Effective Strategies to Prevent Postpartum Anorexia in

Preventing Postpartum Anorexia in Female Rabbits

1. It is crucial for rabbit breeders to prioritize the nutritional needs of lactating females. Never underestimate the importance of their care, as neglecting the mother can lead to severe consequences. We recommend using a specialized premixed feed formulated for lactating rabbits to create pellets. Pay close attention to the diet management during the latter stages of pregnancy to ensure the mother receives a balanced and adequate nutrition intake.

2. Starting from the 15th day of pregnancy, gradually increase the feed quantity for the female rabbit each day. In the week leading up to the birth, provide her with more nutritious and easily digestible food. From the 28th day of pregnancy, begin to reduce the amount of concentrated feed and increase the amount of fresh green feed.

3. Avoid overfeeding or underfeeding the female rabbit to maintain a balanced and healthy body condition.

4. Monitor the postpartum recovery of the female rabbit's health.

5. Before the birth, use a highefficiency disinfectant to clean the nesting box and the rabbit cage to prevent bacterial infections during the birthing process.

6. Avoid overbreeding the female rabbits to prevent stress and health issues.

7. Prevent early mating and promptly cull older female rabbits to maintain a healthy breeding stock.

8. Breeding females should meet certain criteria, including being healthy, robust, over 6 months of age, and having an appropriate weight.

9. Postpartum, the female rabbit's uterus often experiences inflammation. The breeder should administer antibiotics or antibacterial drugs promptly to prevent uterine inflammation and pyometra.

10. Dispose of sick or weak females, especially those with severe diseases, as they are not suitable for breeding even after recovery.

How to Address Postpartum Anorexia in Female Rabbits

1. For female rabbits suffering from anorexia due to vulvar inflammation, a treatment of 400,000 units of penicillin, 1ml of houttuynia, and 0.5ml of dexamethasone can be administered intramuscularly twice a day for two days. For rabbits with uterine pyometra, in addition to the above medication, a daily injection of 1 vial of oxytocin should be administered to promote the expulsion of pus, for 3 to 4 days.

2. In cases of anorexia due to metabolic disorders, a daily intramuscular injection of 2 to 3ml of vitamin B12 can be administered for three consecutive days.

3. For anorexia caused by septicemia, the Green Hope Postpartum Recovery Injection can be used, with a dose of 0.2ml/kg body weight, administered once daily for two consecutive days.

4. For anorexia resulting from postpartum infection, a mixture of 400,000 units of penicillin and 2ml of analgin can be administered intramuscularly once daily for two consecutive days.

By following these guidelines, you can help ensure the health and wellbeing of your female rabbits during and after the birthing process. We hope this information from Oxygen Pet Doctor is helpful to you!