We at the bunny patch are very excited to be attending our very first MRBA rabbit show on April 6th . Was planning to go but not show this time around however some ladies have talked us into showing. We are not sure yet if we will be showing 1 or 2 buns yet but if only 1 we have already decided who it will be and have a very excited young ladie who will be attending with me. Cant wait to go an meet everyone in person learn some new things an see what the show world is like :)
This is just a short list of some things to keep on hand. Having medicines available as part of your routine bunny health care and in case of emergencies may save the life of an ill bunny. Please keep in mind that you should consult with a veterinarian.
Vanodine Vandonine is a very strong disinfectant. It is safe to use in sanitizing drinking water. Lightly spray rabbits with Vanodine after every rabbit show they attend. It is also used to sanitize their cages during their weekly cleaning. Ivomec Ivomec comes in several different forms. It is effective against biting parasites including mites and fleas. Ivomec can also be used as a wormer. Pedialyte Any time a rabbits get diarreah you can immediately start to replace the lost electrolytes by adding pedialyte to their drinking water. Whether you use the pedialyte brand or another brand, make sure it is unflavored. Nutri-Cal Nutri-cal is an excellent nutritional aid when bunnies are ill, not eating, or have diarreah. It is marketed for both dogs and cats. It can be fed to your rabbit with a syringe or small spoon. Styptic Powder Occassionally when clipping rabbits nails you will hit the quick of the nail, causing the nail to bleed. Styptic Powder and products such as Quik Stop can be applied to the nail to stop the bleeing. In emergencies you can also use baking soda. Terramycin Ointment Terramycin Ointment is effective at fighting many eye infections. Water Soluable Terramycin This is a general antibiotic used in drinking water. It aids in preventing infections. Rubbing Alcohol Rubbing alcohol gets used for a variety of purposes. It can be used to clean the inside of rabbits ear prior to tatooing. Also use it to sterilize tatooing equipment after tatooing. Piperazine Piperazine is a wormer that can be added directly to your rabbits drinking water. It has several different brand names including Wazine. Biosol Effective medication used against enteritis. Is sold in some pet stores under the name Dry-Tail. Dry-Tail is a very diluted form of Biosol. Some people will recommend anti-diarreah medications such as peptobismal.Bisol would be a better solution, as the anti-diarreah medications can cause the digestive system of your bunny to stop working, and dont actually attack the cause. Bene-Bac Bene-Bac is a source of naturally occurring bactaria necessary for the digestive system. It is very helpful for kits that are having digestive problems while being weaned. In situations where you have no Bene-bac some will use yougart. Neosporin Good all around topical wound antiseptic. Mineral Oil Aids in the treatment of ear mites Simethicone Drops This is used to relieve gas in bunnies that have enteritis. It is found in most drug stores in the baby section. It has many brand names. Esbilac Esbilac is A milk replacer for dogs and small animals. Will be necessary should your doe decide she doesnt want to feed the kits, and you have no does that can foster the kits. Might be able to feed it with a small pet nursing bottle or with a syringe A proper diet is important to the health of your bunny. Fresh water should
always be available for your bunny. Pellets The main diet of a rabbit should be rabbit pellets. Rabbits can also be fed certain vegetables, and hay. The most common recommended amount of pellet to be fed daily is 1 ounce per 1 pound of rabbit. If your rabbit weighs 4 pounds, then it should receive 4 ounces of rabbit pellets. Bunnies up to 4 months old should be fed as much as they will eat. Good quality pellet should be 16% to 18% protein, and at least 16% fiber. Rabbit pellet can spoil or get mold on it, both can cause illness in your rabbit. Only buy enough pellets to feed your rabbits for about a month. Hay Hay should also be a regular part of your rabbits diet. Hay helps reduce hairballs and blockages in the intestines which can kill your rabbit. The most preferable type of hay is timothy hay. It provides the best fiber and lowest levels of calcium. alfalfa hay is higher in calcium and protein and lower in fiber. Alfalfa is usually an ingredient in rabbit pellets. Straw can be used, but contains little nutritional value. Vegetables & Treats Rabbits have a sweet tooth. They can be fed several types of treats, but should be limited to small portions two or three times a week. Never feed treats that have been treated with chemical fertilizer or pesticides. . When trying a new treat watch the rabbits droppings to ensure they stay solid. A proper routine of grooming is necessary for a happy and healthy rabbit.
Rabbits typically shed four times a year. Since they grooms them selfs, during a molt (shedding) rabbits will ingest some loose fur, unless properly groomed. Rabbits should be brushed at a least once a week. They should be groomed daily during a molt. Rabbits should have their nails trimmed once a month. Brushing Your Rabbit A slicker brush should be used to remove loose fur from your rabbit. It does a great job and is gentle on your rabbits tender skin. Matted areas of your rabbit can be removed with a wire comb. Be careful not to harm your rabbit when removing mats. Severe matting can be carefully removed with blunt scissors. . Additionally you can wet your hands slightly, and run then across the rabbits back. This will remove additional amounts of loose hair. Clipping Nails Rabbits nails can be cut with the guillotine type clippers or even with human toe nail clippers. To avoid bleeding, cut only the white portions of the nail. This can be difficult on rabbits with dark nails. If having trouble on rabbits with dark nails, you can use a flashlight behind the nail to illuminate the quick. Cutting into the quick will cause the nail to bleed. Styptic powder or baking soda can be applied to the nail to stop the bleeding. One of the easiest ways, is to lay the rabbit on its back in your lap. Place the rabbit's head near your knees and the rabbit's back feet near your stomach. For rabbits that like to move around alot, have a second person hold the rabbit near the base of the ears. I just want to take a minute to Thank a few people who have been helping us along the way .
First being all other breeders because with out you there would be nobody else to start our herds and to teach those newbies the ins an the outs :) Tara of Starrs Point Hollands Rabbitry in Port Williams Nova Scotia who helped us start out . With out her we wouldnt have half of our herd. No matter how silly the question how long the email she answered my every question. Kathy of Windynook Rabbitry Wolfville Nova Scotia who we bought the rest of our herd from . She has been a wonderful help along the way . Dawn of Holland Hugs Rabbitry Chester Nova Scotia . If it wasnt for her i would have likely lost my mind when we had 3 first time moms kindel in the first week an i was getting many experiences at once. D.M. Computer and Web Design for fixing my computer everytime it has an issue so i can keep track of everything an keep everything update. Christina for all her help from my websites , naming bunnies, getting indoor cages in a hurry an more. |
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