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, | *systemic gentamycin or enrofloxacin, | ||
*hygiene and preventative cage design | *hygiene and preventative cage design | ||
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[[Category:Bacterial_Skin_Diseases_–_Rabbit]] | [[Category:Bacterial_Skin_Diseases_–_Rabbit]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:59, 24 May 2011
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
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This article is still under construction. |