RECOMMENDED USES AND DOSAGES FOR MEDICATIONS |
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The illnesses listed below can most commonly be treated with over the counter medications. Other, more serious illnesses must be |
treated and receive prescription drugs as instructed by an exotic specialist veterinarian. Proper diagnosis can be difficult in rabbits. If |
you are unsure what is wrong with your rabbit or small animal, seek a veterinarian immediately. All Things Bunnies Inc does not accept any |
responsibility or liability for consumer use/misuse or effectiveness of these suggested remedies. All use of these products is at the |
consumer's own risk. |
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| COMMON SIGNS | | MEDICAL | | ITEM |
ILLNESS | SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | TREATMENT | DOSAGE | NUMBER |
Coccidiosis | Lost of Appetite/weight, | Do not place food | Toltrazuril 5% | ORALLY: .18cc/ml per 1LB of | MED132 |
| diarrhea that is soft, | and hay on the | (used as a cure for | weight | |
| watery or even jelly | bottom of the cage. | active cases) | 1-2 treatments required | |
| like. Pot-bellied | Soiled or wet hay and | | Results within 24 hours | |
| appearance, pain in | feed should be | | | |
| the abdomen. The | removed from the | | Treat once and then again | |
| rabbit may become | cage frequently. | | after 24 hours | |
| dehydrated and weak | Wash hands before/ | | | |
| | after handling. Keep | | This product is non-harmful to | |
| | water fresh. Wash | | the host (animal) It only kills | |
| | vegetables. | | the coccidia parasite. There | |
| | | | is no requirement for pro-biotics | |
| | | | as this product does not contain | |
| | | | antibiotics | |
Wry Neck/Head Tilt | Rabbits head will tilt to | Reduce stress which can | Panacur Rabbit | ORALLY: 1 Gradation per 2.2kg of | MED124 |
(E. Cuniculi) | one side | trigger the onset | | rabbit for 20 consecutive days | |
| REAR LEG PARALYSIS | | | | |
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Diarrhea | Droppings are wetter - | Do not give treats | Logic Diar-Stop | 1 Gradation per 2-7kg animal -1ml | MED140 |
| not fully formed (not to | Remove food for 12 | | in AM and 1ml in PM | MED245 |
| be confused with | hours. Feed plenty of | | | |
| cecotropes) | hay and fresh water | Oasis Wet Tail Drops | Mix 15ml with 2oz of water | MED250 |
| | only. If your animal still | | | |
| | has diarrhea use | | | |
| | medical treatments | | | |
| | listed. | | | |
Hairballs | Stools strung together | Regular grooming | Paypaya (used as a | 1-2 diced pieces per day | TRT134 |
Furballs | resembling a string of | Check your rabbits diet | preventative) | | |
| pearls. Sudden changes | Rabbits typically do | Pineapple (used as a | 1-2 diced pieces per day | TRT189 |
| in eating habits or | not have hairballls but | preventative) | | |
| refusal to eat. Lethargy | hair can collect in the | | | |
| | stomach due to improper | | | |
| | diet and reduced | | | |
| | gastrointestinal mobility | | | |
| | SEE Dietary Supplements | | | |
| | to Promote Intestinal | | | |
| | Health listed below | | | |
Cuts/Wounds | Bleeding/open cuts or | Handle your rabbit | F10 Germicidal Spray | Spay directly on the wound | MED240 |
| wounds | properly. Remove objects | Manuka G Sterile Honey | Apply topically to wound | MED281 |
| | that can injure. | Wound Dressing | | |
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Nail Trimming | Cut a nail past the quick | | Miracle Care Kwik Stop Styptic Gel | Apply directly to the toenail | MED242 |
