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=Rabbit Care=  
=Rabbit Care=


==Medicine Cabinet==
==Baseline Vitals==
* **Temperature:** 100.5°F – 102.5°F 
  * Does about to give birth may drop to as low as 98°F 
* **Capillary Refill:** < 2 seconds 


You should keep these Emergancy items in your medicine cabinet.  
==Anatomy==
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Anatomy Anatomy of the Rabbit] 


*Condition articles should follow this format:* 
* ==Etiology (cause)== 
* ==Clinical Signs== 
* ==Treatment, Prevention, and Control== 


#
[https://cals.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2021-12/rabbit_decatholon_senior_remediated.pdf]
*4 x4 Gauze


A
==Physical Warning Signs==
*Apple cider vinegar
*Athletes Foot Cream


B
===Nose===
*B-Complex vit injectable
* Bloody nose 
*Baby Gas Drops
* Thick white mucus 
*Baby wipes
* Labored or mouth breathing 
*Bleach
*Blue kote


C
===Fecal Abnormalities===
*Corid
* **Normal Poo:** Round, dark brown or black, ~1/4 inch diameter, firm but slightly moist, breaks apart when squeezed 
*Corn Syrup
* **Golden Poo:** Light-colored feces due to excess fiber 
*Cotton Balls
* Long, oddly-shaped, soft or sticky feces 
* Stringy Poo 
* White or clear mucus 
* Diarrhea 


D
===Urine===
Rabbits may produce a wide range of urine colors; some are normal. 


E
* Normal urine ranges from almost clear to dark yellow, red, or white 
*Electrolyte powder
* Red urine is normal only if fed red vegetables 
*Exam gloves
* White urine may indicate bladder sludge; occasionally normal if diet is high in calcium. Excess calcium can become an issue in rabbits with urethral predispositions or poor mobility. Adjust diet and consider supplements if needed. 


F
References: 
[https://www.dvm360.com/view/rabbit-calcium-metabolism-bladder-sludge-and-urolithiasis-proceedings DVM360] 
[https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11310&catId=33767&id=4516322&ind=155&objTypeID=17 VIN] 
[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1094919407000679?via%3Dihub ScienceDirect] 


G
===Coat Texture===
*Gripe Water
* Dry, brittle coat 
* Oily coat 


H
===Eyes===
Healthy eyes should be clear, bright, and alert. Warning signs include: 
* Squinted eyes ("Ouchie Face") – may indicate pain, bloat, or gastric issues 
* Weepy eyes – may indicate allergies or irritation 
* White mucus/pus from eye corners – may indicate infection, Pasteurella, sinus, tooth, or ear infection 
* Blood from eyes – examine for injury or RHDv2 
* White/cloudy film on cornea – possible infection, conjunctivitis, scratched cornea, or entropion 
* White/cloudy film inside pupil – E.C., parasites, cataracts 


I
==Diseases and Treatments==
*Imodium AD
* [https://www.fao.org/3/t0756e/T0756E09.htm FAO: Diseases of Domestic Rabbits] 
*Iodine
*Iron 100 injectable
*Ivermectin


J
===Medicine Cabinet===
*Jumpstart Paste
Keep emergency items on hand. Antibiotics highlighted in red. 
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRR3XzP3XKT_tFOTJ6_wFDURolGPWtpa/view?usp=share_link Exotic Animal Formulary – Carpenter 4th ed., Rabbits start p. 537] 


K
====By Use====
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Antimicrobial_Agents Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits] 


L
====Alphabetically====
*Lighter
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php?title=4x4_Gauze 4x4 Gauze] 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php?title=Apple_cider_vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar] 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php?title=Athletes_Foot_Cream Athletes Foot Cream] 
* <span style="color:red">[https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Draxxin Draxxin]</span> 
* <span style="color:red">LA 200, Liquamycin</span> 
* <span style="color:red">LA 300, Noromycin</span> 
* Continue list preserving all links as in original text 


M
==Bacterial==
*Mineral oil
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php?title=Abscess&action=edit&redlink=1 Abscess] 
*Molasses
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/E.Coli E.Coli] 
*Monistat 7
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Pasteurella Pasteurella] 
*Mylicon
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Pseudomonas Pseudomonas] 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Pasteurella Snuffles] 


N
==Viral==
*needles
* Infectious Myxomatosis 
* Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease 1 and 2 
* Myxomatosis 


O
==Fungal==
* Dermatophytosis 
* Ring Worm 


P
==Parasitic==
*Peroxide
===External===
*Preparation H
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Flea Fleas] 
*Probiotic Powder
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Ear_mites Ear Mites] 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Ear_mites Ear Canker] 


