Before breeding, all rabbits should be checked for this disease. Common rabbit illnesses and problems rabbit expert food. It is strongly advised to read books and be alert and aware of your rabbit s nonnal and not so nonnal habits. Hopefully, most of the time your rabbits will be the picture of health. Family caliciviridae, genus lagovirus, rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus rhdv. Furthermore, the recommended treatments are based on proven field experiences. The most common cause of lumps and bumps on rabbits are warts, caused by a papilloma virus and benign growths such as fatty tumors. Common diseases and conditions of pet rabbits this booklet is designed to assist veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in describing common disease conditions to rabbit owners and others involved in rabbit husbandry, by presenting clear images, diagrams and brief descriptions. Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium francisella tularensis. The continual eruption and growth of the teeth predispose rabbits to dental problems. It is strongly advised to read books and be alert and aware of your rabbits nonnal and not so nonnal habits. There are so many more diseases and health issues in rabbits that we cannot even scratch the surface ofit all. Because they are viral diseases, there are no effective treatments once the rabbit is infected. There are a number of common conditions that pet rabbits are seen with.
Rabbit diseases common rabbit diseases farming plan. Rabbits need to be occupied and they love playing with toys. Rabbit illnesses caused by parasites can make your rabbits life miserable, even threaten its survival. The more common problems diseases that we see in domesticated rabbits are. Rabbit illnesses caused by parasites can make your rabbit s life miserable, even threaten its survival. Fleas and ticks are easy to see with the naked eye, while ear mites can only be seen with an endoscope. When antibiotics are a part of the treatment program, a withdrawal period of 10 days must be allowed before the animal is slaughtered for food. Large lumps with perforated breathing holes, usually on neck or upper extremities treatment. About 80% of healthy rabbits carry the pathogen, without any clinical signs developing.
Rabbit disease cause, symptoms, prevention and treatment. Finally help for deciphering your rabbits symptoms. Any abnormality in the shape, position, or structure of the teeth interferes with normal wear and can lead to malocclusion and crowns. There are some common diseases and problems seen in rabbits that can be prevented by ensuring you have an understanding of what a healthy rabbit requires and the subtle signs that can tell you. Malignant skin cancers are not common in the rabbit, but do occur and are most often a metastasis of another cancer, most noteably uterine cancer. A trichobezoar is a technical reference for a mat of hair that has been ingested, and that is often combined with thick or undigested food. We will show you the most common diseases in rabbits so you will be able to detect them promptly and take your pet to the vet. The signs and symptoms of abscesses include redness, pain, warmth, and swelling. There are some common diseases and problems seen in rabbits that can be prevented by ensuring you have an understanding of what a healthy rabbit requires and the subtle signs that can tell you your rabbit is unwell.
How to improve health and conquer common rabbit diseases. But unfortunately, and just like other pets, rabbits are prone to a variety of problems and diseases. Patchy fur loss with mild to severe flaking along the rabbits back is the hallmark of cheyletiella parasitovorax, the most common rabbit skin mite. Jan 23, 2020 common rabbit health issues and how to deal with them in a recent and very interesting development, doctors are using the ability of pets to sniff out potentially fatal diseases in humans before they progress to advanced levels. Rabbits are herbivorous and eat a wide variety of vegetation and roughage. Keep pens clean and prevent fecal contamination of feed and water. Most mild infections will clear up without further treatment. Give ra id breathi inactive da usual te rature above 85 petra malt or lax. However, its decline in its native range caused by the diseases. Tularemia is the most common rabbit disease hunting season puts people at the highest risk for tularemia. Rabbit ear mites psoroptes cuniculi species are a common parasitic disease problem in both pet and commercial rabbit population due to stress condition, imbalanced nutrition, unclean living conditions, overcrowding, extremes of heat and cold conditions ear mite tend to spread more quickly through a rabbit population. Bacterial and mycotic diseases of rabbits exotic and. Rabbit diseases, symptoms, causes and treatments page 1 of 10. This section contains general rabbit health information and overviews of the most common rabbit health problems.
Clip the fur around abscess, then lance and remove the pus. Well help you get to know some of the major symptoms of the major rabbit illnesses, and what you can do for these health challenges. Below are the most common diseases in rabbits that you should be aware of, along with their symptoms. Dental disease is one of the most common reasons for pet rabbits to need veterinary treatment. Two other infectious diseases of rabbits are encephalitozoonosis a neurologic disease caused by the parasite encephalitozoan cuniculi and respiratory infection caused by the bacteria pasteurella multocida. Can occur on other parts of body where there are wounds or scratches. Infectious diseases in rabbits vca animal hospital. Any unusual growths on the skin should be watched for change in size, shape, or color and should be evaluated by a veterinarian. Common illnesses or health conditions found in rabbits include rabbit snuffles runny nose, wet eyes, ear. Jul 10, 2011 during normal shedding, the undercoat may come out in clumps, but no flaking should be seen. Some diseases are more common than others and by being educated on these problems you may be able to prevent them or at least learn to recognize the signs and symptoms more quickly in. Coccidiosis five different species of protozoa one celled animals can injure the bile ducts, intestines or cecum. Learn about the veterinary topic of bacterial and mycotic diseases of rabbits.
