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Smelly rabbit
- Thread starter Alicia
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I was cuddling the rabbits yesterday and I thought Izzy was a bit smellyshe's not dirty anywhere, but she's quite old and scruffy looking. Is this normal? She smelt like a farm
No, it's not normal. Is Izzy well within herself ? Is her poo normal ? Any weightloss ?
Have you checked her scent glands ? Whilst the smell of impacted scent glands is not what I would call a 'Farmyard Smell' (which I associate with coccidia overload) it may be that her scent glands are full of gunk.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Great minds.............
Yes!
Alicia
Mama Doe
She's ok in herself, she's not been quite right for a few months and has lost a bit of weight but I've been backwards and forwards to the vets with her and basically been told that she's old and there's not much they can do with her. I've never noticed the smell before, if it's her scent glands can I take her to the vets and they'll sort it or is it a bigger problem? I can give them a ring this afternoon I just want a better understanding of what's up with her
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Given the 'not being right', the weightloss and the 'Farmyard smell' I would be considering the possibility of a coccidia overload. This can cause gastrointestinal problems (usually in baby Rabbits) and Liver problems (more likely in adult Rabbits). I would want to consult a Vet ASAP
http://www.criver.com/files/pdfs/infectious-agents/rm_ld_r_rabbit_coccidiosis.aspx
*WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES*
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Protozoal_diseases/Cocc_en.htm
