How to treat diarrhea in rabbits
Diarrhea is a common health problem in rabbit breeding. If not treated in time, it may lead to dehydration or even death. This article combines hot topics and veterinary advice from the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the causes, treatments and preventive measures of rabbit diarrhea to help breeders respond scientifically.
1. Common causes of diarrhea in rabbits
| Cause type | Specific performance | Proportion (reference data) |
|---|---|---|
| Improper diet | Sudden change of feed and consumption of moldy food | 35% |
| bacterial infection | E. coli, salmonella, etc. | 28% |
| Parasite | Coccidiosis, nematode infection | 20% |
| stress response | Environmental changes, transportation shock | 12% |
| other reasons | Viral infections, antibiotic abuse | 5% |
2. Treatment methods and medication guidelines
1.emergency measures
• Stop feeding fresh grass and high-moisture vegetables immediately
• Provide warm water (may add a small amount of oral rehydration salts)
• Keep the environment warm and dry
| drug type | Recommended medicines | Usage and dosage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| antidiarrheal agent | Montmorillonite powder | 0.3g/kg body weight, 2 times a day | Need to be separated by 2 hours from other medicines |
| antibiotics | Enrofloxacin | 5mg/kg body weight, once a day | No more than 5 consecutive days of use |
| Probiotics | Bacillus subtilis | 0.5g/time, 2 times a day | Use separately from antibiotics |
| anthelmintics | Diclazuril (for coccidia) | Dosage according to instructions | Need to be used after diagnosis |
3. Preventive measures
1.Key points of feeding and management
• The feed transition period should be maintained for more than 7 days
• Clean troughs and sinks daily
• Keep the cage ventilated and dry
2.health monitoring program
| Check items | normal standard | abnormal behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Stool morphology | Round granules, dry | Soft/watery/mucusy |
| Food intake | 150-200g/adult rabbit per day | Be vigilant if the reduction exceeds 50% |
| mental state | Lively, erect ears | curl up, close eyes |
4. Analysis of common misunderstandings
•Myth 1: Take antibiotics immediately if you have diarrhea
Fact: 60% of minor diarrhea cases can be cured by adjusting your diet
•Myth 2: Antidiarrheal medicine can be given to humans
Fact: Certain drugs like berberine are toxic to rabbits
•Myth 3: Stopping water can stop diarrhea
Fact: The risk of dehydration is far greater than continued diarrhea
5. Special tips
If the following conditions occur, seek medical attention immediately:
• Diarrhea lasting more than 48 hours
• Blood or mucous membranes in the stool
• Body temperature below 38°C or above 40°C
• Nervous symptoms such as convulsions occur
Through a combination of scientific prevention and control, most rabbit diarrhea problems can be effectively controlled. It is recommended that farmers establish health records, deworm regularly (once a quarter is recommended), and use probiotics to maintain the balance of intestinal flora.
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