| | | Remedy+Recovery Styptic | Apply directly to the toenail | MED103 |
| | | Kwik Stop Styptic | Apply directly to the toenail | MED206 |
Eye Infections | Watery eyes or white | Change litter in your | Terramycin Eye | IN EYE: 2 times per day for 5 | MED208 |
| discharge from eyes. | nestbox frequently. | Ointment | days in infected eye(s) | |
| Eyes may be matted | Disinfect your cages | | | |
| shut - more common in | regularly | | | |
| newborn kits | | | | |
Sore Hocks | Raw, red, irritated and | Use plastic resting mats | Resting Mats | Place on bottom of cage | REST100 |
| even bleeding sores on | in your cages for your | | | |
| the bottom of the feet | rabbits to rest on | Naylor - Blu-Kote Dauber | Apply to bottom of feet | MED137-0001 |
| (usually the back feet) | Exercise your rabbits | Naylor - Blu-Kote Pump | Apply to bottom of feet | MED137-0002 |
| | regularly | Naylor - Blu-Kote Aerosol | Apply to bottom of feet | MED137-0003 |
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| | | Farnam Wound Kote | Apply to bottom of feet | MED253 |
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| | | Happy Jack Pad Kote | Apply to bottom of feet | MED252 |
Cold/Sneezing | Discharge from eyes | Isolate rabbits with | Bunnymycin | IN NOSE: 2 drops in each | MED199 |
or Snuffles | and nose; sneezing; | these symptoms so as not | | nostril 2X day for 3 days. Wait | |
(not to be | labored breathing; | to spread the disease | | 3 days and repeat as | |
confused with | wheezing | should it be Pasteurella | | necessary | |
Pasteurella) | | Seek a veterinarian if you | VetRX | IN NOSE: 2 drops in each | MED102 |
| | are unsure | | nostril 2X day until symptoms | |
| | Clean and disinfect cages | | are gone | |
| | frequently | Dr. Cheek's YQ+ | 0.5 oz-1.0 oz per head per day | FD183 |
Vent Disease | Lesions, Ulcers and/or | Check the genitals of | Go-Dry Pen-G | AT SITE: Apply to affected | MED123 |
The rabbit form of | Scabs surrounding the | any rabbit that you will | | area 1X day for 5 days | |
syphilis. Can be | genitals. Rabbits can | be breeding your rabbit | | (All Things Bunnies does not | |
contracted by | infect themselves on the | to prior to breeding | | assert that this method cures | |
breeding and/or | nose, eyelids and mouth | | | vent as the short term action | |
showing | due to cleaning. | Do not breed your rabbit | | of Pen-G does not kill the virus) | |
| Decreased conception | if it has an active case | | | |
| rates | of vent | Combi Pen 48 | INJECTABLE: Subcutaneous | Custom Order |
| Unusual loss of litters/kits | | | .1ml/cc per pound. | Not Available |
| Continuously watery eyes | | | 1 injection in the excess skin | in all States |
| | | | above the shoulder every | |
| | | | 7 days for 3 treatments | |
| | | | This method kills the virus | |
Anxiety | Fear, Aggression, Lunging | Work with your rabbit | Sit Tight by Oxy-Gen | PASTE: 2ml/cc up to 4LB | FD144 |
| Biting | every day. Never shout | (used when showing | PELLETS: 1/16 - 1/4oz per day up to | |
| | at or hit your rabbit. Do | your rabbit) | 5LB of rabbit | |
| | not force their affection | | | |
| | Do not leave your rabbit | Pet Remedy Natural | | MED235 |
| | in a cage for long periods | De-Stress and Calming Spray | Spray near animal, not on the animal | MED236 |
| | of time | Diffuser | Plug in Diffuser | MED237 |
Stress/Not Eating | Not wanting to eat due | Provide a secure home | Immunize | 1/16-1/4oz for rabbits up to 5LB | FD143 |
