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Common conditions of pet rabbits include snuffles, gut stasis, abnormal caecotrophs, parasites, dental disease, uterine cancer, and sore hocks.
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This disease is caused by a microsporidian protozoan parasite, Encephalitozoon cuniculi. It is an intracellular parasite that preferentially colonises the kidneys, eyes and brain.
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Fenbendazole is used to control roundworms in dogs, cats and rabbits and some types of tapeworms in dogs and cats.
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During the summer months, pet rabbits may be affected by maggot infestation. Different terms are used for this but fly strike is a common one.
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This is caused by the Myxoma virus which is widely distributed in the wild rabbit population. You might argue that your rabbit never comes into direct contact with animals from the wild and so does not need protection.
