Rabbit Health Angie Dement Extension Assistant Veterinary Medicine Texas AgriLife Extension Service College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M System
Objectives Common health problems of rabbits Preventive health of rabbits Sanitation Husbandry
What is the main cause of illness? Poor Sanitation Poor Husbandry
Sanitation Cages Fecal Material Water Contamination Food Contamination
Diseases
Skin Problems Ringworm Ear Mites Wounds/abscesses Sore hocks
Gastro-intestinal Disorders Overgrown teeth Hairball Diarrhea Coccidiosis Salmonellosis
Respiratory Diseases Pneumonia Cold or Sniffles
Neurological Disorders Middle and inner ear diseases Posterior paralysis
Other Conditions Breeding Disorders
Conclusion Maintain proper sanitation Watch for diseases Contact your veterinarian
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