One of the
common diseases of rabbits, it’s an intestinal infestation of coccidia.
Coccidia classified as microscopic parasites in animals and because of that it
is very difficult to exterminate once it has infected the animal.
Symptoms
In
mild cases no symptoms may be observed. Symptoms in both moderate and severe
cases include a diarrhea, loss of appetite, and loss of weight.
Treatment
The best treatment is to use
sulfaquinoxyline in the
feed or drinking water a .25% level of sulfaquinoxaline, sulfadimethoxine, or
triple sulfa (may be effective but provide greater safety from the toxic
effects ) for three weeks.
Prevention
Great sanitation routine and build cages with
wire floored that let waste fall through the floor. Keep the feed and water always
clean and fresh.
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Mastitis
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Diarrhea
