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==Introduction==
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It can be encountered in pet rabbits of all ages, especially if they have been receiving doses of antibiotics that include gram-positive organisms in their spectrum of activity <font color='green'>(Morisse 1978)</font color>. This can be a particular problem if animals from different sources are mixed together on acquisition, especially in conditions of indifferent hygiene. The quality of the diet (especially the protein/cellulose ratio) and of the drinking water is also of aetiological importance.  The levels of ''E. coli'' in the intestinal lumen of a rabbit rises directly in proportion to infestation with ''Eimeria'' species (coccidians).   
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It can be encountered in pet rabbits of all ages, especially if they have been receiving doses of antibiotics that include gram-positive organisms in their spectrum of activity (Morisse 1978). This can be a particular problem if animals from different sources are mixed together on acquisition, especially in conditions of indifferent hygiene. The quality of the diet (especially the protein/cellulose ratio) and of the drinking water is also of aetiological importance.  The levels of ''E. coli'' in the intestinal lumen of a rabbit rises directly in proportion to infestation with ''Eimeria'' species (coccidians).   
  
==Clinical Signs==
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===Clinical Signs===
 
*profuse diarrhoea
 
*profuse diarrhoea
 
*fur-chewing
 
*fur-chewing
 
*anorexia
 
*anorexia
  
==Treatment==
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===Treatment===
 
Treatment is usually unrewarding.
 
Treatment is usually unrewarding.
 
*Oral administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics with known activity against gram-negative organisms, including ''E. coli''.
 
*Oral administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics with known activity against gram-negative organisms, including ''E. coli''.
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*Fluids. Okerman (1994 p 37) warns that finding ''E. coli'' in large numbers merely reflects the ability of the organism to reproduce post-mortem and does not necessarily prove the diagnosis.  
 
*Fluids. Okerman (1994 p 37) warns that finding ''E. coli'' in large numbers merely reflects the ability of the organism to reproduce post-mortem and does not necessarily prove the diagnosis.  
  
==References==
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[[Category:Enteropathies_-_Rabbit]]
 
 
*Okerman, L. (1994) '''Diseases of Domestic Rabbits'''. Blackwell Scientific Publications ISBN 0-632-03804 -7. 2nd Edition
 
 
 
 
 
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It can be encountered in pet rabbits of all ages, especially if they have been receiving doses of antibiotics that include gram-positive organisms in their spectrum of activity (Morisse 1978). This can be a particular problem if animals from different sources are mixed together on acquisition, especially in conditions of indifferent hygiene. The quality of the diet (especially the protein/cellulose ratio) and of the drinking water is also of aetiological importance. The levels of E. coli in the intestinal lumen of a rabbit rises directly in proportion to infestation with Eimeria species (coccidians).

Clinical Signs

  • profuse diarrhoea
  • fur-chewing
  • anorexia

Treatment

Treatment is usually unrewarding.

  • Oral administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics with known activity against gram-negative organisms, including E. coli.
  • Antispasmolytic agents such as hysocine (Buscopan Compositum; Boehringer Ingelheim 1 mg per kilogram I/M or S/C once only or daily until the desired results are obtained)
  • Fluids. Okerman (1994 p 37) warns that finding E. coli in large numbers merely reflects the ability of the organism to reproduce post-mortem and does not necessarily prove the diagnosis.