Haitang Rabbit

Haitang Rabbit, commonly known as Heda Rabbit or Panda Rabbit. Haitang Rabbits are timid and prefer tranquility. They get easily startled by sudden noises, which can decrease their appetite. If a pregnant female rabbit is startled, it is likely to have difficulty giving birth or refuse to feed. Apart from eating and exercising, Haitang Rabbits spend most of their time in hibernation. The dense fur on their bodies can withstand the cold, even below zero degrees, but their sweat glands are undeveloped and they are very afraid of heat. When the temperature is high, they will lie on the ground to dissipate heat or use a large amount of breathing to cool down.

Haitang Rabbits originate from France and prefer to live in dry and moderate environments. They cannot tolerate hot and humid conditions, so it is important to regularly ventilate their cages to ensure a dry environment.

Haitang Rabbits are suitable for all rabbit lovers. The body of a Haitang Rabbit is pure white, with only the fur around the eyes being black, giving the appearance of a black eye circle. The ears are in the shape of "V" and the body is strong. The distinct black and white eyeliner makes the Haitang Rabbit look like a panda, which is very adorable. Haitang Rabbits have a lively and alert personality, a strong curiosity, and are easy to get along with people. They belong to a very cute breed.

1. Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease

Also known as Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease, it is an acute infectious disease caused by Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus. It poses a great threat to young and adult rabbits over 3 months old, while rarely affecting young rabbits. It often breaks out in early spring and quickly spreads to the entire population, with a mortality rate of over 95%. In the most acute type of the disease, affected rabbits suddenly collapse, scream, convulse, and die. Most affected rabbits have a body temperature of over 41℃, appear listless, lose appetite, breathe rapidly, stretch their limbs like swimming, some experience convulsions, and frothy blood foam may flow from their noses. Most rabbits die from convulsions within 12-36 hours. At present, there is no specific treatment for this disease. The key is to prevent it by vaccinating rabbits with Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Vaccine. A 1ml intramuscular injection is recommended for rabbits aged 1-2 months, while a 2ml intramuscular injection is recommended for adult rabbits, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of the disease. If any rabbit falls ill, immediate isolation and observation are necessary, and "emergency vaccination with Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Vaccine" for the entire population can also yield good results.

2. Pasteurellosis

Pasteurellosis is an acute febrile septicemic infectious disease caused by Pasteurella multocida. It mainly affects rabbits aged 2-6 months, with a higher incidence in spring. If not timely controlled, death can occur. In the acute type of the disease, rabbits suddenly develop a high body temperature of over 41℃, breathe rapidly, sneeze, have a runny nose, and sometimes experience diarrhea. Before death, their body temperature drops, they shiver all over, their limbs convulse, and they often die within 12-18 hours. In the chronic type of the disease, rabbits have an elevated body temperature, difficulty breathing, make a sound similar to a bellows, have thick nasal discharge, sneeze, scratch their noses with their front paws, lose appetite, and most rabbits die due to emaciation and exhaustion after a course of 1-2 weeks. Preventive vaccination with Pasteurella multocida vaccine is sufficient to effectively prevent and treat this disease. After the disease occurs, it is recommended to give each rabbit 0.50g of lincomycin and 400,000 units of penicillin by intramuscular injection twice a day for 5 consecutive days, which can yield good results. It is also possible to give 2ml of 10% sulfamethoxazole by intramuscular injection per rabbit, or mix 0.25g of tylosin in the feed twice a day, both of which have significant effects.

3. Rabbit Colibacillosis

It mainly affects rabbits aged 1-4 months, especially the firstborn and young rabbits, with a very high mortality rate. It can occur throughout the year, but with a higher incidence in spring. Affected rabbits have a normal body temperature, appear depressed, emaciated, gnash their teeth, salivate, refuse to eat, prefer drinking water, have abdominal distension, and have yellowish watery feces near the anus. The feces contain a large amount of mucous similar to nasal discharge, some feces are transparent crystals, and some have a harder texture resembling mouse-like dry feces. Rabbits with a short course may die within 1-2 days, while those with a longer course may die within about a week. Prevention of this disease mainly relies on strengthening feeding management, maintaining good hygiene, and avoiding easy feed replacement and feeding of moldy feed. Once the disease occurs, timely treatment is necessary. Each kilogram of body weight can be treated by oral administration of 15mg of loperamide or 0.2g of berberine, 3 times a day for 3 consecutive days. Alternatively, 2ml injections of gentamicin or sulfamethoxazole can be administered twice a day per rabbit.

Haitang Rabbit is essentially a herbivore. They love to eat vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and radish leaves, as well as dandelions and plantains. Recently, the Japanese market has introduced pellet-shaped artificial feed for rabbits, which has the benefits of balanced nutrition and benefits for their teeth. In the future, artificial feed can be the main food, supplemented with a small amount of vegetables or wild grass.

Haitang rabbits are very clean themselves. They can clean their fur and keep their nests clean, so their bodies are very clean. It can be said that they will never get dirty in their entire life and it doesn't matter if they don't take baths. If you see a dirty spot on their bodies, you can use a towel dampened with water to wipe it off. If their feet get dirty when you take them out to play, you can carefully wash their feet with warm water.