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Routine Deworming to Prevent Rabbit Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis kills fast, especially in kits, so prevent it with regular fecal exams, a triazine anticoccidial in drinking water (0.1–0.2 ml/L, fresh, under 6 months), and strict hutch hygiene — disinfect monthly and clear droppings daily.
Four Diseases Common to Long-Haired and Meat Rabbits
Both long-haired and meat rabbits have weak immunity and fall ill easily. Four common conditions are diarrhea (from dewy or over-rich feed), bordetellosis (a contagious respiratory infection), bloat (preventable through feed management), and mange (a highly contagious skin parasite). Good hutch hygiene and prompt quarantine are the backbone of prevention.
Two Key Points for Good Rabbit Keeping
Hutch hygiene and feeding method are the two pillars of rabbit care. This guide gives the sanitation standards and the feeding schedule for breeders and mothers.
Productive Lifespan of Breeding Rabbits
A breeding rabbit's best years are the first one to two, with productivity then falling 15 to 20 percent a year, so renew stock every 2 to 3 years. Give breeders a clean, dry, well-ventilated hutch, breed in spring and autumn, cool them in summer, and keep them warm below 5°C.
Why Rabbits Develop Foot Dermatitis
Rabbits lack paw pads, so their bare soles are easily damaged. Foot dermatitis forms from humidity, mites, rough cage floors, poor hygiene, and sparse foot fur—a clean, dry hutch avoids most cases.
Factors That Influence Rabbit Foot Dermatitis
Rabbit foot dermatitis (sore hocks) is driven by genetics, body size, hutch dampness, and cage-floor construction. This article breaks down each risk factor and the clinical signs to watch for.
Rabbit Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxemia (Sudden Severe Diarrhea)
Rabbit Clostridium perfingens disease is an acute, fatal enterotoxemia from the bacterium and its toxin. Sudden severe diarrhea is the main sign. Here is what you need to know.
Management of Newborn Kits
Newborn kits are fragile and demand high environmental standards; slight neglect can kill them. Here are management methods for newborn kits.
Know Rabbit Disease Patterns to Prevent Them Well
Some rabbit diseases follow patterns; knowing them helps prevention greatly. Some are untreatable or hard to treat and kill before you can act, so prevention must come first. Here is how.
Why Do Rabbits Get Coccidiosis?
Usually from unclean diet or living environment. Most rabbits carry coccidia and don't show it; poor hygiene or poor nutrition lowers resistance, triggering disease. Isolate the sick rabbit and disinfect its items/hutch to protect others. Deworm promptly.