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= Rabbit Care =
=Rabbit Care=


== Baseline Vitals ==
==Baseline Vitals==
* Normal temperature: 100.5–102.5 °F  
* **Temperature:** 100.5°F – 102.5°F  
* Does about to give birth may have a drop to as low as 98 °F  
  * Does about to give birth may drop to as low as 98°F  
* Capillary refill: < 2 seconds   
* **Capillary Refill:** < 2 seconds   


== Anatomy ==
==Anatomy==
''Main article: Anatomy of the Rabbit''  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Anatomy Anatomy of the Rabbit]  


== Physical Warning Signs ==
*Condition articles should follow this format:* 
=== Nose ===
* ==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   
* Bloody nose   
* Thick white mucus   
* Thick white mucus   
* Labored or mouth breathing   
* Labored or mouth breathing   


=== Fecal Abnormalities ===
===Fecal Abnormalities===
* '''Normal''': round, dark brown or black, ~6 mm (1/4 in), firm but slightly moist, breaks apart when squeezed.  
* **Normal Poo:** Round, dark brown or black, ~1/4 inch diameter, firm but slightly moist, breaks apart when squeezed   
* Light-colored “golden” feces: excess dietary fiber.  
* **Golden Poo:** Light-colored feces due to excess fiber   
* Long, oddly shaped, soft and sticky feces.  
* Long, oddly-shaped, soft or sticky feces   
* Stringy feces.  
* Stringy Poo  
* White or clear mucus.  
* White or clear mucus   
* Diarrhea.  
* Diarrhea   


=== Urine ===
===Urine===
* Normal rabbit urine ranges from nearly clear to dark yellow, red, or white. 
Rabbits may produce a wide range of urine colors; some are normal.   
* Red urine: typically linked to red vegetables; not necessarily pathological. 
* White urine: may indicate bladder sludge or high-calcium diet. Occasional excretion is normal due to rabbit calcium metabolism. 
* Risk arises in rabbits with narrowed urethra or poor mobility; such animals may benefit from lower-calcium diets and mobility support.   


=== Coat Texture ===
* Normal urine ranges from almost clear to dark yellow, red, or white 
* Dry, brittle coat.  
* Red urine is normal only if fed red vegetables  
* Oily coat.   
* 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.   


=== Eyes ===
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:   
Healthy eyes should be clear, bright, and alert. Warning signs include:   
* Squinted eyes (“ouchie face” → may indicate pain, gastric issues, or bloat).  
* Squinted eyes ("Ouchie Face") – may indicate pain, bloat, or gastric issues   
* Weepy eyes: allergy or irritation.  
* Weepy eyes – may indicate allergies or irritation   
* White mucus/pus: possible infection (eye, sinus, tooth, or ear).  
* White mucus/pus from eye corners – may indicate infection, Pasteurella, sinus, tooth, or ear infection  
* Blood from eyes: injury or Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2).  
* Blood from eyes – examine for injury or RHDv2  
* White/cloudy corneal film: conjunctivitis, scratched cornea, entropion.  
* White/cloudy film on cornea – possible infection, conjunctivitis, scratched cornea, or entropion   
* White/cloudy film inside pupil: *Encephalitozoon cuniculi*, cataracts, or juvenile cataracts.  
* White/cloudy film inside pupil – E.C., parasites, cataracts   


== Diseases and Treatments ==
==Diseases and Treatments==
''See also: [[Rabbit Diseases and Disorders]]''  
* [https://www.fao.org/3/t0756e/T0756E09.htm FAO: Diseases of Domestic Rabbits]   


=== Medicine Cabinet ===
===Medicine Cabinet===
Essential emergency supplies. Antibiotics shown in '''red'''.   
Keep emergency items on hand. Antibiotics highlighted in red.   
Based on ''Exotic Animal Formulary'' (Carpenter, 4th ed.), rabbits section begins p. 537.  
* [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 ====
====By Use====
* Antimicrobial agents used in rabbits.  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Antimicrobial_Agents Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits]  


