248 CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF RABBITS 
they place on the affected part to keep it 
clean and to keep the animal from rubbing 
off the ointment. 
These hints should serve to aid the beginner 
in meeting the common diseases and disorders 
that assail the domesticated rabbit. There 
is one thing which cannot be impressed too 
strongly upon all who are raising rabbits and 
that is the necessity of sanitation, good feed- 
ing, and prompt, efficient and regular care. 
There is only one satisfactory cure of 
rabbit diseases and that is prevention. If the 
beginner follows the general advice offered 
as to feeding, housing and care, he will have 
little cause to worry about disease in his herd. 
