Coccidiosis is a dangerous and very common disease of rabbits, which often ends in their death. Both young and old animals can get sick at any time of the year. If sick rabbits are not treated, most of them die, especially young animals. To treat and prevent the spread of coccidiosis, coccidiostats are used, for example, Solikox. Let's look at how to use Solikox for rabbits according to the instructions for use.
Why do rabbits need Solikoks?
Rabbits do not enjoy good health, often get sick, and are highly susceptible to infections. Dangerous infectious diseases, including coccidiosis, can destroy a significant part of the rabbit population in a short time. As a result, the owner of the rabbit farm suffers heavy losses.
The causative agent of coccidiosis is coccidia of several species that parasitize the liver and intestines of rabbits. The disease mainly affects young animals from 3-4 months old; adult animals tolerate the disease more easily or are only carriers of the protozoa.
Coccidia are excreted from the body of sick animals along with feces in the form of oocysts. They have a dense shell, they are resistant to external influences, disinfectants, and only high temperature kills them. Thus, caged animals are constantly exposed to infection.
“Solicox” is one of the effective coccidiostatics; it can be used both for treatment and for preventing the development of the disease.
Composition, release form and principle of action of the drug
"Solikoks" is a liquid preparation of a transparent, light yellowish color, intended for administration into the digestive tract. The active ingredient - diclazuril (2.5 ml per 1 ml of product) kills coccidia of all types that parasitize the body of rabbits.
Diclazuril is low-toxic, gives a therapeutic result even in small doses, and even when the substance is exceeded by 25-50 times, it does not produce side effects. Does not cause mutations or cell degeneration. It does not affect embryos, so it can be given to pregnant females.
"Solikoks" can be used simultaneously with other coccidiostats, any antibiotic agents, and feed additives.Diclazuril does not remain in the tissues, as indicated in the instructions; rabbits can be slaughtered within 5 days after soldering.
The manufacturer of Solikoks is the Kharkov chemical enterprise AT Biopharm LLC. The drug is bottled in polyethylene bottles of 10 ml and 1 liter. Small volume bottles are packed in 10 pieces in a cardboard package.
Instructions for use and dosage
The purpose of "Solikoks" is the prevention and treatment of coccidiosis in rabbits, pigs, goats and sheep, cattle, and poultry. The drug is non-toxic, you don’t have to worry about rabbits getting poisoned, there is no toxic effect even with their sensitive gastrointestinal tract and weak immune system.
Attention! The drug has a slight odor, rabbits smell it well, so some animals are reluctant to drink the medicine. After distributing the Solikox solution, you need to make sure that all the rabbits get drunk; it is convenient for small rabbits to give it from a syringe.
For treatment
"Solikoks" is given to rabbits according to the following scheme: 0.4 ml for every 1 kg of live weight. Give either in pure form, without diluting anything, or in an aqueous solution for drinking. The prepared solution can remain in drinking bowls for no longer than 0.5 days from the moment of distribution. Treatment course – 2 days.
The dosage of coccidiostat is 1 mg of diclazuril per 1 kg of rabbit weight per day. Mix the drug with water in a ratio of 1 to 10. Pour the product into the water, but not vice versa. The drug is given at the first obvious sign of the disease, both in young and adult animals. Approved for use on pregnant and lactating animals.
For prevention
To prevent the development of coccidiosis, baby rabbits are given water at the age of only 1 month. Children are given the drug on the 1st day, 0.2 ml for each, the next 2 days increase the dose by 0.1 ml.Adult rabbits are treated with Solikox once a month - 2 ml for each individual.
What are the side effects?
“Solikoks” is harmless, diclazuril does not remain in the rabbits’ body for long, and does not accumulate in the tissues at all. No side effects were noted even with a significant overdose.
Due to its non-toxicity and effectiveness, the medicine can be given to rabbits if coccidiosis is suspected before a diagnosis is made. You may need other medications, but Solikox will not harm rabbits.
Contraindications for use
The only contraindication to using the product for rabbits is individual sensitivity to diclazuril. This veterinary drug has no further restrictions.
Terms and conditions of storage
To store Solikoks, you need to use a dry and dark place with a temperature of 5-25 ° C. The drug must be in the original bottle, closed with a cap, and in the original packaging. Keep away from children, animals, food and medications. Valid for 2 years from the date of production. Expired product cannot be used. You can buy “Solikoks” in veterinary pharmacies; it has a moderate cost and is available to any rabbit breeder.
Analogs
A number of coccidiostats contain diclazuril, like Solikox - these are Diclox, Diclacox, Procox, Diacox. Among rabbit breeders, Baycox with the active ingredient toltrazuril is popular. Despite the fact that the instructions for it do not include rabbits, the drug is also effective in the fight against rabbit coccidiosis. There are other coccidiostatics, for example, Amprolinvet (amprolium hydrochloride).
"Solikoks" is intended for the systematic prevention of rabbit coccidiosis and its therapy.Suitable for use in small rabbit farms and households. This is one of those drugs that should always be in your veterinarian's kit in case rabbit diseases. It has a long shelf life; a 1-liter bottle is enough for use on a home farm with a small herd for several months.
