BREEDING AND CARE OF RABBITS 



aired hutches obtainable and their eyes bathed first with 

 warm water, then milk. Another good application is a 

 quarter of an ounce of white copperas to a pint of water. 

 Bathe three or four times a day. 



Overlapping Teeth : These are seldom met with and 

 can be avoided by careful watching. Should signs of it 

 appear, the teeth should be pulled or cut off until they 

 meet properly. 



Paralysis: This disease ranks next to Pneumonia 

 in fatality. The first symptom to appear is dragging of 

 the hind quarters. Give a teaspoonful of brandy in half 

 a glass of milk, which may give relief if administered 

 at the start. 



Pot Belly: This comes from improper feeding, 

 which causes the abdomen to swell to large propor- 

 tions. Cut out all green food and give very little of 

 any food for a couple of days. Then put a pinch of 

 flowers of sulphur in the oats each day for the first 

 three days. 



Red Water: This is kidney trouble and the symp- 

 tom is discolored urine, caused by damp hutches and 

 improper feeding. Give plenty of dandelions and 

 barley water, made by steeping pearl barley in warm 

 water and letting it stand for twelve hours. 



Vent Disease : This is another disease that usually 

 arises from dirty hutches or by breeding unhealthy 

 specimens together, as it is contagious. The disease 

 is first shown by the inflammation of the sexual organs. 

 Should these become raw and swollen, it is serious, 

 and quick action is necessary. This disease is some- 

 times mistaken for Syphilis, which affects the health 

 of the rabbit seriously and for which there is no cure. 



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