| to stress/travel/shows | for your rabbit. Give | Gut Pro by Oxy-Gen | 5cc per rabbit/every 4 hours | FD175 |
| | freedom of will. Know | Oxbow Critical Care | Use water to make a paste | MED133 |
| | the things that will stress | Emeraid IC Herbivore | Calculated by weight | MED265 |
| | your rabbit and prevent. | Emeraid Sustain Herbivore | Calculated by weight | MED272 |
| | | Pro-Bios | .5gm per 5LB | MED104 |
| | | Bene-Bac | .5gm per 5LB | MED116 |
| | | Rowe Enhance Pro Defend | 4 grams per gallon of water | FD165 |
| | | Aqua-Vite | 1/2 tsp/gallon for stress | MED278 |
| | | HomeoPet Digestive Upsets | Dosage based on weight | MED283 |
| | | Cilantro | Put different things in front of | |
| | | Yogurt, Applesauce | your rabbit to tempt them to | |
| | | Toast, Pumpkin | start eating | |
Fur Condition | Lack of condition in fur | Feed your rabbit a good | Oxy-Gen | 1/16-1/4oz per day under 5LB | FD140 |
Supplements | coat and flesh | 16% Protein feed, plenty | | 1/8-1/2 oz per day over 5LB | |
| | of hay and fresh water | Circqlate | 1/16-1/4oz per day under 5LB | FD141 |
| | | | 1/8-1/2 oz per day over 5LB | |
| | | Rowe Muscle Max | 1tsp per day | FD164 |
| | Use of these products | Rowe Gold Plus | 1-2tsp per day | FD163 |
| | will enhance rabbits | Heinold Doc's Rabbit Enhancer | 1/2 - 1.5oz daily topdress on food | FD133 |
| | for show | Wheat Germ Oil | 1/4tsp topdress daily on food | FD130 |
| | | Raw Wheat Germ | 1/4tsp topdress daily on food | FD176 |
| | | Black Oil Sunflower Seeds | 1/4tsp topdress daily on food | FD177 |
Rehydration | Stress/Illness/Travel | | Oxbow Critical Care | Use water to make a paste | MED133 |
Electrolytes | | | Protexin Bio-Lapis | 1 Sachet to food or water per day | MED200 |
| | | Rowe Hydra-Lyte | 1/2tsp per gallon of water | FD166 |
| | | AgriLabs Vitamins and | Mix 4oz to 1 gallon of water | MED205 |
| | | Electrolytes | | |
| | | Bovidr Nutri-Drops | 1ml/cc per 3-6LB of rabbit | MED251 |
| | | Aqua-Lyte | Mix 1/2tsp per gallon of water | MED262 |
Vitamins/Minerals | | | AgriLabs Vitamins and | Mix 4oz to 1 gallon of water | MED205 |
| | | Electrolytes | | |
| | | Himalayan Salt Licks | Toss one in your animals cage | TRT162 |
| | | Salt Savors | Toss one in your animals cage | TRT165/TRT195 |
| | | Bovidr Nutri-Drops | 1ml/cc per 3-6LB of rabbit | MED251 |
| | | Oasis Hamster Vita Drops | 2 drops per ounce of water | MED282 |
| | | Oasis Guinea Pig Vita Drops | 2 drops per ounce of water | MED280 |
| | | Aqua-Vite | 1/4 tsp/gallon for general health | MED278 |
Dietary Supplements | | Pro-Fibre for Rabbits | Sprinkle on top of food | MED202 |
to Promote | | | Pro-Fibre for Cats/Dogs | Sprinkle on top of food | MED273 |
Intestinal Health | | | Fibreplex | ORALLY: 1ml/cc per 2.2lb of rabbit | MED150 |
| | | | 3X per day as needed | |
| | | Dr. Cheek's YQ+ | 0.5 oz-1.0 oz per head per day | FD183 |
| | | High Quality Timothy Hay | Free feed | FD105 |
| | | Sunseed Timothy Hay Cubes | Free feed | FD185 |
| | | Timothy Blend Hay Cubes | Free feed | FD129 |
| | | Alltech Acid-Pak 4 Way 2X | 1/3 tsp per gallon of water | MED267 |
| | | Regutum Fiber Care for Rabbits | Pellets: Use as directed by weight | MED276 |
| | | Regutum Fiber Care for Cats/Dogs | Powder: Use as directed by weight | MED274 |
| | | Regutum Probiotic Paste for Rabbits | Paste: Use as directed by weight | MED277 |
| | | Rugutum Probiotic Paste for Cats/Dogs | Paste: Use as directed by weight | MED275 |
