Diseases of rabbits

Unfortunately, many rabbits get theirowners are already sick - so unscrupulous sellers "get rid of" animals, which an experienced rabbit breeder would never have bought. Therefore, the choice of a decorative rabbit should be approached very carefully. A healthy rabbit has a smooth and shiny fur. Allocations from the eyes and nose, scabs and lumps on the ears, stitched at the anus of the coat, sneezing are signs of rabbit disease.

If the decorative rabbit correctly contain,The most common diseases of rabbits are not terrible for him. But if you feed your pet wrongly, if its cage is in a draft, if it walks anywhere - the disease can not be avoided. The best way to maintain the health of your furry pet is to eat and feed properly. Warn disease is always easier than cure.

One of the most common diseases among decorative rabbits - it is gastrointestinal diseases of rabbits. Most often they are caused by malnutritionor infection. The main symptoms of such diseases are flatulence and loose stools. The rabbit's appetite decreases, it grows thin, becomes sluggish. In this case, you must certainly contact the veterinarian, who will prescribe the appropriate treatment. In addition to medicines, you will most likely need to change your pet's diet: it should include a quality special feed, hay, oak twigs and fresh water with a pinch of salt.

If a rabbit gets a little fiber, you can face such a disease as "Lumps of wool". Rabbits, like many other animals,lick themselves and each other, so their hair gets into their stomach. If the diet of a rabbit is enough fiber, its digestive system works fine, and the hair is removed from the body. Otherwise, the wool will stick together in the stomach in the pet's stomach. As a result, his appetite decreases, the animal becomes sluggish. Then the rabbit grows thin, begins dehydration of the body, and the stomach increases in size. To remove from the body clots of wool and normalize digestion, the veterinarian prescribes special preparations, and in neglected cases, you have to do the operation.

Another reason for the decrease in appetite may be not gastric diseases of rabbits, but problems with teeth. If the rabbit is misfiring the tooth, it does notcan normally eat. Hence, a decrease in appetite, and weight loss. To widespread among the decorative rabbits diseases of the teeth include excessive growth of the teeth, incorrect bite, infectious stomatitis ("wet face"), etc.

Many common rabbit diseases are caused by respiratory infections. Of course, a rabbit can not become infected from a person: in humans, colds are provoked by viruses, in rabbits - by bacteria. But the symptoms are similar in many respects: sneezing, runny nose, discharge from the eyes. Such diseases of rabbits are usually treated with antibiotics, which are prescribed by a veterinarian. If a rabbit breathes loudly and hoarsely, opens his mouth and lifts his face, because he lacks oxygen, he may have pneumonia. In this case, the doctor may additionally prescribe oxygen therapy.

Diseases of rabbits can be caused by parasites. Common parasites of ornamental rabbits - are helminths (worms), coccidia (cause a serious disease - coccidiosis), lice, fleas, poohoe (withers), ixodid mites. So, for example, at infection scabby mite the rabbit shows powdery and dough-like discharge from the ears, crusts appear on the scalp, the rabbit itches. And the main signs coccidiosis - This is flatulence and diarrhea.

When infecting internal parasites (worms, coccidia) sick animals are isolated and give them special medications. If infection is accompanied by diarrhea, it is necessary to make up for the loss of body fluids. When infecting skin parasites The veterinarian usually prescribes special sprays. The best way to protect the rabbit from infection is to regularly clean the cage, change the litter and protect from contact with sick animals.

Some diseases of rabbits - consequences of injuries. For example, falling from a height can lead toparalysis of the legs. However, paralysis of the legs can be a consequence of infection or a lack of vitamins. If there is a rough floor in the cage, the rabbit can damage the legs, and redness and sores appear. And if your pet runs unhindered on a slippery floor, he can crash into furniture, which is fraught with bruises and bruises.

Any diseases of rabbits require consultation with a veterinarian! But if you take good care of your pet,properly feed him, regularly clean the cage, guard it from dangers - your decorative rabbit will be healthy for the joy of you and your household.