1. Rabbit Health Angie Dement Extension Assistant Veterinary Medicine Texas AgriLife Extension Service College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M System

2. Objectives  Common health problems of rabbits  Preventive health of rabbits Sanitation Husbandry

3. What is the main cause of illness?  Poor Sanitation  Poor Husbandry

4. Sanitation  Cages  Fecal Material  Water Contamination  Food Contamination

5. Diseases

6. Skin Problems  Ringworm  Ear Mites  Wounds/abscesses  Sore hocks

7. Gastro-intestinal Disorders  Overgrown teeth  Hairball  Diarrhea  Coccidiosis  Salmonellosis

8. Respiratory Diseases  Pneumonia  Cold or Sniffles

9. Neurological Disorders  Middle and inner ear diseases  Posterior paralysis

10. Other Conditions  Breeding Disorders

11. Conclusion  Maintain proper sanitation  Watch for diseases  Contact your veterinarian

12. Questions?