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Rabbit Health

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

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  1. Rabbit Health Angie Dement Extension Assistant Veterinary Medicine Texas AgriLife Extension Service College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M System

  2. Objectives • Common health problems of rabbits • Preventive health of rabbits • Sanitation • Husbandry

  3. What is the main cause of illness? • Poor Sanitation • Poor Husbandry

  4. Sanitation • Cages • Fecal Material • Water Contamination • Food Contamination

  5. Diseases

  6. Skin Problems • Ringworm • Ear Mites • Wounds/abscesses • Sore hocks

  7. Gastro-intestinal Disorders • Overgrown teeth • Hairball • Diarrhea • Coccidiosis • Salmonellosis

  8. Respiratory Diseases • Pneumonia • Cold or Sniffles

  9. Neurological Disorders • Middle and inner ear diseases • Posterior paralysis

  10. Other Conditions • Breeding Disorders

  11. Conclusion • Maintain proper sanitation • Watch for diseases • Contact your veterinarian

  12. Questions?

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