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rabbit health conditions Flashcards

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malocclusion

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overgrown teeth, causing damage to tongue, gums + cheek

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malocclusion symptoms

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  • overgrown teeth
  • swollen jaw
  • drooling
  • fur puling
  • pawing at the mouth
  • weight loss
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fly strike

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flies laying eggs in rabbit’s body, causing maggots to feed on the rabbit’s skin

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fly strike symptoms

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  • fur loss
  • patches of wet fur
  • open wounds or sores containing maggots / flies
  • lethargy
  • loss of appetite
  • foul odour
  • fainting or collapsing
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dacryocystitis

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inflamed tear ducts (many causes)

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dacryocystitis symptoms

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  • decreased socialisation
  • decreased appetite
  • weight loss
  • lethargy
  • matted fur or crusting around the eye
  • pawing at the eyes
  • swelling under or around the eyes
  • fur loss around the eyes
  • tear-stained fur
  • red, swollen eyes
  • eye discharge
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conjunctivitis

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inflamed conjunctiva membrane (many causes)

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conjunctivitis symptoms

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  • redness + inflammation
  • blinking or squinting
  • discharge around the eye
  • weeping
  • loss of appetite
  • signs of pain
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symptoms of respiratory diseases

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  • weepy eyes
  • nose discharge
  • sneezing / snuffles
  • difficulty breathing
  • wheezing
  • lethargy
  • loss of appetite
  • weight loss
  • stained fur on front legs from cleaning weepy eyes + running nose
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snuffles (pasteurellosis)

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bacterial disease spread through bodily fluids + close contact (airborne)

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symptoms of snuffles

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  • watery nasal discharge followed by thick, whitish or yellow nasal discharge
  • conjunctivitis
  • eye discharge
  • stained fur on front legs from cleaning weepy eyes / running nose
  • head tilt
  • increased head shaking
  • scratching of the ears
  • general disorientation
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myxomatosis

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viral disease spread by insect

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myxomatosis symptoms

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  • swelling, redness and / or ulcers
  • nasal and eye discharge
  • blindness caused by inflammation of the eyes
  • respiratory problems
  • loss of appetite
  • lethargy
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fleas

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  • can be picked up from cats + dogs
  • rabbit specific fleas that can spread myxomatosis
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symptoms of fleas

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  • nibbling / scratching at skin
  • fur loss
  • small red bumps on skin → flea bite marks
  • evidence of flea droppings → similar to black specs of dirt
  • anaemia → fleas suck blood, and if present in large numbers can cause anaemia
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mites

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can be different types of mites, such as ones that affect the back and shoulder, or ear mites

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symptoms of mites

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  • patches of dandruff or flaky skin
  • excessive grooming of any area
  • patches of hair loss
  • head shaking
  • excessive ear wax / dry build up
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lice

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can be affected by sucking lice

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symptoms of lice

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  • intense scratching
  • bald patches
  • thinning fur
  • loss of appetite
  • agitation
  • restlessness
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coccidiosis

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parasite that can affect the intestines or liver, young rabbits are more at risk of the intestinal type

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coccidiosis symptoms

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  • diarrhoea
  • loss of appetite
  • swollen abdomen
  • compromised liver function
  • bile obstruction
  • lethargy
  • blood or mucous in faeces
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nematodes

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parasitic worms that can come in several types, often found only in wild rabbits and are not zoonotic

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nematodes symptoms

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  • weight loss
  • unkempt coat
  • enteritis complex (intestine inflammation)
  • presence of small white worms in faeces
  • scratching at irritated skin at the rear end
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cestodes

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tapeworm that is spread through the faeces of an infected animal

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cestodes symptoms

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  • presence of small white worms in faeces
  • scratching at irritated skin at the rear end
  • can cause the development of cysts in the liver or on the skin
  • weight loss
  • poor coat conditions
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urine scald

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skin infection due to prolonged exposure to urine on the fur / skin

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urine scald symptoms

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  • poor coat condition
  • inflammation of the skin
  • fur loss around the infected area
  • wet fur or wet tail
  • skin lesions
  • redness of the skin
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head tilt (e. cuniculi)

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twist in the neck that causes the head to tilt dramatically → can have many causes

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head tilt symptoms

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  • lack of balance
  • walking in circles
  • third eyelid showing
  • tremors
  • drooping on one side of the face
  • uneven pupils
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ringworm

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ring-shaped fungal infection on the skin

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ringworm symptoms

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  • circular raised reddened skin lesions
  • scales
  • crusts
  • hair loss
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rabbit hemorrhagic viral disease (RHVD)

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virus causing internal bleeding → can lead to sudden death

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rabbit hemorrhagic viral disease (RHVD) symptoms

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  • blood around the nose, mouth or bottom
  • lethargy
  • loss of appetite
  • increase in body temperature
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uterine tumours

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formation of tumours in the female’s uterine wall

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symptoms of uterine tumours

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  • vaginal discharge containing blood
  • cysts in the mammary glands
  • discharge from mammary glands
  • lethargy
  • loss of appetite
  • aggressive behaviours
  • pale mucous membranes
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gastrointestinal stasis

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blockage in the GI tract caused by unbalanced bacteria → can be caused by unbalanced diet

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gastrointestinal stasis symptoms

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  • lethargy
  • bloating
  • constipation
  • gassy stomach + intestines
  • dehydration

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