Difference between revisions of "Pseudomoniasis – Rabbit"

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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).  
 
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).  
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*systemic gentamycin or enrofloxacin,  
 
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Revision as of 18:19, 24 July 2010



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