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| Rabbit First Aid |
| Injuries to the skin: ZINC OXIDE-Area is cleansed with ANTISEPTIC or PEROXIDE. This should be done daily until a good scab is formed. Open Wounds: SOLARCAINE SPRAY- Good for abscess or tears. It disinfects inside the wound and also outside areas. Trimming Nails: TOENAIL TRIMMERS- Trim nails periodically so animals will not injures the foot by tearing the long toenails out. Long toenails also cause sore hocks because the rabbit walks and sits on feet inncorrectly. Cleansing wounds and the application of medicine: COTTON SWABS and COTTON TIP APPLICATORS. Sore Hocks: PREP H and CEPACOL- This is a very effective, but you must realize that this condition is sometimes inherited and you should evaluate the keeping and breeding of this animal. Apply daily 5 to 7 days on the sore hock. Ear Mites: MINERAL OIL- Most oily substances will kill ear mites in the ear canal by suffocation. Removal of excessive debris in the ear canal can be removed with a cotton swab. Mastitis: UDDER BALM- This healing ointment can be used on rabbits with mastitis to keep wound area soft. For soothing the intestinal tract and aid in controlling the loss of body fluids: ROLLED OATS AND OTHER ROUGHAGE(hay)- An ample supply of these materials should be available to supplement the normal diet where manure appears soft and loose. These fibrous feeds will be soothing. Acute Diarrhea: KAOPECTATE- Medicate those animals that have a sudden onset of accute diarrhea. This should be given 2-3 times a day, a quarter to a half tsp. at each treatment. Colds and pneumonia problems: WATER SOLUBLE ANTIBIOTICS- These are used in the drinking water of the rabbits. Do not use antibiotics without following dosage directions and withholding time. Treatment against Coccidiosis: COCCIDIOSIS TREATMENT POWDER- One should have a definite coccidiosis control program and have medication on hand. Nest box eye inflammation: OPTHALMIC OINTMENT- This is good for all nest box eye inflammation and other eye problems. The eye ointment should be instilled into the eye 2 to 3 times per day for 3 to 5 days. Pull down bottom eyelid and place ointment in it Matter in the eye: OTHALMIC OINTMENT- This is used to clean off eye matter when eye is shut and crusted. 1/4 tsp in a cup of hot water, let cool. Use wet cotton ball to wipe off crust or use as drops and wipe with cotton ball. Cleansing of hands: ANTISEPTIC SOAP- This should be used to cleanse hands prior to working with sick and infected animals and right after conclusion. You should do this at all times! |