Effective Prevention Strategies for Rabbit Yellow Urine

Section 1: Symptoms of Rabbit Jaundice Disease

Rabbit jaundice disease typically affects kits around 7 to 8 days old. Initially, affected rabbits exhibit symptoms such as swollen and hot mammary glands, refusing to nurse their kits. Soon after, the kits begin to show abnormalities, including the passage of yellowish, watery feces. The anus and hind limbs may be coated with feces, emitting a foul odor. The kits become drowsy, with matted and rough fur. In the later stages, they may suffer from dehydration, heart failure, and rapid weight loss, potentially leading to death within 4 to 5 days of onset. Clinical symptoms include the rabbit's intestinal mucosa becoming congested or bleeding, the intestines filled with mucus, and the bladder expanding with a large amount of yellow fluid.

Section 2: Treatment for Rabbit Jaundice Disease

After the doe gives birth, it is crucial for owners to monitor the mother and kits closely. Any kits or does showing signs of distress or reduced appetite should be thoroughly examined and treated promptly. If the doe's mammary glands are affected, it is essential to stop her from nursing immediately. The doe and kits should be quarantined and treated, and healthy kits can be fostered with other healthy does with abundant milk.

Rabbit jaundice disease is essentially an acute enteritis in kits, primarily caused by the kits consuming milk from does with mastitis. If mastitis is detected in the doe, it is imperative to stop her from nursing the kits. For rabbits suffering from jaundice, administer gentamicin sulfate injections, 3 to 4 drops per dose, three to four times a day. Mild cases may recover within 2 to 3 days.

To prevent mastitis in does that cause jaundice in kits, owners should focus on the following four aspects:

1. Isolate the kits and clean the affected teats of the doe with 0.1% potassium permanganate solution. In the early stages, apply cold compresses to the affected teats for 15 to 20 minutes, three times a day. At the base of the teats, make 4 to 6 incisions and inject a mixture of 30 to 50 ml of procaine and 30,000 to 50,000 units of penicillin subcutaneously. In the later stages, switch to hot compresses, and apply cold compresses and injections as described above.

2. If the doe's teats become inflamed and develop hard lumps, apply ichthammol ointment to the affected area to promote softening and pus drainage. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to drain the pus. Afterward, clean the wound with 0.1% potassium permanganate solution, apply antiseptic powder, and bandage the wound. Additionally, administer 50,000 units of penicillin intramuscularly twice a day for three days.

3. It is also recommended to administer a mixture of 10g of dandelion and 10g of Lonicera japonica vine, ground into a fine powder and mixed into the doe's feed. Continue this treatment for 3 to 5 days.

4. Lactating does are particularly susceptible to this disease, mainly influenced by their milk production. Therefore, owners should ensure that the does receive an appropriate balance of concentrated and juicy feed before and after giving birth to reduce the incidence of the disease. This is the primary preventive measure.

Furthermore, if the doe has a high number of kits, it is best to foster some of them with does that have fewer kits and abundant milk supply. Alternatively, after each nursing session, manually express the excess milk from the doe to prevent her from becoming ill.

Dr. Oxygen Pet温馨提示: Mastitis in does and jaundice disease in kits are closely related. Therefore, it is crucial for owners to pay close attention to the prevention of mastitis in does, which is also essential for preventing jaundice disease in kits.