==== Alphabetical ====
====Alphabetically====
* 4x4 Gauze   
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php?title=4x4_Gauze 4x4 Gauze]  
* '''Baytril (Enrofloxacin)'''  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php?title=Apple_cider_vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar]  
* '''Draxxin (Tulathromycin)'''  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php?title=Athletes_Foot_Cream Athletes Foot Cream] 
* '''LA-200 (Oxytetracycline)'''  
* <span style="color:red">[https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Draxxin Draxxin]</span>  
* '''LA-300 (Oxytetracycline)''' 
* <span style="color:red">LA 200, Liquamycin</span>  
* '''Toltrazuril 5%''' 
* <span style="color:red">LA 300, Noromycin</span>  
* '''Baycox''' 
* Continue list preserving all links as in original text  
* '''SafeGuard (Fenbendazole)'''  
* '''Ivermectin''' 
* Simethicone (baby gas drops) 
* Electrolyte powder 
* Iron 100 injectable 
* B-complex injectable 
* Red Cell 
* Wonder Dust 
* [Full A–Z list retained from original draft; should be expanded into table form for clarity]  


=== Bacterial ===
==Bacterial==
* Abscess   
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php?title=Abscess&action=edit&redlink=1 Abscess]  
* Blue Breast 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/E.Coli E.Coli]  
* Conjunctivitis  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Pasteurella Pasteurella]  
* Enterotoxaemia  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Pseudomonas Pseudomonas]  
* Pasteurellosis (“Snuffles”)  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Pasteurella Snuffles]  
* Tyzzer’s Disease 
* Weepy Eye 
* Wry Neck 
''(Each to be expanded with Etiology, Clinical Signs, Treatment format)''  


=== Viral ===
==Viral==
* Infectious Myxomatosis 
* Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease 1 and 2 
* Myxomatosis   
* Myxomatosis   
* Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV1, RHDV2) 
=== Fungal ===
* Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) 
=== Parasitic ===
==== External Parasites ====
* Warbles (botfly larvae) 
* Fleas 
* Fly strike 
* Fur mites 
* Mange mites 
* Ear mites / ear canker 
==== Internal Parasites ====
* Pinworms 
* Tapeworms 
* Whipworms 
* *Nosema* 
* *E. cuniculi* 
* Coccidiosis (intestinal and hepatic) 
* Liver flukes 
=== Non-Infectious Conditions ===
==== Cancer ====
* Various neoplasias (to be expanded) 


==== Gastrointestinal ====
==Fungal==
* GI stasis 
* Dermatophytosis  
* Hair/wool block 
* Ring Worm  
* Diarrhea (non-specific)  
* Fatty liver  


==== Reproductive Issues ====
==Parasitic==
* Cannibalism 
===External===
* Pregnancy toxemia 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Flea Fleas]  
* Mastitis 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Ear_mites Ear Mites]  
* “Young Doe Death Syndrome” 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Ear_mites Ear Canker]  
* Ketosis  
* Orphaned kits  
* Dystocia  


==== Injury or Self-Inflicted ====
===Internal===
* Fighting wounds  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Worms Pin Worms]  
* Fur chewing  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Worms Tape Worms]  
* Wet dewlap (predisposes to *Pseudomonas*)  
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Worms Whip Worms] 
* Sore hocks / ulcerated footpads  
* [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]  


==== Dental ====
==Non-Infectious Conditions==
* Malocclusion 
===Cancer===
* Tooth abscess 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/Cancer Cancer]  
* “Slobbers”  


==== Genetic Abnormalities ====
===Gastrointestinal===
* Fetal giantism 
* [https://mmcrabbits.com/BCWiki/index.php/GI_stasis#Treatment%2C_Prevention%2C_and_Control GI stasis]  
* Microcardia 
* Malocclusion (hereditary)  


== Housing ==
===Reproductive Issues===
Wire-floored cages can be suitable for most breeds if the correct wire gauge is used.   
* 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]  


== References ==
===Housing===
* Cornell University. (2021). ''Rabbit Decathlon: Senior Division Study Guide''. 
Wire-floored cages are suitable for most breeds if the correct wire is used.
* Reusch, B. C. (2007). Calcium metabolism, bladder sludge, and urolithiasis in rabbits. *Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine*, 16(3), 168–176. doi:[10.1053/j.jepm.2007.06.001](https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2007.06.001) 
* DVM360. (2011). Rabbit calcium metabolism, bladder sludge, and urolithiasis. [Online resource]. 
* Carpenter, J. W. (2012). ''Exotic Animal Formulary'', 4th ed. Elsevier. 
* FAO (1997). ''Diseases of Domestic Rabbits''. FAO Animal Production and Health Paper 78.

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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