Types of Clinical Symptoms in Rabbit Infection Rhinitis

Section 1: Causes of Rabbit Infectious Rhinitis

The primary causative agent of Rabbit Infectious Rhinitis is the Multispecies Pasteurella, a bacterium that is commonly found in the nasal mucosa of nearly every rabbit. Typically, rabbits with robust health do not fall ill from this bacterium. However, when their immune systems weaken, the bacteria can rapidly multiply and lead to disease onset.

Rabbit Infectious Rhinitis has a certain seasonal pattern, though it is not particularly pronounced, and can occur throughout the year, with higher incidence rates in spring and autumn. The pathogenic bacteria responsible for rabbit rhinitis can often be isolated from the nasal mucosa of most rabbits, and in normal circumstances, there are no clinical symptoms. Yet, under various stressors such as high population density, poor management, poor air quality in the rabbitry, longdistance transportation, and sudden changes in climate, the rabbit's immune resistance can decline. This allows the bacteria in the respiratory tract to multiply rapidly and invade the lower respiratory tract, potentially leading to pulmonary diseases.

Section 2: Clinical Types of Rabbit Infectious Rhinitis

The disease can primarily be categorized into three types: septicemia, pneumonia, and rhinitis.

1. Septicemia Type. Some affected rabbits may appear healthy and symptomfree one day, only to be found dead the next. Most rabbits with this type exhibit symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, elevated body temperature, and discharge of pus or serous mucus from the nostrils. Rabbits with this condition usually die within 1 to 3 days. This type can occur independently or as a secondary infection following pneumonia or rhinitis.

2. Pneumonia Type. This type is characterized by acute fibrinous and purulent pneumonia and pleurisy. Affected rabbits may show signs of anorexia or stop eating, depression, labored breathing with a loud respiratory sound, and discharge of yellow or creamy, thick mucus from the nostrils. These rabbits often succumb to respiratory failure or septicemia.

3. Rhinitis Type. Rabbits with this type will have discharge of serous or mucopurulent mucus from the nostrils, frequent sneezing, and no significant impact on their appetite or spirits. Some rabbits with rhinitis may experience symptoms for several months or even a couple of years, until the symptoms resolve or the condition evolves into another type, ultimately leading to death.

Important Reminder from Oxygen Pet Doctor:

Rabbit Infectious Rhinitis can affect rabbits of any age and has a relatively low cure rate with a high recurrence rate. The treatment process is lengthy, making it a particularly stubborn disease in rabbits. We urge owners to take preventive measures for their rabbits regularly. It's crucial to address the health of your pet proactively, as waiting until symptoms appear may be too late to reverse the situation!