BlO—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 23,1982
LANCASTER Rabbits are
becoming popular pets. With
proper feeding, handling, and
health care, these quiet creatures
can be quite enjoyable pets, says
Nancy M. Kadwill, county agent,
Montgomery County Extension.
A well-balanced diet is the most
important factor contributing to
your rabbit’s overall health.
Commercially prepared rabbit
feeds are probably the best diet for
your rabbit because these feeds
are prepared specifically for
rabbits and provide the proper
nutrient quality and balance.
Lettuce or other garden
vegetables make good treats if fed
in small quantities. Your pet also
should have access to fresh, clean
water at all times. This is
especially important when the
rabbit is on a dry food diet.
Be careful to always support
your rabbits’- hindquarters when
lifting it from a cage and while
holding it.' The animals’ 1 quick,
jerky motions can result in a
fractured back if the rabbit is not
properly supported. -It’s best to
grasp the loose skin over the top of
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the hindquarters with the other
hand.
Kadwill, says rabbits are
susceptible to a variety of
diseases. Three of their more
common health problems include
ear miles, coccidiosis, and mul
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Ear mites live m and around the
ear canal and cause irritation to
the skin lining the ear. Affected
animals will shake their heads and
scratch at their ears. There is
usually a heavy build-up of dry,
crusty material in the ear canal.
If you suspect your pet has
mites, your veterinarian can
microscopically examine the ear
debris and determine if mites are
present. If they are, your
veterinarian will prescribe
medication and advise you on how
to treat and control the problem.
Coccidiosis is a disease in rab
bits that is caused' by several
species of microscopic parasites
that invade the intestinal lining, or
the liver. The disease is usually
more severe in young rabbits,
Kadwill says. Symptoms include
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diarrhea, poor appetite, weight
loss, and an enlarged abdomen.
Death can result.
Coccidia are transmitted by
ingestion of eggs passed in fecal
material. Your veterinarian can
diagnose the problem by
examining a fecal sample with a
microscope. He will then prescribe
medication and control measures.
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“Snuffles” is an upper
respiratory disease in rabbits
caused by bacteria. Signs of
snuffles include sneezing, difficult
breathing and a nasal discharge
with mucus.
Snuffles generally occurs when
the rabbit’s resistence is low.
Stress seems to be a primary
factor in the development of the
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disease. Your veterinarian may
prescribe antibiotics to combat the
disease. This disease can be
passed from mother to young so
breeding doe should not be allowed
to have young if they have snuffles.
Most county 4-H programs have
a rabbit project. If you are in
terested in joining, check with your
county Extension office.
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