Medications for Rabbit Yellow Urine & Mastitis Treatmen

I. Treatment Medications for Doe Rabbit Mastitis

When treating a doe rabbit suffering from mastitis, it's crucial to first identify the cause of the infection and eliminate the underlying factors. Here's a detailed treatment plan:

1. Cleaning and敷疗: Begin by cleaning the affected teats of the doe with a 0.1% potassium permanganate solution. During the initial stages of the disease, apply a cold compress to the doe's breasts. The following day, switch to a warm compress, applying it for about 15 minutes each time, three times a day.

2. Intradermal Injection: For severe cases, mix 50,000 units of penicillin with 30ml of procaine and administer it as a series of subcutaneous injections at several points around the base of the doe's breasts.

3. Surgical Drainage: If the doe's breasts are severely abscessed, surgical drainage is necessary. After draining the pus, clean the wound with a 0.1% potassium permanganate solution, apply antiseptic powder, and bandage the wound to prevent infection. Additionally, inject the doe with a mixture of 50,000 units of penicillin sodium and 3ml of Yuxingcao injection twice daily for three days.

II. Treatment Medications for Rabbit Jaundice

For the treatment of neonatal rabbits affected by jaundice:

1. Oral Medication: Feed the affected kits with gentamicin, 1ml per kit, once a day for three consecutive days.

2. Dehydration Management: If the kits show signs of severe dehydration, supplement their diet with glucose or saline, 2ml per kit, three times a day. These kits typically recover within 23 days.

III. Prevention of Rabbit Jaundice

To prevent rabbit jaundice, consider the following preventive measures:

1. Nutritional Adjustments: As the doe approaches parturition, adjust her diet to include more alfalfa or fresh, green feedings, and less concentrate to prevent excessive milk production and subsequent mastitis.

2. Monitoring Postpartum: After giving birth, monitor the doe's teats for signs of redness or hardness. If detected, discontinue breastfeeding immediately and seek veterinary care. During this period, you can substitute goat's milk for the doe's milk.

3. Postpartum Care: From 5 to 20 days postpartum, the doe may develop mastitis due to improper pre or postpartum management. If the kits consume contaminated milk, they may contract jaundice. Therefore, treat both the doe and her kits promptly to avoid further complications.

4. Sanitation and Hygiene: Maintain clean and disinfected rabbit housing and nesting boxes to prevent infections.

5. Prophylactic Medication: After the doe gives birth, administer a prophylactic dose of sulfamethoxazole (new sulfonamide) daily to prevent mastitis.

6. Eye Drops for Kits: Administer 2 to 3 drops of chloramphenicol eye drops to newborn kits to prevent jaundice.

Conclusion

The above summary provides a comprehensive guide to the medications needed for treating rabbit mastitis and jaundice, along with preventive strategies. We hope this information is helpful in ensuring the health and wellbeing of your rabbits!