his week, since yesterday he seems to be developing the same thing. His breathing is not THAT heavy as before, and he doesn't have a snotty nose this time..or...yet. We're just trying to be cautious, to avoid anything serious. So, where we are at the moment: breathing seems to get louder again.
I know-I know, vet. But there is a noteworthy aspect. In case of snuffles, it is an important thing to keep them warm. But in order to get to the vet, we'd have to expose him to an extremely freezing temperature. :/ Not to mention we just moved to a new place, so all our savings is gone thanks to deposits, bills and expenses. It was a major kick to pay the vet last week, I dunno how we'd manage another round. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't hesitate to pay for it as many times as needed, I'd rather not have anything to eat myself... So..back to he original topic: I don't really want to take him to the vet, because of the temperature. ALSO: It just came to me yesterday. I seem to remember that high level of humidity can also cause snuffles. AND since we just moved to a new place, and he is in the lounge that has an american-style kitchen next to it, humidity is fairly high. It is also worth considering, because he never was cold or ill because of temperature-issues before, even though he likes to play in the coldest weathers, in huge snow, too. So... I was thinking... If he still has an appetite and does everything in a normal way, doesn't that mean he's not sick as in "virus-sick", "infection-sick", etc? So... If we can adjust the humidity level properly, maybe it would solve the issue. But here's a twist: In order to get rid of the extra humidity in the room, we'd need to open the windows for ventillation. BUT! that means a drastic change of temperature, so again, it is not good again. Damn...
So, taking everything into consideration, please help me out with your experience and constructive comments. We would be real helpful. Also: in this condition, does it do any good if we boost his vitamin C intake with some tiny bits of oranges n stuff?
I am real thankful in advance...
Mike