Another common cause is the parasite encephalitozoon cuniculi which is a significant cause of disease and can, occasionally, pass to humans. Here are the most common illnesses and ailments among rabbits. The european rabbit oryctolagus cuniculus or coney is a species of rabbit native to southwestern europe including spain, portugal and western france and to northwest africa including morocco and algeria. Should there by any doubt as to the effectiveness of a treatment it is recommended that you consult. Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of various animal diseases introduction it is impossible to accurately estimate all the losses caused by livestock diseases, but the united states department of agriculture estimates that losses caused by mortality, reduced productivity, lower fertility, condemned prod. This viral disease is widespread throughout the world, but in some countries it is already eradicated, since effective vaccination is in fact mandatory in many parts of the world. In many cases these can be avoided by ensuring a suitable environment and diet is provided. To limit the risk to your pets, we advise that you give them a thorough health check a few times a week, as well as a brief check once a day more often in summer when flystrike is a real. Mastitis or blue breast disease is commonly found in herds with. Rabbits are wellloved parts of many families that have the joy of caring for them. Pet rabbit facts getting a rabbit bunny basics taking care of.
Dec 21, 2016 there are some common diseases and problems seen in rabbits that can be prevented by ensuring you have an understanding of what a healthy rabbit requires and the subtle signs that can tell you. Common rabbit illnesses and problems rabbit expert. The most common signs of illness in a rabbit are likely lethargy and. So, if you want to enjoy the maximum number of years with your longeared friend keep reading this animalwised article. Rabbits can suffer from diseases of very different origin like any living thing. Pasteurellosis, ear mange, and coccidiosis are diseases commonly experienced by some growers. Application of a heavy oil or occlusive ointment forcing the larva to migrate to the surface of the skin where it can be easily removed. Handbook of poultry diseases important in africa clinical signs and lesions differential diagnosis cause and transmission diagnosis, treatment, prevention and recovery this handbook is designed to be used as a reference for the poultry health for development course and as a reference for field veterinarians in africa edited by. Rabbits are wonderful domesticated pets, but it should be remembered that they are.
Severe losses are common in unvaccinated animals, and in. Occasionally, a form that results in pneumonia or a throat infection may occur the bacterium is typically spread by ticks, deer flies, or contact with infected animals. Many mammals, including oryctolagus cuniculus, are affected by this disease. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the merck vet manual.
If we try to have our rabbit vaccinated daily, while avoiding possible. It is hoped that this will be a useful resource in educating. Clean and disinfect the sore areas as well as the hutch immediately. Major symptoms of the more common diseases affecting rabbits, like snuffles and enteritis. This 92page ebook covers the gamut of keeping your rabbits healthy. Calicivirus rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus overgrown teeth cause and clinical signs. Common rabbit health issues and how to deal with them. Ear mites are tiny little bugs that set up shop in your rabbit s ears. Nov 24, 2007 they can, however, socialise together in common space, such as rabbit runs, and will like being able to see and hear another rabbit when they are in their own hutches. Eliminate sharp objects that can injure the rabbit. Common rabbit diseases prevention treatment youtube. Whilst you will not be able to diagnose all rabbit problems yourself, this list does give you a good idea of some of the most important problems to look out for. Below we have detailed a selection of common rabbit conditions.
Rabbit diseases az the full list of rabbit diseases petmd. Common health issues in rabbits parasites fleas, ticks and ear mites are the most common parasites in rabbits, cats and dogs. Common diseases and conditions of pet rabbits cinque ports vets. Prevention is key when it comes to rabbit diseases.
Common causes, common treatments kathleen wilsbach, phd. If the rabbit is found to have the disease it should not be bred. There are many species in the rabbit family but all domesticated rabbits are believed to have descended from a single species known as the european rabbit. The only rabbit that will return a profit to its owner is a healthy one. They have teeth that are openrooted which means that their teeth grow continually throughout. Common rabbit diseases rabbit owners guide pets magazine. Hairs at the border of the bald spot come out easily in clumps, usually with some coarse flakes of. Diseases and parasites prevention, eradication, and control of transmissible diseases if disease prevention has failed and transmissible diseases are established in the rabbitry, heavy mortality may lead to business fail ure. It has been widely introduced elsewhere, often with devastating effects on local biodiversity. This publication is designed to help ranchers recog. Cuniculi zooh corner rabbit rescue presents free rabbit care seminars 2014 at exotic animal care center, 2121 e. Here are a few of the more common parasitic illnesses you might encounter, and hopefully some useful tips on how to help your rabbit. Select from our a to z list to read all about a disease or condition in one comprehensive overview.
Handbook of poultry diseases important in africa clinical signs and lesions differential diagnosis cause and transmission diagnosis, treatment, prevention and recovery this handbook is designed to be used as a reference for the poultry health for development course and as a reference for field veterinarians in africa. An essential aspect of successful rabbit management is knowing the common rabbit diseases that can impact your animals and how to spot them. Consequently, only those common diseases observed will be mentioned in this factsheet. Rabbit diseases petmd offers causes, diagnosis and treatment advice for rabbit illness symptoms. Next, we will classify and describe the most common diseases according to their origin in bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic. In general, rabbits are a lowrisk pet when it comes to transmitting disease to people. Pdf nowadays rabbit farming is among one of the fastest growing industry. Although many wild and domestic animals can be infected, the rabbit is most often involved in disease outbreaks. While most homeowners consider rabbits pests because they eat garden plants, their ability to spread disease is also cause for concern.
An abscess rabbit disease is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. Rabbit scratches often flakes of skin andor scabs ar in affected area. However, if you have a larger breed rabbit this is very common. They can, however, socialise together in common space, such as rabbit runs, and will like being able to see and hear another rabbit when they are in their own hutches. Some common rabbit ailments rabbit health rabbits guide.
Dental diseases in rabbits are increasingly common today and have been recognised as the underlying cause of numerous other disorders. However, every now and then things can and do go wrong. Ask your local veterinarian for dosage levels when using antibiotics and for names of antibiotic powders. Whilst it isnt an exhaustive list of rabbit diseases, it is a good place to start.