Q
===Internal===
*Q-tips
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Worms Pin Worms] 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Worms Tape Worms] 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Worms Whip Worms] 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/E.Cuniculi E.Cuniculi] 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Coccidia Coccidia] 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Liver_Flukes Liver Flukes] 


R
==Non-Infectious Conditions==
*Red cell
===Cancer===
*Rubbing alcohol
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Cancer Cancer] 


S
===Gastrointestinal===
*SafeGuard
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/GI_stasis#Treatment%2C_Prevention%2C_and_Control GI stasis] 
*slave
*Simeticone
*Selenium -E paste/Gel
*Sweet oil
*Syringes


T
===Reproductive Issues===
*Toltrazuril 5%
* Heat sterilization – ginger added to feed stopped the heat sterilization [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32819074/] 
*Triple Antibiotic Ointment NO PAINKILLER
* Pregnancy Toxemia 
* Caked Breast 
* "Young Doe Death Syndrome" 
* Orphaned Kits 
* Milk Enterotoxaemia 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/De-sexing_complications de-sexing complications] 


U
===Housing===
 
Wire-floored cages are suitable for most breeds if the correct wire is used.
V
*Vaseline
 
W
*Wonder Dust
 
X
 
Y
 
Z
 
=Feeding=
 
Rabbits should be fed a 80%  complete pellets
 
 
=Housing=
 
Wire floored cages are fine  for most breeds of rabbits as long as the correct wire is used .

Latest revision as of 18:36, 17 August 2025

Rabbit Care[edit | edit source]

Baseline Vitals[edit | edit source]

  • **Temperature:** 100.5°F – 102.5°F
 * Does about to give birth may drop to as low as 98°F
  • **Capillary Refill:** < 2 seconds

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

  • Condition articles should follow this format:*
  • ==Etiology (cause)==
  • ==Clinical Signs==
  • ==Treatment, Prevention, and Control==

[1]

Physical Warning Signs[edit | edit source]

Nose[edit | edit source]

  • Bloody nose
  • Thick white mucus
  • Labored or mouth breathing

Fecal Abnormalities[edit | edit source]

  • **Normal Poo:** Round, dark brown or black, ~1/4 inch diameter, firm but slightly moist, breaks apart when squeezed
  • **Golden Poo:** Light-colored feces due to excess fiber
  • Long, oddly-shaped, soft or sticky feces
  • Stringy Poo
  • White or clear mucus
  • Diarrhea

Urine[edit | edit source]

Rabbits may produce a wide range of urine colors; some are normal.

  • Normal urine ranges from almost clear to dark yellow, red, or white
  • Red urine is normal only if fed red vegetables
  • White urine may indicate bladder sludge; occasionally normal if diet is high in calcium. Excess calcium can become an issue in rabbits with urethral predispositions or poor mobility. Adjust diet and consider supplements if needed.

References: DVM360 VIN ScienceDirect

Coat Texture[edit | edit source]

  • Dry, brittle coat
  • Oily coat

Eyes[edit | edit source]

Healthy eyes should be clear, bright, and alert. Warning signs include:

  • Squinted eyes ("Ouchie Face") – may indicate pain, bloat, or gastric issues
  • Weepy eyes – may indicate allergies or irritation
  • White mucus/pus from eye corners – may indicate infection, Pasteurella, sinus, tooth, or ear infection
  • Blood from eyes – examine for injury or RHDv2
  • White/cloudy film on cornea – possible infection, conjunctivitis, scratched cornea, or entropion
  • White/cloudy film inside pupil – E.C., parasites, cataracts

Diseases and Treatments[edit | edit source]

Medicine Cabinet[edit | edit source]

Keep emergency items on hand. Antibiotics highlighted in red.

By Use[edit | edit source]

Alphabetically[edit | edit source]

Bacterial[edit | edit source]

Viral[edit | edit source]

  • Infectious Myxomatosis
  • Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease 1 and 2
  • Myxomatosis

Fungal[edit | edit source]

  • Dermatophytosis
  • Ring Worm

Parasitic[edit | edit source]

External[edit | edit source]

Internal[edit | edit source]

Non-Infectious Conditions[edit | edit source]

Cancer[edit | edit source]

Gastrointestinal[edit | edit source]

Reproductive Issues[edit | edit source]

  • Heat sterilization – ginger added to feed stopped the heat sterilization [2]
  • Pregnancy Toxemia
  • Caked Breast
  • "Young Doe Death Syndrome"
  • Orphaned Kits
  • Milk Enterotoxaemia
  • de-sexing complications

Housing[edit | edit source]

Wire-floored cages are suitable for most breeds if the correct wire is used.

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