Mucoid enteropathy

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Mucoid enteropathy is used to describe any intestinal (enteric) condition of rabbits that is characterized by diarrhea, mucus production, constipation, or death.[1]:335 It is also referred as ME, mucoid enteritis, and mucoid enteritis complex.

Symptoms

  • Diarrhea
  • Excessive mucus production
  • Constipation
  • Death

Death usually occurs in 2 to 4 days. Rabbits usually survive the protracted course of 7 to 14 days.[2]

Causes

  • Sudden dietary changes.
  • Low indigestible fiber diet (dietary fiber <6%).
  • Antibiotic treatment.
  • Environmental stress.

Rabbits affected with mucoid enteropathy are typically between 7 and 10 weeks of age, but adults can be affected.[3]

Experiences

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References

  1. Varga, M. (2013). Textbook of rabbit medicine. (2nd ed.).
  2. University of Missouri - Comparative Medicine Program and IDEXX-BioAnalytics. (n.d.). Mucoid Enteropathy (ME) Complex or Cecal Dysbiosis. Retrieved 23 Feb 2023 from http://dora.missouri.edu/rabbits/mucoid-enteropathy-me-complex-or-cecal-dysbiosis/
  3. Andrew L. Allen and Uneeda K. Bryant. (2009). "What’s up, Doc?" Retrieved 23 Feb 2023 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2777298/.