On farms and households, rabbits do not require special care until there are signs of diseases and infections that can cause significant damage to livestock. The article will introduce Ditrim, its description, composition and indications for use in treating rabbits.

Description of the veterinary product

Ditrim is a comprehensive antibacterial agent widely used in veterinary practice for the treatment and prevention of diseases in farm animals, including rabbits.

• Advantages of the veterinary product:
• It is highly effective in the treatment of bacterial infections;
• reduces antibiotic resistance in pathogens;
• low toxicity;
• widely available;
• dispensed without a prescription.

The veterinary preparation is a clear, light yellow liquid. The solution is sterile.

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Composition and form of release

This medication is available in bottles of 20, 50 and 100 ml. Bottles are hermetically packed.

The composition of the drug:

• sulfadimezin is an antibacterial drug from the sulfanilamide group;
• trimethoprim - a bacteriostatic antibiotic (antiseptic);
• auxiliary components.

In the composition of 1 ml injection form of the medicine:

• sulfadimesin - 200 mg;
• trimethoprim - 40 mg.

The active substances in the composition of the medication have a synergistic effect, in which the total effect of the components is higher than the effect of each separately. The half-life of trimethoprim from the body is 9–13 hours.

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Indications for use for rabbits

In veterinary practice, "Ditrim" is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacterial microflora in the body of an animal:

• Gastrointestinal tract;
• breathing
• urinary tract;
• reproductive system;
• coccidiosis (eimeriosis).

Although the instructions for use of Ditrim do not mention rabbits, the drug was especially popular among rabbit breeders for the effectiveness and accessibility of treatment for these animals, provided that pathogens are sensitive to the active substances in the preparation. Indications for use of the drug for rabbits is coccidiosis (eimeriosis).

How and in what quantities to give the drug

How to give the medicine and in what quantities, you can check with the veterinarian or consult the instructions for use of the drug.

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Sick animals are prescribed "Ditrim" in the form of:

• injections intramuscularly;
• freshly prepared potions for drinking.

Intramuscular injection

Ditrim injections are quite painful. At the injection site, edema and hematoma are possible. It is advisable not to stab twice in the same place.

Injection Dosage and Duration of Treatment:

• 1 time per day - 1 ml of Ditrim per 10 kg of weight;
• 2 times a day (after 12 hours) - 1 ml of Ditrim per 10 kg of weight in the acute course of infection.

After the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease, treatment is continued for another 2 days to consolidate the result. The general course of therapy should not exceed 7-8 days due to possible violations in the work of the kidneys and dysbiosis. With these symptoms, rabbits are prescribed probiotics to improve intestinal microflora and vitamins.

Ingestion

For prevention and treatment, a solution is prepared - 1 ml per 1000 ml of water, and adhere to such an intake regimen:

1. For prevention - a solution for three days.
2. For treatment - a solution for 5 days; or for 3 days with a break of 2 days with repeated drinking in the next 3 days.

Important! Medication water should be the only source of rabbit watering throughout the treatment.

In difficult cases or when rabbits refuse water, the drug can be given directly into the mouth (2 times a day) using a syringe without a needle or spoon. Testimonials from many rabbit breeders suggest that injections can be avoided when animals are fed with Ditrim.

Contraindications and Precautions

Contraindications and precautions during the treatment with "Ditrim":

• rabbit pregnancy;
• disorders in the liver and kidneys;
• hypersensitivity to drugs from the sulfonamide group;
• joint treatment with novocaine, bicillin, anestesin is prohibited;
• Ditrim should not be mixed with other drugs to avoid sediment in the syringe;
• comply with hygiene and instructions for use.

Important! If undiluted medication gets on the skin and mucous membranes, it should be washed off with plenty of water.

Terms and conditions of storage

Terms and conditions of storage:

• out of the reach of children and animals;
• in a dry room;
• at a temperature of + 5 ° C ... 25 ° C;
• the contents of the opened bottle are stored for no more than 28 days;

Shelf life with proper storage is 18-24 months from the date of manufacture in accordance with the instructions on the packaging. The cost of "Dietrim" ranges from 50 to 180 rubles.

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Many are interested in the question of whether it is possible and how soon to eat animal meat after treatment. Rabbit meat after therapy with "Ditrim" can be used in food only 8 days after the last use of the drug.

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Despite the free sale of veterinary medicines, an extensive and accessible amount of information on rabbit breeding and diseases, self-treatment may not bring the desired result, and sometimes exacerbate the situation. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a specialist when identifying ailments in an animal.