Health problems and diseases found in rabbits

There are many types of rabbit diseases and health problems.

Some diseases are well known for the cover of rabbit in the press, namely illness rabbit VHD.

Each disease has its own set of symptoms, similar to some others. It is therefore very important for a rabbit owner to have an understanding of some of the most common diseases and health problems and awareness of symptoms.

In this article, we take a brief overview of some of the most common diseases of rabbits are known:

Viral hemorrhagic disease

Generally called HDV. It is caused by a calicivirus virus and affects the major organs of a rabbit. It can affect (a) the morbidity of 30% to 100%. If caught the disease has a mortality rate of about 90%, 90% of infected rabbits die. The disease can take and kill a rabbit in a few days. There is no cure at present although there are vaccines available.

The signs that your rabbit can suffer from VHD:

- Spasms
- Loss of appetite
- High temperature
- Bleeding from the mouth
- Rectal bleeding

Myxomatosis

This disease is transmitted by insects. This can take different forms, each form with different degrees of severity. Myxomatosis can be fatal.

The most common findings in the U.S. in tumors of the skin. There are a number of symptoms to watch for:

- Swelling of the face, including eyes red and swollen
- Runny eyes
- Rood, swollen genitals
- Fever
- Lack of energy
- Loss of appetite

If you think that myxomatosis contact your veterinarian immediately. Unfortunately, your veterinarian may recommend a rabbit poorly executed be attributed to the severe suffering to continue to avoid should be allowed to live (as well as reduce the risk increased).

Ringworm

A disease caused by fungi. The fungal spores can travel through the air led to the infection. Direct contact can also cause infection.

Maintaining a clean rabbit and a clean environment can help prevent a launch. If you suspect that your rabbit is suffering from ringworm, please contact your veterinarian should be able to handle the problem.

Signs of ringworm include:

- Loss of fur patches, especially in the head, leg and foot areas
- Itching. Spotted by excessive scratching your rabbit
Skin - dry and crisp

There are many other types of health and illness rabbit. After a good rabbit care at hand will help a lot. You will see signs that your rabbit will appear and will also show you what you can do to keep your bunny happy and healthy.