I. Methods to prevent diarrhea in rabbits due to cold
1. Fully take measures to prevent cold and keep warm, and keep the environment of the rabbit house dry Hygiene, clean up the feces excreted by the rabbit in time, regularly clean and disinfect the rabbit house, utensils and the surrounding environment, and regularly replace the rabbit’s drinking water to ensure that the rabbit drinks clean warm water.
2. For the young rabbits about to be weaned, the owner should change the food gradually, and give appropriate nutrition according to the growth stage. If it is fed from the ingredients, it should be noted that anti-enteritis and diarrhea drugs or special premixes for rabbits should be added to the ingredients.
3. Do not raise the weaned young rabbits alone. It is best to keep 3 to 5 rabbits in a litter, which can effectively reduce the stress and loneliness of the rabbits. After that, according to their growth rate Gradually divide the cages or litters, and add the appropriate amount of hay feeding according to each growth stage to maintain the adaptability and stability of the young rabbits.
4. Feeding rabbits should follow the principle of regular and quantitative feeding. Let the rabbit eat 70% to 80% of the time, and feed less on snowy days to avoid indigestion.
5. Usually, some anti-enteritis drugs, such as dysentery, gentamicin, etc., can be added to the drinking water of rabbits, but be sure to add appropriate amount to prevent poisoning.
6. When introducing young rabbits in winter, you can first check whether their stools are normal, whether their abdomen is full, and whether their mental state is good. When they are infected, they should be kept alone for about 7 days. If no abnormality is found, they can be vaccinated for disease prevention. After the young rabbits are vaccinated, they are then gradually reared in single cages according to their growth and development to exercise their independent living ability and gradually adjust the feeding amount according to the changes in their food intake, so as to ensure the healthy development and growth of the young rabbits.
Second, the treatment of diarrhea in young rabbits in winter
The first principle is to identify the cause and treat it symptomatically.
1. In the early stage of diarrhea in young rabbits, if their appetite is normal and their mental state is good, but the stool is abnormal, such as loose and soft, it can be treated with neomycin sulfate, mixed with water, and continuously. Use for 3 to 5 days, reduce the amount of feeding during this period.
2. If it is acute diarrhea due to sudden changes in weather, and the appetite of the young rabbit is not abnormal, it can be given intramuscular injection of enrofloxacin ( 0.2 ~ 0.3 ml/kg body weight) and compound vitamin B (2 ml), twice a day for 2 to 3 days.
3. If the rabbit suffers from loss of appetite, lack of energy, and loose stools, it can be mixed with chloramphenicol or mixed with water for 5 days.
4. If most young rabbits do not eat and are accompanied by symptoms of diarrhea, it may be due to a stress reaction after eating inappropriate feed. For this, the owner should stop feeding immediately. Change the appropriate feed and reduce the amount of feeding. In addition, you can also add some medicines to help regulate some stomachs and help them recover as soon as possible!
This is the end of our sharing. We hope it can help the troubled owners, take precautions for young rabbits in time, and spend the winter in a healthy and healthy way. !
