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.