Enchanted Lions & Angoras

Please note, that this information is strictly that.  I am not a vetrinarian.  You should always consult your vetrinarian immediately if you suspect your animal has a health problem. 

SymptomList

Merck Vetrinary Manual for Rabbits

Rabbit References by Dr. Chark - An extensive collection of rabbit information!!

Rabbit Emergency Kit

Drug Dose Calculator for Rabbits 

Anesthetic & Analgestic Dosages / Areas / Needle Sizes

Medications  (What are they, What are they used for, etc.)

Nasal Discharge & Sneezing -  Giving rabbits Benedryl

Snuffles Article

Runny Eyes, Runny Nose, Sneezing, and/or Wheezing

NFZ Puffer - Nitrofurazone  used for ear & eye infections, surface wounds, cuts & abrasions

Vitamins! Nutra-Drops  http://www.bovidr.com/rabbits.html  
 

Worms and De-Worming bunnies:

Worm information and photos

One idea how to administer Ivomec

 Ivermectin Paste can be administered for worms and ear mites and the prevention thereof.   1 rice size pellet for upto 4 lb rabbit--orally or 4/10 of a cc per 5 lbs of a rabbit  do not use before 10 weeks of age, given twice a year in double doses, 10 days apart. 

Wazine or Pyrantel is used at 4, 6 and 8 weeks for kits.  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601121 

Pasteurellosis / Pasteurella  (This page contains graphic pictures of rabbits with severe infections- it might not be appropriate viewing for all ages.)

Symptoms - Vary but the most common are Sniffles, congestion, weapy eyes, abscess under the skin.  Some more severe can effect the nervous system including the eyes that will circle to one side, and/or severe tilting of the head (Wry Neck). 

Wry Neck / Torticollis / Head Tilt~

If you suspect that your bunny has Wry Neck, you should seek vetrinary attention ASAP for best possbile results.  Medication only stops the progression, it does not cure it.  You will need to provide lots of physical therapy.  Helpful information about Wry Neck:

• http://www.barbibrownsbunnies.com/ecuniculi.htm
• http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/head_tilt.htm
• http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/tilt.html 
• http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=18+1803&aid=2371

Wry Neck comes on very quickly.  It takes alot of patients and perserverence not only on the bunnies part, but the owners part as well. 

The rabbit will need to learn their balance again.  So alot of free roaming time is absolutely neccessary for therapy. 

Quote from Bio.miami.edu, "The bottom line is this: treatment for head tilt caused by an ear infection is not only possible, but often very successful. It might take a lot of patience, and a realization that rabbits do not mourn over what might have been, nor what the future might hold. If your rabbit is willing to survive the moment, is eating and drinking and showing affection, and interest in life (however dizzily), s/he deserves a chance to heal. It is so rewarding to see a head tilt bunny race and frolic like a normal bunny, even if it takes several months of treatment and love.

Bacterial Diseases -Listed with discriptions, treatments, and photos (graphic photos- please beware) Including: Pasteurellosis, Bordetellosis, Colibacillosis, Tyzzer's Disease, Staphylococcus, Venereal Spirochetosis (Rabbit Syphilis, Vent Disease, Cuniculosis), Proliferative lleotyphlitis, Salmonellosis, and Tularemia.

GastroIntestinal Statis, The Silent Killer   "The rabbit stops eating then just dies". 

Emergency protocol for diarrhea in infant and juvenile rabbits, cottontails and hares

Oral Heath in Rabbits(Teeth Care)

Bladder Stones and Sludge - Rabbits cannot absorb calcium.  So foods high in calcium such as Alfalfa and spinach in high quantities and be very detrimental to a rabbits health.  Young rabbits and nursing mother can have those calcium rich foods, but regular adult rabbits should have limited amounts of them. 

Old Rabbit Paralysis  -  Strokes, Infections, Neoplasia (Cancer), and Systemtic Disease, Spondylosis of the Lumbar Spine & Trama, Parasites, Baylisascaris Procyonis 

Oxbow Hay Critical Care - For rabbits who have stopped eatting

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD)  European Disease

Sudden Death in Rabbits - A Study

Myxomatosis Information

Feeding recommedationsfor house rabbits

Spay Procedure (includes photos - graphic) 

Neuter Procedure(includes photos - graphic)

What do Rabbits see? 

Wool Block~

The first signs of wool block, you will notice dry droppings or droppings that are connected with hair (like a string of pearls).   Late signs are lack of eating, no droppings, and listless in the cage.  Rabbits can die from wool block. 

Preventative measures:  Feed bananas (with skin) , mangos, pineapple cores, apples, and LOTS of Timothy or grass hay.

Other Helpful Links for wool block:

http://animalhusbandry.suite101.com/article.cfm/wool_block_in_rabbits

http://bettychuenglishangora.com/cares/index.html 

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/132996/homemade_treatments_for_rabbits_with.html