Caring for Your Bunny: Common Rabbit Parasites

The pleasures of life are greatly sought after. Although many people don’t know it, a rabbit can be as big as a dog or a cat. They adore human interaction and attention, and the right care and love will come to their owner in faith. You are cute and cute, and the animals are very hardy, so they are not as difficult to care for as other pet care or exotic animals. Not only that, but it is easier to look after than a dog, and smaller than a cat. Bunnies can be litter box trained so they are also very clean.

However, bringing a bunny into your home also means taking care of it. Your desire to deeply encourage his love, trust, and love; and all the sycophants like using a six-star box and coming when you call, you have to teach her. Give him a safe home where he is safe and stress free; Finally, on the ground I have discussed here, be aware of yourself, and keep your friend’s safety at bay.

Like other animals, bunnies can and do get hurt. Sometimes due to the negligence of the owner (poor critters!), sometimes due to misinformation or un-education in the area of ​​Ear mites inflame the ears with punctures and ear discharge. Even if one of these signs is missing, you should take your rabbit down, it can be a matter of minutes. Minutes on the body can cause of hair loss and rough or scaly looking skin.

Fleas can also affect rabbits and have similar symptoms as in dogs and cats: irritation and scratching. You can also look for a small “black calculus like dung” on the skin. (Taylor, 1999). These are flea droppings and a sure sign of mosquitoes on your pets. This is also a good distinction between mosquitoes and their counterparts, lice. Lice also make you itchy and irritable, but they secrete small eggs instead of little black droppings. Look for small eggs in your ears, or clinging to your skin. If you’ve noticed any of these problematic parasites, take your pet to the vet for a check-up and professional advice on solving your pet’s problem. Your vet will usually provide you with a spray to treat them. Sometimes rinses or oral medications may also be prescribed. Always ask your vet before doing anything, even if you call and ask. Many people want to pick ticks out of their care, but this is harmful. Usually the fat ticks will be lighter and will disappear. After this it is safe to remove. However, your vet will probably be able to give you a better solution or do your own work. This is not to say that you should rush to do everything, but pets can be sensitive, so make sure you know what you are doing. Perhaps even once it’s done it will help to be better equipped to do it if it ever comes up again.

Speaking of relapses, you definitely want to stop them. For parasites, the best method is to prevent your pet from taking over the world. Clean your digestive tract frequently and use a special spray to remove any larvae that may be resting there. Also remember to take off, but use what is safe around animals. Most pet shops carry a good, safe brand of disinfectant.

Another type of parasite is the internal parasite, and it’s a little harder to spot. Tapeworms and other internal parasites cause diarrhea and weight loss, but they can go without symptoms. Again, just check the runs are useful to catch these types, and they should be taken every couple of months. The symptoms of internal parasites can be very serious. If this is the case, make sure your bunny is getting plenty of water and seek veterinary care immediately. The flow can indicate significant problems, especially in miniature care, so don’t over look it.

When you spend your pets on pets, look at them as good. Not only on the back and face, but everywhere also on the feet, chin, and under the tails. Sometimes parasites do not give any indication of their presence through symptoms, so again, regular veterinary work-ups are also recommended. I can’t stress enough the importance of finding a good and reliable place in your area, and by that I mean close to your home with easy access. Once you find one that is good, keep a relationship with one or two veterinarians there. Getting to know you and your pet can really help your vet figure out what is ailing your pet and how to fix it. The faster problems are diagnosed, the faster they can be corrected, and this is the most important thing when dealing with any health problem. It is also good to find as much information as possible on other diseases of rabbits so what else you should look for and how you and the vet can help.

Notes:

Taylor, D. (1999). Rabbits Harper Collins Publishers. Hammersmith, London, UK.

Magnus, E. (2006). Keeping the rabbit. McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.

RSPCA (2004). Take care of your rabbit. Harper Collins Publishers. Hammersmith, London, UK.

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