What are the symptoms of a rabbit cold? Detailed introduction to prevention and treatment measures

Causes A sudden drop in temperature, or a cold and damp rabbit hutch, can easily trigger a rabbit cold.

Clinical symptoms The affected rabbit has a mild cough, sneezes, has clear or thick nasal discharge, difficulty breathing, is listless, has reduced appetite, and an elevated body temperature. If not cared for properly, it can easily lead to secondary pneumonia or hemorrhagic septicemia.

Preventive measures Keep the indoor area clean and hygienic. When the temperature changes, be sure to close doors and windows to keep the warmth in. If there is strong wind and a drop in temperature, promptly light a fire in the breeding room to maintain a stable temperature and prevent it from fluctuating up and down.

Treatment methods For a simple cold, the affected rabbit can be given aspirin tablets orally, 1 tablet per day, divided into 2 doses, for 3 consecutive days. It can also be given metamizole sodium tablets orally, 1/2 tablet each time, 2 times per day, for 2 to 3 consecutive days, while also using nasal drops for the nose. Alternatively, take 2 to 4 milliliters of compound aminopyrine injection and penicillin at 200,000 international units per rabbit per dose, mix them and inject intramuscularly, 2 times per day, for 2 consecutive days, to control the occurrence of inflammation. Chaihu injection can also be used for intramuscular injection, 2 milliliters per day, 2 times per day, for 2 consecutive days.