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Getting to Know the Basics of Rabbit Diseases When you’re thinking about having a rabbit as a pet, you should think about the different types of diseases that can affect it. Some of these diseases include bloat, hairball, ear mites, and GI stasis. There are also several treatments available to help you treat your rabbit’s condition. Myxomatosis Myxomatosis is a disease that can affect domestic rabbits. It is a serious condition that is caused by a number of poxviruses. It can be spread by mosquitoes, fleas and midges. If your […]

Types of Rabbit Skin Diseases If you have a rabbit, you must be aware of the different types of skin diseases that they can suffer from. These include, but are not limited to, Pruritus, jaw abscesses, Staphylococcus aureus and Cheyletiella parasitovorax. Pasteurella multocida Pasteurella multocida is a bacterium that causes many health problems in rabbits. This infection can cause a number of different types of illnesses including pneumonia, otitis media, conjunctivitis, and encephalitis. It can also lead to the formation of abscesses. In the United States, this infection is most […]