The main causes and treatment of diarrhea in rabbits
Many rabbit breeders consider the appearance of diarrhea in animals as a common occurrence, citing the fact that the eared ears ate poor-quality food, but this statement is erroneous. According to experts, diarrhea is considered a symptom of more complex diseases, so in our article we will describe the causes of diarrhea in rabbits and its treatment.
Causes of diarrhea in rabbits and rabbits
In fact, there are many causes of diarrhea in young rabbits and adult rabbits. The main ones are considered to be giving low-quality feed, as well as the appearance of harmful microorganisms, pathogenic bacteria in the cells. The main reasons are considered:
- The appearance of worms in rabbits;
- Remains of moldy food in the trough, serving sour or spoiled food;
- Poisoning of an animal with harmful plants;
- Non-compliance with sanitary standards;
- Coccidiosis;
- Various infections and viruses that affect the intestines.
Diarrhea in young rabbits
According to experts, it is most often vilified by young individuals. One of the options for the appearance of the described disease is the early weaning of young animals from the mother. In such cases, the animal's digestive system does not adapt well to the natural food of adult animals. Diarrhea can also occur after adding a new product to the diet of rabbits.
The onset of the disease in young animals is most often observed up to 2 months of age, therefore, when buying eared ones, it is necessary to choose individuals whose age exceeds the specified period.
Another phenomenon that can lead to diarrhea in rabbits is coccidiosis. When the described disease appears, they resort to treating the animal with antibiotics. If this is not done in time, then the eared will die from dehydration.
Causes of diarrhea in adult rabbits
Among the main reasons should be called a violation of the diet, and especially if ingredients with a high mass fraction of starch and protein get into the food. Some eared owners give their decorative pets food such as bread or sweet biscuits. In such cases, you should also prepare for the occurrence of diarrhea.
If we talk about starchy food, then such food most often leads to diarrhea, and not only in decorative rabbits, but also in ordinary rabbits with better immunity. Among other reasons, it is worth paying attention to stress in animals or dental diseases, which are accompanied by rapid breathing and frequent urination.
How and how to treat diarrhea in a rabbit
Now let's find out what to do with diarrhea in rabbits. If your pet has diarrhea, the first step a good owner should take is to make a diagnosis. The cage where the animal is kept is thoroughly cleaned of feces and feed residues; only clean water and good quality hay should be left here.
According to the recommendations of veterinarians, the breeder needs to wash the anus of the animalto free him from feces. If this is not done, then the eared will begin to lick the anus and become infected again.
Antibiotic use
How to treat diarrhea in rabbits? From the means of official medicine, such a popular medicine as activated charcoal is used to treat diarrhea in rabbits. ¼ part of the tablet is dissolved in a small amount of boiled water and given to the animal inside. After that, the animals are soldered with chamomile infusion.
With a severe form of the disease, more effective drugs are used. One of these is Baytril, which is injected into the animal through a needle in the area of the withers. For a two-kilogram rabbit, 0.2 milliliters of active substance, previously diluted with 1 milliliter of physical solution, is sufficient. Note that this agent is administered three times a day.
Do not relax if your pet is on the mend. After the illness, the animal's body will be weakened for a long time. To prevent the reappearance of diarrhea, the animal is given an anti-worm drug Baycox. In this case, 1 teaspoon of the active substance is diluted in a liter of boiled water... The specified solution must be changed every two days.
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Linex is considered another good remedy for the treatment of diarrhea. The medicine is given to pets twice a day in the morning and evening, 0.5 tablets at a time. The active substances (beneficial bacteria) contained in the tablets allow you to normalize the intestinal microflora of the animal.
Traditional methods of treatment
Folk remedies for the treatment of diarrhea in rabbits use a decoction of Potentilla. To prepare such a solution, a teaspoon of this herb is brewed in a glass of boiling water. When the liquid has cooled, it is filled into a syringe without a needle and poured into the mouth of the animal. The approximate dose is a teaspoon of the solution per adult.
This herb is brewed in such a way that the color of the decoction turns out to be yellow. The course of treatment with this remedy is 10 days, while the liquid is soldered to the rabbit three times a day, a teaspoon per dose.
Special diet for sick rabbits
After your pet has diarrhea, it is necessary to clean the cage, disinfect the feeders and drinkers. After that, the animal is put on a special diet. During this period, the rabbits are given high-quality hay, drinkers are installed with clean boiled water, to which anthelmintic drugs are added.
From concentrated food, you should use compound feed enriched with vitamins and minerals, as well as oats.
Prevention of diarrhea
Treatment and post-prophylaxis of diarrhea in rabbits is very important. Consult your veterinarian when taking preventive measures to prevent diarrhea in domestic rabbits. It is necessary to treat the described disease at the initial stages of development.
When caring for pets, you need to carefully select the diet, carefully add new, unusual food in small doses. Particular attention should be paid to keeping the cells clean. In the daily diet of eared ones, there should be juicy feed (vegetables and fruits), but such ingredients should be introduced into the feed in a minimum amount.
Despite the fact that diarrhea in rabbits is considered a rather dangerous disease, every pet owner should take preventive measures to prevent this disease. In the event of an illness, you should immediately contact a veterinarian who will determine the symptoms and prescribe treatment.
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