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Treating Mucoid Enteritis in Young Rabbits
Young rabbits (40–70 days) are highly susceptible to mucoid enteritis from pathogenic E. coli and its toxins; mortality is high. This guide covers symptoms, diagnosis, antibiotic/supportive/herbal treatment, and prevention.
Preventing and Treating Rabbit Colibacillosis (E. coli)
Rabbit colibacillosis is an explosive, high-mortality intestinal disease, especially in 1–4 month kits. This guide covers symptoms, necropsy findings, diagnosis, prevention, and oxytetracycline/streptomycin treatment.
Types of Heart Disease in Rabbits
Rabbits can develop several types of heart disease—congestive heart failure, congenital defects, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, valve disease, and vascular disease. Most are rare and hard to spot early, so know the signs and don't panic.
Why Is Your Rabbit Drooling? Causes and What to Do
Rabbit drooling usually signals stomatitis or another mouth problem rather than normal behavior. Common causes include vitamin deficiency, rough or sharp food, and overgrown teeth. This guide explains the causes and how to clean the area, adjust the diet, supplement vitamins, and treat the mouth.
What happens if a rabbit eats too much?
Eating too much can cause digestive upset in rabbits, such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and lethargy, since their digestion is delicate. Overconsuming certain foods may also lead to nutritional imbalance or metabolic issues like urinary stones and calcium deposits. Owners should control portions and food quality.
My rabbit foamed at the mouth, convulsed, and is weak after eating potato sprouts and wild grass
Foaming, convulsions, and lethargy likely mean poisoning. Potato sprouts have solanine and roadside grass may carry pesticide. Stop the sprouts and see a vet; feed only clean hay.
My rabbit is suddenly lethargic, unsteady, and eating less
Lethargy, unsteady stance, and reduced appetite can come from low calcium, low blood sugar, enteritis, parasites, or cold/uneaten food. Give glucose and easy-to-digest food; see a vet if no improvement.
My rabbit ate carrot and pancake, then had diarrhea and low energy – what’s wrong?
Sudden diarrhea and lethargy in a rabbit can be improper diet or chilling. Pancakes are greasy and starchy, which rabbits cannot digest well.
My rabbit occasionally sneezes and has clear discharge from only one nostril, with white secretions.
To tell a rabbit's cold from rhinitis, compare symptoms, but a vet check is best for the exact cause. A cold brings sneezing, watery discharge, lethargy, and fever; rhinitis brings pus-like discharge and head shaking.
How to Treat Coccidiosis in Rabbits
Rabbit coccidiosis is a serious, potentially fatal disease marked by diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, and a foul odor. Treat it by isolating the sick rabbit, disinfecting its cage, and giving a dewormer, with vet care if symptoms do not improve.