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Rabbit cold question
« on: August 14, 2009, 08:26:50 PM »
what do you give rabbits when they cough and have a cold?
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Re: Rabbit cold question
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2009, 08:27:47 PM »
Sondra has said it that past that she used tetracycline drugs for her rabbits.
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Re: Rabbit cold question
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2011, 11:20:18 PM »
Usually you have to isolate that rabbit, assume it has snuffles and contact a vet. Rabbits with colds can be treated, but from my experience, it's very hard and usually culling is a better option. They spread it to the other rabbits, then you can have a barn full of sick rabbits with few treatment options.
For other issues, I have given a rabbits Long Lasting Pen at 0.1ml for every lb. once a day. SQ.
I have not found a good use for tetracycline in water. Works great for chickens...
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