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Organophosphorus poisoning in two Rex rabbits

Authors: Jones JM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 32, Issue 1-2, pp 9-10, Jan 1984
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Rabbit, Wildlife
Subject Terms: Inflammation, Integument/skin/wool/hair/fur/feather, Disease/defect, Parasites - external, Nervous system/neurology, Toxicology, Poisoning - chemical
Article class: Clinical Communication

Abstract: A case of organophosphorus (OP) poisoning in two Rex rabbits is described. Three animals were diagnosed as having dermatitis characterised by pruritis and alopecia due to infestation with Cheyletiella parasitivorax. Two of the animals were dipped in 2% malathion solution: one died within 15 hours post-dipping, the other was euthanased subsequent to the onset of convulsions. A procedure for the future dipping of rabbits is suggested, and a recommendation is made for a lower concentration of malathion to be used.

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