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Disease Prevention for Newly Weaned Rabbit Kits
Newly weaned kits face three big threats: coccidiosis (prevent with medication from supplementation through 3 months), diarrhea from enteritis/E. coli/Clostridium (prevent via strict feeding), and rabbit hemorrhagic disease (vaccinate—no cure, so boost all stock on outbreak). Good prevention raises survival.
Preventing and Treating Spring Rhinitis in Rex Rabbits
Spring temperature swings drive rex-rabbit rhinitis, spread by air through the respiratory tract; kits die fast, adults often go chronic and lose breeding value. Prevent with ventilation, vaccination, low density, and isolation; treat with penicillin-streptomycin injections and chloramphenicol drops.
The Necessity of Feeding Hay to Rabbits
Eating hay is necessary for rabbits. Even if the rabbit food the owner usually feeds is good, hay must still be provided. Many people wonder why hay is so important to rabbits. Below we tell you about the necessity of rabbits eating hay. Why must pet rabbits eat hay?
Warning: These Foods Are Toxic to Rabbits!
Frozen, fried, and cooked foods cannot be given to rabbits. A rabbit's diet should be mainly hay and rabbit pellets, supplemented with some fruits and vegetables. There are many foods that rabbits cannot eat, and eating them may cause a series of diseases. Today we tell you about the foods that cannot be fed to rabbits, hoping to help you ensure your rabbit's dietary safety.
Characteristics of Pododermatitis Onset in Rex Rabbits
Rex rabbit pododermatitis is a relatively common disease in rabbits and causes significant harm. Although it does not cause immediate death, it can cause great economic losses to rabbit farms. After rex rabbits develop pododermatitis, their appetite decreases and their body gradually becomes emaciated. The disease affects the breeding value of breeding rabbits and the fur quality of commercial rabbits, causing serious economic losses. Today we introduce the onset characteristics of rabbit pododermatitis.
What Causes Foot Dermatitis (Sore Hocks) in Rabbits?
Rabbit foot dermatitis (sore hocks) is a chronic Staphylococcus infection sparked by damp cages and wire-floor scrapes. Treatment: a smooth resin cage, wound cleaning, iodine, erythromycin, penicillin, and daily exercise.
How to Prevent and Treat Rabbit ‘Big Belly’ Disease
Rabbit big-belly disease strikes weanling kits and can kill in 2–3 days, driven by moldy feed or poor nutrition. Prevention is clean feed and a correct formula; treatment ranges from grass-and-exercise to metoclopramide and antibiotics.
Rabbit Salmonellosis
Rabbit salmonellosis is a digestive disease caused by Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis, mainly hitting pregnant does. The bacteria are weak against disinfectants such as 3% lysol or 5% lime milk. Prevention centers on hygiene, flock screening, and killed vaccines for breeding and pregnant does.
What Foods Should You Never Feed a Rabbit?
Most human foods are unsafe for rabbits, including greens like rapeseed and chives, plus chocolate and coffee. Forage must be free of dew, soil, and pesticides. Avoid starch-heavy staples and human dried fruits; offer only unsweetened, additive-free dried treats in strict moderation.
Rabbit ‘Big Belly’ Disease (Enteritis/Bloat): Causes & Care
Rabbit 'big belly' disease is a fast, often fatal gut illness from mixed E. coli/coccidia infection, viral diarrhea, or low fiber. This guide covers its signs, prevention (clean feed, grass), and treatment (fasting, gentamicin, probiotics).