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Rabbit Medical Management
Diseases from Raising Better Rabbits & Cavies
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Veterinary Medicine
12th Grade
01/24/2013

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Mastitis is also known as?
Definition
Blue breast
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Mastitis is?
Definition
inflammation of the mammary gland
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Mastitis is caused by?
Definition
Local bacterial infection within the mammary system, usually Staphylococcus
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Mastitis clinical signs
Definition
inflamed, swollen hot and discolored mammary gland(s). Abscess formation is common. Usually occurs just after kindling or just after weaning.
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Mastitis treatment
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Treat for 3 consecutive days with injectable Pen G intramuscularly at 20,000 to 40,000 IU per lb of body weight. Strips glands of affected milk. Apply hot packs for 15-20mins 3-4 times daily.
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Weepy eye is also known as?
Definition
Conjunctivitis
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Weepy eye is?
Definition
Inflammation of the conjunctiva. It is associated with a blockage of the tear duct between the lower eye lid and nasal area.
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Weepy eye clinical signs
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Matted fur at the medial corner of the eye. A discharge may be seen on the surface of the eye. The tissue around the eye might be red and irritated.
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Weepy eye treatment
Definition
Apply local ophthalmic ointment 2-4 times per day for 3-4 days as needed.
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Vent disease is also known as?
Definition
Rabbit syphilis
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Vent disease is?
Definition
inflammation of the vent or external genitalia.
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Vent disease is caused by?
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Spirochete bacteria Treponema cuniculi
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Vent disease is spread by?
Definition
Mating and at kindling
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Vent disease clinical signs
Definition
Lesions seen may include "scabby" inflammation of the external genitalia area in both sexes. In addition animals may have scabs on their nose and mouth. Some may refuse to mate and/or conceive. Scabs around the nose and mouth may contain a white/yellow discharge. Abortions may be observed.
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Vent disease treatment
Definition
Daily application of penicillin ointment to the external genitalia and/or daily intramuscular administration of Pen G. for 3 days at 20,000 to 40,000 IU per lb. of body weight.
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Metritis is
Definition
Inflammation of the uterus
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Metritis is caused by
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Local bacterial infection. Often times it is associated with a difficult birth and/or retained placenta or feti
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Metritis clinical signs
Definition
Low conception rate, small litter size and abortions are sometimes seen. Some does may fail to lactate 3-5 days after kindling.
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Metritis treatment
Definition
Culture the reproductive tract to ensure the appropriate treatment is used
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Pneumonia is
Definition
Infection of the lungs
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Pneumonia is caused by
Definition
Usually caused by bacterial or viral infection of the respiratory system. Often seen during times of stress and is often the final stage of snuffles.
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Pneumonia clinical signs
Definition
Difficulty breathing and a blueish color to the lips, tongue and ears. At necropsy inflammation of the lungs and thickened fluid filled tissue may be observed.
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Pneumonia treatment
Definition
Prognosis is good with treatment of a broad spectrum antibiotic.
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Listeriosis is caused by
Definition
bacteria of the listeria sp.
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Listeriosis clinical signs
Definition
sudden death, abortion, failure to eat and weight loss. At necropsy grey/white spots maybe observed on the liver and spleen. An inflamed uterus in pregnant animals.
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Listeriosis treatment
Definition
Very poor prognosis since diagnosis is usually made upon necropsy.
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Listeriosis prevention
Definition
Isolation and good sanitation this is potentially a zoonotic disease.
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Salmonellosis is caused by
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Salmonella sp.
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Salmonellosis clinical signs
Definition
Pasty diarrhea, mainly in young rabbits, high temperature and coma usually precede death.
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Salmonellosis prognosis
Definition
Poor in advanced cases. Seek professional assistance to identify the disease.
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Salmonellosis treatment
Definition
Treat the bacterial infection with the appropriate antibiotic based on culture and sensitivity testing.
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Salmonellosis prevention
Definition
Good disease control techniques. Isolation of herd additions. This is potentially a zoonotic disease.
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Foot abscesses is caused by
Definition
Local irritation which may lead to infection of the area with staphyloccus sp. or other bacteria
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Foot abscesses clinical signs
Definition
Small nodular abscesses on the feet, legs and/or toes of affected rabbits.
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Foot abscesses treatment
Definition
Prognosis good to poor. With advanced cases boney tissue may be involved and severely damaged. Soak affected foot in an iodine solution 2 or 3 times per day for 3 days. Then as needed. Lance wounds if abscesses are observed so they can properly drain
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Foot abscesses prevention
Definition
Strict sanitation and observe cages for sharp protruding objects
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Pasteurelosis is
Definition
A complex disease, which is associated with several clinical forms.. "Snuffles"(chronic) is caused by bacteria Pasteurella multocida either alone or in combination with bordetella bornchiseptica
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Pastuerelosis clinical signs
Definition
Intermittent or persistent sneezing with a productive nasal discharge that is thin or thick and white in nature. It is a precursor to many other conditions.
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Pastuerelosis prognosis/treatment
Definition
Good for control but poor for cure. Select an appropriate antibiotic after culture and sensitivity testing of the nasal area. No specific treatment medication has been identified that is universally successful.
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Pastuerelosis prevention
Definition
Improve the ventilation system, strict culling, development and selection of disease resistant animals. Minimize stress factors.
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Hemorrhagic Septicemia (acute)is
Definition
The cause is the same as snuffles
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Hemorrhagic Septicemia (acute) clinical signs
Definition
More acute than snuffles. This most form is most commonly seen in fryer rabbits. Pot bellied, diarrhea,respiratory distress (often confused with enteritis).
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Hemorrhagic Septicemia prognosis
Definition
Poor, since there is no specific treatment. Broad spectrum antibiotics to prevent secondary bacteria infection.
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Hemorrhagic Septicemia prevention
Definition
Same as snuffles(chronic)
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Abscesses is
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Localized infection under the skin
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Abscesses caused by
Definition
Usually due to trauma to the affected area but maybe due to bacteria Pasteurella sp. spread through the blood stream.
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Abscesses clinical signs
Definition
With blood born infections it may take an extended period of time to develop clinical signs. A lump may be found any where on the body, commonly they are found around the head and shoulders.
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Abscesses prognosis
Definition
Good if treated early but animals should be culled from the herd.
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Abscess treatment
Definition
Should be lanced with a scalpel, making a large incision from which to drain the pus. The wound should be flushed with hydrogen peroxide or iodine solution daily. Use of a broad spectrum injectable antibiotic for 3-5 days maybe indicated.
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Abscess prevention
Definition
Excellent sanitation practices. Improved nest box hygiene and early removal of nest boxes (14-16days). separate young at an early age to prevent fighting.
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