Tuesday, 26 April 2011

Disease and treatment

Ear Disease
This disease is caused by a parasitic infection known as psoroptes cuniculi of the Arachnida, including spiders and scorpions.
Average life expectancy is 21 days.Area parasite attack is around the internal and external ear lobes.  


Signs of infection.
There are effects such as colored candles in one or both ears. At this time, the rabbits will be shown properties like scratch or prick ears and turning head-shaking over time to within 1 or 2 days.
The next day, the signs of brown waxy ear effects will appear at the top of the itching.  




CONTROL  
This disease is easily controlled. Typically, the use of hot oil can help control the infection. Use of anti-parasite treatment, such as hot oil rub oil, gasoline oil, cucumber oil and other oils that can be appropriate. All of these oils may be weak and thus killing the parasite. 

How to use a hot oil treatment methods
Using a small syringe or dropper, Instill 2-3 hot oil at the point of attack in the frequency of 2 times a day.
Gently rub the infected part. If the infection was in the tip, use a cotton bud or cotton wadding for maximum impact on the affected part. Repeat the treatment for day-2, 4,6,8 and 10. Continue treatment at day-14, 21 and day 28. Parasite eggs can survive for a period of 21 days and up to 28 days of treatment may kill all the eggs are still stuck in the area of ​​infection.