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=Rabbit Care= | =Rabbit Care= | ||
==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 | |||
== | ==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] | |||
==Physical Warning Signs== | |||
===Nose=== | |||
* | * Bloody nose | ||
* | * Thick white mucus | ||
* Labored or mouth breathing | |||
===Fecal Abnormalities=== | |||
* | * **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=== | |||
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: | |||
[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] | |||
===Coat Texture=== | |||
* Dry, brittle coat | |||
* Oily coat | |||
===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 | |||
==Diseases and Treatments== | |||
* [https://www.fao.org/3/t0756e/T0756E09.htm FAO: Diseases of Domestic Rabbits] | |||
===Medicine Cabinet=== | |||
Keep emergency items on hand. Antibiotics highlighted in red. | |||
*[https:// | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRR3XzP3XKT_tFOTJ6_wFDURolGPWtpa/view?usp=share_link Exotic Animal Formulary – Carpenter 4th ed., Rabbits start p. 537] | ||
====By Use==== | |||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Antimicrobial_Agents Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits] | |||
*[https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php | |||
====Alphabetically==== | |||
* [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 | |||
==Bacterial== | ==Bacterial== | ||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php?title=Abscess&action=edit&redlink=1 Abscess] | |||
* | * [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/E.Coli E.Coli] | ||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Pasteurella Pasteurella] | |||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Pseudomonas Pseudomonas] | |||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Pasteurella Snuffles] | |||
* | |||
*Pasteurella | |||
* | |||
* | |||
==Viral== | ==Viral== | ||
* Infectious Myxomatosis | |||
*Infectious Myxomatosis | * Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease 1 and 2 | ||
*Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease 1 and 2 | * Myxomatosis | ||
*Myxomatosis | |||
==Fungal== | ==Fungal== | ||
* Dermatophytosis | |||
*Dermatophytosis | * Ring Worm | ||
*Ring Worm | |||
==Parasitic== | ==Parasitic== | ||
===External=== | |||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Flea Fleas] | |||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Ear_mites Ear Mites] | |||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Ear_mites Ear Canker] | |||
=== | ===Internal=== | ||
* | * [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] | ||
=== | ==Non-Infectious Conditions== | ||
===Cancer=== | |||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Cancer Cancer] | |||
===Gastrointestinal=== | |||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/GI_stasis#Treatment%2C_Prevention%2C_and_Control GI stasis] | |||
== | |||
* | |||
= | ===Reproductive Issues=== | ||
* Heat sterilization – ginger added to feed stopped the heat sterilization [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32819074/] | |||
* Pregnancy Toxemia | |||
* Caked Breast | |||
* "Young Doe Death Syndrome" | |||
* Orphaned Kits | |||
* Milk Enterotoxaemia | |||
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/De-sexing_complications de-sexing complications] | |||
Wire floored cages are | ===Housing=== | ||
Wire-floored cages are suitable for most breeds if 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==
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]
- 4x4 Gauze
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Athletes Foot Cream
- Draxxin
- LA 200, Liquamycin
- LA 300, Noromycin
- Continue list preserving all links as in original text
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.
