http://buzzybunnies.weebly.com/rabbit-i ... ments.html
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Coccidiosis-
Coccidiosis (often shorted to Cocci, pronounced Cock- See) in rabbits is caused by a single celled organism called Protozoa.
There are nine types of Cocci that can affect rabbits and 8 of them affect the intestines, 1 affects the liver.
Chickens, Cats, and Dogs as well as other animals can also be affected by Cocci, but it is a different species.
Young rabbits are often hit the hardest by this, while older ones usually have some immunity.
Causes-
Often seen in dirty hutches and cages, the rabbits get Cocci from ingesting the eggs of the parasite from licking their feet, eating off the cage floor, even eating contaminated greens or hay from another source.
Adult rabbits can also be symptom free carriers of Cocci, shedding the eggs in their feces. The eggs can survive for over a year and thrive in warm and humid conditions.
Symptoms-
Sudden loss of weight.
Diarhhea, sometimes with blood.
Pot Belly look.
Sitting hunched in cage with feet forward.
Litless, ill, or "off" attitude.
Some mild cases and carriers show no symptoms.
Treatment-
"Corid powder or a liquid solution available at feeds stores -- Sulfamethoxide (or some similar sulfa drug normally labeled for cocci in chickens) and put it in the water bottle for 7 days, then stop for 7 days and then do it again for 7 more days. The procedure needs to be done every 6 months. And cannot be administered to pregnant does. But lactating does are fine. This antibiotic is also used for a rabbit that may get upper respiratory (common cold) for 2-3 weeks straight. "
From:
http://www.freewebs.com/tandthollands/newbunnycare.htm
Also-
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_disease … eneral.PDF
AND SOME QUOTES ON IT
i treat for cocci several times a year.i use corrid.the amount is 1 teaspoon per gallon of water for 5 days.then no medicine for 5 days then treat 5 more days.As far as i know this doesnt get rid of the cocci only keeps it under control.its very stubborn and effects mostly younger rabbits.older rabbits may carry it without symptoms.im positive i brought it home in an adult rabbit that was symptom free but a carrier.
Routine use of apple cider vinegar in the rabbits' drinking water is common. I use 1 - 2 Tablespoons per 4 litres (about a gallon) of water. It won't harm the rabbits and may help with a variety of problems. I don't know how much help it is against coccidiosis. There is some evidence that feeding willow bark may fight coccidiosis. Rabbits love it and it a regular item in my buns' diet. I consider both ACV and willow in the "well, it can't hurt" category.<br /><br />__________ Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:32 pm __________<br /><br />Corid (amprolium) and/or Sulmet are used for chickens to treat Cocci, not sure if both can be used on rabbits nor how much.
Both are available at TSC or a local farm store.
<br /><br />__________ Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:35 pm __________<br /><br />Also, so far, this entire litter has had cloudy looking urine in their bladders. It looks like the color of yellow pus but it's urine.
