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CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF RABBITS
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in warm water, to which have been added two drops of carbolic acid. This is to prevent infection.

Paralysis. Generally first noticed by the inability of the rabbit to move hindquarters. Oftentimes they drag the entire hindquarters and sometimes appear to be in great pain. It may be caused by any number of things, some saying that excessive heat will cause it. If caught at first, it is said that a teaspoonful of brandy in a glass of milk will give relief. It is also recommended that the back and hindquarters of the animal be rubbed with a good liniment every other day. A pill made of two grains of camphor and one grain sulphate of iron, once a day, is said to effect a cure.

Red Water. First noticed by discolored urine. It is generally caused by damp hutches and improper feeding. We have found that feeding plenty of dandelions and drying up the hutches will generally effect a cure in two or three days.