Digestive system in rabbits is very complex and delicate. Therefore diarrhea they happen often enough. And the problem is usually quite serious. If the owners will not take any action, the animal might die.
The answer to the question about how to treat diarrhea in rabbits depends primarily on causes of gastrointestinal disorders. Most often, diarrhea in rabbits is the result:
If the animal has diarrhea started, you should contact your veterinarian. In particular, if the diarrhea lasts more than three days. Also worth a watch rabbit. At the first sign of apathy, lethargy and lack of appetite in the veterinary clinic contact must.
In Addition, from the cage, you must remove all feed except hay, and pour the rabbit plenty of water. What to give rabbits diarrhea before the trip to the vet? A good option can be a decoction of chamomile or oak bark. If the rabbit refuses to drink, it can be made to do it using a conventional syringe with the needle removed.
Sometimes animals also treated with the drug "Baytril". Injections in the back of the thigh of a rabbit (1-2 mg for babies, 5 mg for adults) within five days. The Council, however, this is only a guide. The owner of the sick animal it is better to consult a specialist.
A Very good solution is to use instead of the usual hay purchase special food, made on the basis of medicinal herbs. In addition, experienced breeders suggest to give a sick animal medications containing electrolytes, rapidly filling the body with fluids. This can be, for example, "Academic". It is given at 5 ml per liter of water the first 2-3 days. And then increase the dose to 10 ml. this Drug is harmless, but to consult with your veterinarian about the feasibility of its use still stands.
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How to treat diarrhea in rabbits, so we found out. Medications prescribed by a doctor, as well as the decoction of chamomile most often help, and the animal recovers. However, there are cases of death of animals. So be sure to prevent diarrhea. In order to prevent such diseases as diarrhea, in rabbit breeding should follow these recommendations:
And, of course, to do all the necessary rabbit vaccinations.
In “menu” these lovely animals with weak stomachs and bowels should include a sufficient number of feeds that contain fiber. This can be hay, grass, fresh or dried twigs. Such food should be the basis of the diet of rabbit. Vegetables and fruits are also given, but in small quantities. Particularly useful for rabbits apples and carrots. In any case, they do not cause diarrhoea. In addition, “menu” of the animal should include grains. Usually rabbits are fed crushed barley grains. Very good option is oatmeal and. But wheat is too often not recommended.
It is Very popular among pet lovers and enjoy special granulated feed for rabbits. Especially convenient is full of their option. In this case, the other of feed to use is not necessary. Such granules consist of all the necessary rabbit ingredients. They can vypressovyvaetsya whole grains, bran, yeast, herbal and fish meal, chalk, etc.
You Can buy the usual loose balanced feed for rabbits. In any case, do not buy too cheap a product. Such mixtures are usually not balanced particularly well. Also, when buying feed should definitely examine its composition.
Gastrointestinal disorders often cause quite serious disease of rabbits. Symptoms and their treatment (the mostcommon) will be considered below. Now let's talk about what action to take when the content of rabbits to prevent infection. For the prevention of infectious diseases and the emergence of worms first of all you should keep clean the cells of rabbits. Feeders should be rinsed after each feeding. The cage clean and wipe daily. Once a month she is treated with a solution of white. The floor of the cage should be barred. In this case, it will not be delayed feces and urine.
The animals Themselves should feel cells comfortable. It is impossible to prevent overheating in the summer time or freezing in the winter. For the prevention of colds cells should be positioned so that they do not have drafts.
Diarrhea in these animals can cause infections such as:
There are many others causing the diarrhea disease of rabbits. Bloating, treatment is also necessary – a phenomenon that often accompanies the diarrhoea, in that case, if the cause of the disorder become low-quality forage. This phenomenon is called flatulence. Treatment in the presence of this symptom is usually mixed with activated charcoal. It is added to animal food in an amount of 3-5 g per day.
Thus, we in General found than treat diarrhea in rabbits. However, because the causes of diarrhea may be different, to deal with the diagnosis alone is not worth it. To determine the disease and prescribe the necessary drugs needs a vet.
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