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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.
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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
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