Treat Diarrhea in Rabbits
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of the microorganisms in the cecum the part of the rabbits GI tract responsible for fermentation.ef="_note-3" If you don’t already have a vet with experience treating rabbits, search for one online or check the House Rabbit Society’s listing: rabbit.org/vet-listings/. True diarrhea is often fatal and needs to be taken very seriously. It is usually caused by an alteration of the microorganisms in the cecum the part of the rabbits GI tract responsible for fermentation. If you don’t already have a vet with experience treating rabbits, search for one online or check the House Rabbit Society’s listing: rabbit.org/vet-listings/.Provide the vet with fresh fecal and cecal samples.
The vet will need to take cultures of droppings and examine them under a microscope in order to make an accurate diagnosis. If possible, collect samples of both feces and cecotropes and bring them to the vet. If you can’t bring samples with you for any reason, try to take pictures of droppings to show the vet. The vet does not need a large amount for a sample. A sample the size of two to three grapes is plenty. You can transport the sample in a latex glove or zip lock bag to make it easier on the veterinary staff. If you can’t bring samples with you for any reason, try to take pictures of droppings to show the vet.The vet does not need a large amount for a sample. A sample the size of two to three grapes is plenty. You can transport the sample in a latex glove or zip lock bag to make it easier on the veterinary staff.Keep your rabbit hydrated.
Dehydration is a major concern, so make sure your rabbit has access to clean, fresh water at all times. If it refuses or is unable to drink, it will need subcutaneous injections of Lactated Ringers Solution to stay hydrated. It’s best to have the vet or vet tech administer injections. Give hydrating hydrating injections yourself if recommended.
If a vet professional isnt available and you have the supplies on hand, sterilize the needle and the solution’s cap, then draw 1 to 2 mg of the solution. Gently lift the skin to create a tent, and inject the needle at a 45 degree angle. Take care not to push the needle through the other side of the pulled skin, which is very thin. Before injecting the solution, pull the plunger back to make sure you don’t draw blood. If you do, you’ve pierced a blood vessel or muscle and need to choose another site. After injecting the solution, withdraw the needle swiftly and gently along its path of entry. It is not uncommon for the rabbit to have a little “humpback” after subcutaneous fluid administration. Do not worry as this will get absorbed and distributed by the body soon, after which it will disappear. The scruff and flank are the best spots for subcutaneous injection. Administer a total of 10 mg over the course of 24 hours at different sites to reduce tissue damage. Before injecting the solution, pull the plunger back to make sure you don’t draw blood. If you do, you’ve pierced a blood vessel or muscle and need to choose another site. After injecting the solution, withdraw the needle swiftly and gently along its path of entry. It is not uncommon for the rabbit to have a little “humpback” after subcutaneous fluid administration. Do not worry as this will get absorbed and distributed by the body soon, after which it will disappear.The scruff and flank are the best spots for subcutaneous injection. Administer a total of 10 mg over the course of 24 hours at different sites to reduce tissue damage. Administer medications according to the vet’s instructions.
Depending on the vet’s findings, they’ll prescribe antibiotics to deal with infection. In addition, they will likely instruct you administer a number of other medications: 10" Imodium or other anti-diarrhea medicationCholestyramine to treat toxins created by bacteria or parasitesPain relief medicationColostrum to support the immune system of a baby rabbit u/hare/poop.html
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