Category: Rabbit

Rabbit Strangles Rabbit Strangles is caused by a streptococcal bacterium that affects the lower jaw of the animal. This disease is easily communicable and spreads rapidly among the stock of rabbits. It is a kind of throttle that is also known as equine streptococcus. In general, other animals like horses and dogs are known to get infected with this disease. But strangles in rabbits is rare that is not incurable. As soon as the symptoms appear in rabbits, treatment is available that can be implemented to get the best recovery. As afterward, the situation may go out of control and turn the strangles infection in rabbits dreadful. Symptoms of rabbit strangles: It is indispensable to consult a veterinarian first as strangles in a rabbit is an uncommon syndrome. Not many references are available that give an idea about the seriousness of the disease. However, prominently visible symptoms help to understand various stages of the illness. These are: Illness in rabbits Throat,

Minerals are required in much smaller quantities than other food nutrients but they are no less important than other food nutrients. Minerals are as important in rabbits as in human beings. Rabbit Minerals They are particularly important for pregnant and nursing does and growing young, for without an adequate supply of minerals serious troubles can arise and production will certainly be lowered. Although several different minerals are required by the rabbit, those most likely to be deficient are calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and chlorine which later are found together as salt. To meet the maintenance requirements the ration must contain some small percentage of minerals but a higher level of at least 5% is required for pregnant and suckling does and growing young. The following account throws more light on rabbit minerals. Calcium and Phosphorus Rabbits absorb calcium and phosphorus from their diet very efficiently. Levels of calcium are regulated by rabbits. They regulate these levels by excreting excesses rather than limiting their absorption.

Rabbit Disease Schmorl’s   Rabbit  Disease is caused by a bacteria (Fusiformis neeroplzorus) which can almost always be found on the skin of the rabbit. It only causes harm, however, when it enters the body through some wound. When this happens two forms of the disease may occur. The first is a skin infection, which starts on the head, particularly the lips.   The part becomes discolored and ulcerated, the skin of the affected area die. The second form of the disease consists of thick-walled abscesses containing yellow pus, which are extremely painful to the rabbit when touched. ‘These abscesses form in the skin or in the internal organs and may reach the size of a golf ball.     The abscesses scan is distinguished from cysts in that they are hot and cause pain when touched, as opposed to cysts that do not feel hot and whirls cause no pain.   A frequent complication with this rabbit disease is pneumonia.

Rabbit Infections Salmonella Rabbit Salmonella infections are not often met with but have been responsible for some outbreaks of disease-causing considerable loss. The two main bacteria responsible are Salmonella typhi-museum and S. enteritidis. The rabbit infection appears listless and dull, with quickened breathing and a rise in temperature. Loss of appetite is also accompanied by scouring.   The symptoms and post mortem appearance are very variable, and diagnosis can only be made accurately by bacteriological examination. The diseases are largely spread through contamination of food, water, and litter by rats and mice which carry them.   These infections also occur in poultry, household pets, and other animals and may be transmitted from them. The only prevention is to eliminate contamination, and there is no recommended treatment.   Rabbit infections salmonella have very little literature as salmonella occurrence in other animals is more than that in rabbits. Salmonella infection is a known form of bacterial contamination that equally occurs in developed and developing nations.

Humans have affection for rabbits and keep them as pets. It is a wonderful hobby that involves lots of care and attention. Inquisitive nature of rabbits makes it susceptible to damages and wounds. Thus, rabbit injuries need precautionary measures for their proper care.   An average life span of the rabbit is approximately 5-8 years that require good care of rabbit injuries. During this period, any kind of danger is probable to the animal as it is a social animal that lives in groups. If kept in a cage, rabbits get anxious and they prefer to play outside the cage. This leads to damages to its body parts and causes wounds.     Injuries may be caused by fighting, particularly amongst bucks or by laceration on nails or wire. The fur should be clipped away and the wound cleansed with a diluted antiseptic solution. After a thorough cleansing, an antiseptic ointment or tincture of iodine should be applied.