Rabbed diarrhea – causes, treatment

Do you know how to react when your rabbit has diarrhea? This apparently innocent condition for delicate rabbits can be a fatal threat. Therefore, diarrhea in a rabbit must not be underestimated. Read how to act and if diarrhea on a rabbit can be treated with homemade remedies.

Rabbits are very delicate animals and their intestinal microflora is particularly sensitive, so it is not difficult to intoxicate. Diarrhea is often the result of a diet or inappropriate poisoning. But it can also be an alarm signal on the existence of another disease.

Never underestimate him and wait for himself – this can lead to dehydration and, in extreme cases, to the death of the animal.

What are the most common causes of diarrhea in a rabbit?

The most common cause of diarrhea in a rabbit is the power supply error: diarrhea can be caused by a sudden change in nutrition, for example, too sudden introduction of fresh herbs in summer or feeding the rabbit and contaminated grass. Therefore, it is important to maintain rabbit food in airy containers and remove the residues of unsuered foods. A slight poisoning on the rabbit can also be caused by new foods, so it is better to avoid giving the rabbit. If diarrhea is the result of light poisoning, it is usually sufficient to wait for the problem to be solved: one day or two dry hay and water should eliminate the problem. Of course, such an innocent poison should also be consulted with a vet, which will eliminate other potential causes.

Poisoning on a rabbit can also be caused by sprayed fruit and vegetables, harmful plants, as well as all types of pathogenic bacteria, for example ESA or Salmonella, viruses and parasites, for example edge.

Diseases and diarrhea with rabbits

Diarrhea can be an alarm signal of the existence of other diseases, often serious, on the rabbit, which are not always related to the digestive system. Diarrhea can also accompany kidney or liver problems and can also be the result of stress. It is also known that the development of all diseases – not only in rabbits – is favored by the conditions of precarious growth and lack of hygiene, so it is important to make sure that the cage is always clean and that it is in a quiet place. It is also a good idea to strengthen the natural immunity of rabbits with vitamins and rabbits.

Coccidiosis – a dangerous rabbits disease

One of the most serious causes of diarrhea in miniature rabbit is coccidiosis, a dangerous infectious disease caused by protozoa of the genus Eimeria. If a rabbit falls ill with coccidiosis, blood or mucus and also appears the animal loses weight, it has no appetite, it can also have flatulence, convulsions and, in a serious phase, even paralysis. Since the disease spreads very quickly in the feces of the sick animals, it is essential to isolate the sick rabbit and disinfect the cage.

What does the rabbit diarrhea have?

The most common type of diarrhea is when the rabbit eliminates bad chairs and slightly watery, several times a day. It is possible to have the dirty anal area. In addition, diarrhea is often accompanied by the lack of appetite, apathy – sometimes swelling.

Diarrhea on the rabbit, what should it be done? – Treatment necessarily under veterinary supervision!

Never treat rabbits (or any other pet!) D) – this can lead to the worsening of the animal’s health. Only a veterinarian, based on the history and results of a faecal sample, will be able to diagnose the causes of diarrhea and will be able to recommend adequate treatment. Often, in the early stages, it is not recommended to administer a drug for diarrhea that aims to stop the stool, because the faecal masses that persist in the intestine can worsen even more. If the doctor detects that other diseases are present, antibiotics can be administered or other types of treatment can be used. In case of intoxication, adequate diet and hydration is recommended and, after the end of the treatment, it is usually recommended to restore the bacterial flora with probiotics.

Home remedies for the rabbit diarrhea

On the internet you can find suggestions on how to treat diarrhea in Rabbit with home remedies. Recommended methods include the administration of Glauber salt, castor oil or tannin. It seems that young branches of birch, willow or oak can stop the diarrhea – by biting the rabbit, they release the tannin they contain.

Domestic remedies also include the administration of chamomile tea rabbit and electrolytes.

However, all these remedies used without consulting a veterinarian can be counterproductive and can lead not only diarrhea to appearance, but also other diseases, So we urge you not to treat your animal alone, based on some suggestions on the internet. After all, the health of our soft friend is at stake.

Take care of your hygiene and that of the other animals of the house

If you observe diarrhea in a rabbit, it should be isolated from other animals, if the cause is a virus infection, bacteria or parasites that can be transmitted to other animals.

It is also necessary to take care of your hygiene: wash your hands well with hot water and soap after every contact with the rabbit. This, by the way, does not only apply to play with a sick animal, but should be a regular practice of contact with pets.

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Natalia Bąk