Pseudomoniasis – Rabbit

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Also known as: Blue fur disease

Pseudomoniasis is seen as a green discoloration of the skin especially of the dewlap due to the chinning activity of rabbits against the water bottle - the area is frequently contaminated with Pseudomonas spp. (see the good illustration on page 50 of Okerman 1994).

Treatment

  • topical chloramine 0.5% (Chloramine T®; Vetark Professional),
  • systemic gentamycin or enrofloxacin,
  • hygiene and preventative cage design