Mucoid enteropathy
Mucoid enteropathy is a serious intestinal disorder of rabbits characterized by accumulation of thick mucus in the gut and passage of jelly-like mucoid feces. It reflects disturbed intestinal motility and secretion, often associated with low-fiber diets, stress, and dysbiosis, and is most common in young weanling rabbits. Affected rabbits show inappetence, abdominal distension, and a sloshy gas-filled gut, and the condition carries a high mortality rate.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Syndrome
- Typical onset:
- Acute
- Body systems:
- Gastrointestinal, Intestine
- Affected species:
- RABBIT
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes mucoid enteropathy in rabbits, the mucus accumulation and jelly-like feces, weaning-age predisposition, and supportive management.
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