Rabbit may
sneeze when it water gets up to its nose while drinking, or it may have an
allergy to something in the area such as hay dust, perfumes and other strong
scents irritants.
Malocclusion
In malocclusion
the rabbit’s teeth are overgrown. This can be through a genetic problem or
caused by the rabbits hoicking its teeth out of alignment by pulling on the
cage wire.
With this genetic
defect rabbits can’t grind and knead their food properly.
Hutch-burn
This is an incontinence that rabbit suffers caused by urine
stains that burns its skin.
Red urine
This is not
a disease actually this is about the rabbits diet which is not much to problem
at all. It doesn’t actually contain blood and its normal for a rabbits urine
can manifest itself in a veritable rainbow of colors without it being
problematic. Red urine is caused by alkaline and Alfalfa hay. The red color
comes from phenolic compounds (tannins) which are found in forages and feed
ingredients.
Wet dewlap
This is
caused rabbits dragging its dewlap through her water crock. You will observe
dewlap with changing color of the skin to a dark green and a distinct odor is
associated with this condition. Aid it by applying antibiotic cream or ointment
to that area. To prevent dewlap raise the water crock up off the floor 4 to 5
inches to aid in preventing them dragging their dewlap through the water crock.
You can also place a small rubber ball into the crock to force the rabbit to
drink from the edge of the bowl/crock or use automatic water feeder for total
prevention and sanitation.
Stress
Stress can
have a great impact to your rabbits health conditions. This is something that you
should not overlook. Stresses were caused by stubbornness, sudden change in
temperature, being jumpy and nervous, and delivery status. If you noticed your
rabbit going through one of these stresses you can aid them with these
remedies: Mix one part Gatorade to four parts water and give as drinking water
to add electroytes or you can add one or two teaspoons of Tang to a gallon of
drinking water.
Note: If
you’re not comfortable about the medication on this site it is always best to
bring your rabbit to a trusted vet if you feel
that the illness is beyond your knowledge and capabilities.
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