I. Reasons for Ringworm in Rabbits
Rabbits Ringworm is generally related to environmental hygiene problems. If the owner keeps the rabbit in a tight corner, and does not clean the room, help the rabbit to clean up the excrement, clean the rabbit’s toys, tableware and other daily necessities, the rabbit will be There are a lot of bacteria around or there are mites on the rabbit, which can cause ringworm.
At the same time, rabbit ringworm is a fungal skin disease. If the owner does not properly feed the rabbit and does not pay attention to supplementing the rabbit with nutrients such as protein and vitamins, the rabbit will be weak and easily get ringworm. and hair loss in rabbits.
Second, what should I do about ringworm in rabbits?
1. Isolated breeding: Because rabbit ringworm is contagious, the owner should isolate the sick rabbits and deal with the moss in time. Using scissors, cut the ringworm area and surrounding hair short together, then use a cotton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide to clean the affected area, and then apply an antifungal ointment evenly to the affected area. After the owner has applied the medicine to the affected rabbit, it is best to put an Elizabeth cover on it to prevent the rabbit from licking the wound due to itching, thus affecting the treatment or causing drug poisoning.
2. Disinfection and sterilization: After treating the sick rabbits, the owner also needs to clean and disinfect the daily necessities of the sick rabbits frequently. Ventilated and dry. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to cleaning the living environment of the rabbit, cleaning the residence of the rabbit, and spraying disinfectant for disinfection.
3. Supplementary nutrition: If the rabbit is malnourished for a long time, it will also lead to a decline in its immunity. Therefore, in addition to feeding the rabbit with rabbit food, the owner should also provide some nutritional ointment to help it supplement nutrition. You can also add some hay such as alfalfa grass, ryegrass, and timothy grass to the rabbit, which can meet certain nutritional needs of the rabbit.
