Inner Ear Infections
Pasteurella (snuffles)
Malclusion
Worms
Symptoms: Scabs, crust in the ear. Rabbit might scratch or shake it's head.
Reason: Mites invade the ear and lay eggs.
Treatment: Cotton swabs dipped in olive oil one time a day for three days. Check
check over time to keep an eye on it.
Sore Hocks
Symptoms: Infected sores on the bottom of the feet. Rabbit avoids sitting on wire.
Reason: Thin fur pads.
Treatment: Place thin wood sheet in the cage, usually available at LOWE's.
Snuffles:
Symptoms: Matted fur on the front legs, under the chin, discharge from the nose.
Reason: Respiratory infection
Treatment: Immediately remove rabbit from herd. Treat with atibiotics and consult
veternarian.
Vent Disease:
Symptoms: Blisters, pus, scabs on vent area.
Reason: Transmitted trough mating usually.
Treatment: Consult veternarian.
Weepy Eye:
Symptoms: Discharge from eye and matted fur under the eye.
Reason: Could be related to respiratory problems. Blocked duct under the eye between the nasal cavity.
Treatment: Needs eye drops possibly. Consult veternarian.
Malclussion:
Symptoms: Crooked teeth, bottom teeth overlap top teeth.
Reason: Inherited or caused by broken or missing teeth.
Treatment: Consult with a vet about getting teeth cut. Give carrots or wood blocks to
rabbits.
Wry Neck:
Symptoms: Loss of balance. Rolling over. Shaking head.
Reason: Bacterial infection in the inner ear.
Treatment: Consult vet.
Pin Worms:
Symptoms: Small white tiny worms in vent area or dropping tray.
Reason: Possibly due to unsanitary conditions. Flies comes and lay their eggs in the
manure. Also, does may get them in their cage due to nest box. Clean nest box
immediately. This is why it is important to inspect kits as soon as they're born.
Treatment: Regularly clean cages. Consult vet about medication advice. Usually can find
meds at stores.