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ILLNESSES AND DISEASES
Cocci - Coccidiosis
Cocci is a parasite which attacks your rabbits liver and intestines.
It is often fatal, but may be treated if caught in time.
Cocci is usually brought on from stress & can be transmitted between contact with another rabbits faeces.
Symptoms include:
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lethargy
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decreased appetite
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anorexia
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diarrhoea
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grinding of the teeth (a sign of pain)
Prevention may include:
Wearing gloves and spraying with disinfectant when/after handling any rabbit, treating your rabbits every few months with medications such as Baycox or Keystat, and keeping your rabbit in a stress-free environment.
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