Fur Mites | Missing patches of fur or | Regularly worm your | Panacur Rabbit | ORALLY: 1 Gradation per 2.2kg of | MED124 |
| flakey skin (usually white) | rabbits every 2-3 months | | rabbit for 9 consecutive days | |
| Rabbit is scratching a lot | | Beaphar Spot On for Rabbits | TOPICAL: 1 Pipette down the | MED225 |
| | | | topline of the rabbit (head to rear) | |
| | | Durvet Ivermectin | ORALLY: Small pea size amount | MED109 |
| | | Safeguard | ORALLY: Small pea size amount | MED222 |
| | | Beaphar Spot On for | TOPICAL: 1 Pipette down the | MED279 |
| | | Hamsters/Gerbils | topline of the animal (head to rear) | |
Ear Mites | Rabbit has loss of | Regularly worm your | Bio-Groom Ear Mite | Apply drops in each ear | MED216 |
| balance and/or | rabbits every 2-3 months | Treatment | | |
| scratching at ears | | | | |
Worms/Worming | Weight Loss | Regularly worm your | Panacur Rabbit | ORALLY: 1 Gradation per 2.2kg of | MED124 |
| Worms in Feces | rabbits every 2-3 months | | rabbit for 9 consecutive days | |
| | | Beaphar Spot On for | TOPICAL: 1 Pipette down the | MED270 |
| | | Hamsters/Gerbils | topline of the animal (head to rear) | |
| | | Beaphar Spot On for | TOPICAL: 1 Pipette down the | MED225 |
| | | Rabbits | topline of the rabbit (head to rear) | |
| | | Durvet Ivermectin | ORALLY: Small pea size amount | MED109 |
| | | HomeoPet Wrm Clear | As directed | MED284 |
| | | Safeguard | ORALLY: Small pea size amount | MED222 |
Bacterial Enteritis | Mucous covered stools | Provide your rabbit with a | LA-200 Liquamycin | 1cc per 5 pounds of body weight | MED266 |
| Diarrhea | high-quality, high-fiber | Oxytetracycline (Broad | (sub-cutaneous injection) | |
| Bloating | diet. Choose the diet | Spectrum Antibiotic) | | |
| Teeth Grinding | appropriate for the life | Indicated in the treatment | | |
| Loss of Appetite | stage of your rabbit to | of bacterial enteritis (scours) | | |
| Weight Loss | ensure adequate fiber | caused by Escherichia coli; | | |
| Dehydration | intake, and avoid high | pneumonia caused by | | |
| | simple-carbohydrate foods | Pasteurella multocida; and | | |
| | such as excess corn. Allow | leptospirosis caused by | | |
| | free access to high-quality | Leptospira pomona | | |
| | hay sources. | | | |
These symptoms are parallel to Coccidiosis. Please consult your exotic vet | | |
Skin Irritations | Red Sores | | HomeoPet Hot Spots | Apply to affected area | MED286 |
| Flakey Skin | | HomeoPet Skin and Itch | Apply to affected area | MED287 |
| Hair Loss from chewing or | | | | |
| Licking (not mites) | | | | |
Urinary Support | Incontinence | | HomeoPet Leaks No More | As directed by weight | MED285 |
| | | Dried Cranberries | 2-3 per Day | TRT143 |
| Urine Odor Control | | Dr. Cheek's YQ+ | 0.5 oz-1.0 oz per head per day | FD183 |
| | | Rowe Gold Plus+ Supplement | 1-2tsp per day | FD163 |
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ILLNESSES THAT NEED TO BE TREATED BY AN EXOTIC SPECIALIST IMMEDIATELY |
Wry Neck/E. Cuniculi - Head Tilt (Panacur Rabbit is a suggested over the counter aid) | | |
Pasteurella | | | | | |
Gasto Intestinal Stasis (GI Statis) | | | | |
Bacterial Enteritis | | | | | UPDATED 2/22/23 |
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Always keep in mind that the advice and recommendations that we give you are from our rabbit breeder experience and not the same advice that a |
veterinarian or others may give you. As we are not veterinarians, any medical advice given is not intended to be a substitution for proper veterinary care |