238 CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF RABBITS 
rabbit should be isolated from the rest of 
the herd and be placed in a comfortable place 
where it will be free from dampness and 
draughts. If possible try to keep it warm and 
it should be tempted to eat, if possible. 
But be very careful not to feed green food 
to a rabbit in such a condition. It is better 
to stick to good whole oats and clean hay 
while treating the rabbit for snuffles. 
Ten drops of aconite, which can be bought 
at any drug store, mixed in a gallon of water, 
should be given it to drink for a period of 
two days. This will aid in cleaning out the 
system. A mixture composed of one-third 
sanitas oil and two-thirds olive oil will make an 
excellent application to clean out the nostrils. 
It is best administered by placing it in a small 
oil can and forcing it into the nostrils. The 
best way to hold the rabbit while doing this 
is to place it between your knees and grasp 
it by the ears in order to steady its head. 
A washing of carbolic soap around the 
outside of the nose and the inside of the fore- 
