1. How often should pet rabbits be dewormed
The first deworming of rabbits should be done around 2 months of age , that is, when the rabbit is successfully weaned, it is worth noting that: rabbit deworming is also divided into internal deworming and external deworming. Generally, young rabbits aged 2 to 6 months need to be dewormed once a month; rabbits after 6 months of age are dewormed once every quarter; adult rabbits can be dewormed once every six months or a year.
Second, precautions for deworming rabbits
1. Dosage of deworming drugs for rabbits: no matter what kind of deworming drugs It is toxic to a certain extent, so pet owners must pay attention to feeding according to the requirements on the instructions of the deworming medicine when deworming pet rabbits, especially domestic deworming medicines. According to the weight of the rabbit, the amount of medicine should be calculated according to its weight. Generally, the shelf life of deworming medicine after opening is very short, so it is difficult to save the rest for the next use. The owner must ensure the quality of the medicine before giving the medicine to the rabbit. 2. Preparations before and after deworming rabbits: The rabbit should take a bath before the deworming, and after the hair is dry, apply the deworming medicine on the back of the rabbit’s neck where it cannot be licked. Pay attention to the efficacy of the medicine. Do not bathe the rabbit until it expires. The deworming of rabbits should be done 3 to 4 hours after they eat, and they should fast for 5 to 6 hours after feeding the drug to ensure the effective effect of the drug.
3. It is best not to add drugs to the bath water for deworming rabbits, because of the special skin structure of rabbits Sex, the toxic substances of these deworming drugs can penetrate directly into the body through their skin, and rabbits have the habit of licking their fur.
4. Do not use flea collars to deworm rabbits in vitro, because most flea collars are highly toxic and cause great harm to rabbits.
5. After deworming rabbits, pay attention to observe their feces. Generally, after a few days of deworming, dead parasites will be excreted with their stools. If there are symptoms of diarrhea, it is best to consult veterinarian.
6. Pay attention to observe the mental state of rabbits after deworming. Usually, rabbits with weak stomachs or poor constitution will have symptoms of sluggishness or fever after deworming, but generally such symptoms will appear after 1 to 2 days. It will go away and if you observe these symptoms persisting in your rabbit, it is best to consult your veterinarian.
Reminder: The frequency of deworming rabbits is closely related to their age. Young rabbits will be dewormed more frequently. When they become adults, the number of deworming Not so much. If you have any questions about raising rabbits, you can leave a message below to discuss with us!
