snuffles xxx

snuffles or pasteurellosis is a respiritory disease found in rabbits. it is very contagious and affects the respiritory system, ears and eyes.

symptoms are... watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, a "snuffly" breathing sound, wet and stained front paws from cleaning their faces.

untreated it can cause ear infections and head tilt/wry neck or pneumonia

it is treated with antibiotics

xxx

Another great post .... I am going to call you the Rabbit lady .x

im just looking now to see if it can be spread interspecies between rabbits and hedgehogs... buster and inca are in seperate rooms and obviously i wash my hands after handling them... it's a worry though xxx

Anything you find make sure you post Josie ..x

of course xxx

an infection of "Pasteurella multocida" is what is termed "snuffles" in rabbits...

found this on aph...

Some respiratory pathogens have included Bordetella bronchiseptica and Pasteurella multocida. Clinical signs may include dyspnea, nasal discharge, and/or sneezing. Predisposing factors for upper and lower respiratory tract infection include sub-optimal environmental temperature, dusty or unsanitary bedding, malnutrition, concurrent disease and other causes of immunocompromise. Signs include nasal discharge, increased respiratory noise, dyspnea, lethargy, inappetence, and sudden death. As in other species, diagnostic testing includes radiographs, hematologic testing, and culture of tracheal or lung lobe aspirates. Treatment should include broad-spectrum antibiotics, supportive fluids, oxygen therapy, and nebulization as needed, and correction of husbandry problems. Trimethoprim-sulfa, enrofloxacin, and oxytetracycline are all good empirical choices for antibiotic therapy.

i havent found anything that says it can be passed to hedgehogs but i am still looking... i feel very bad right now xxx

can it be passed between animals....eg rabbit to hog or hor to rabbit!!

that's what i'm looking for tayer... i'm in a bit of a panic now xxx

im sure inca will be fine josie, but it is interesting.