Assessing the Sick Rabbit

Rabbits are prey species. Their survival depends on the ability to be alert and respond quickly, and they possess acute senses of smell and hearing. Approach rabbits in a calm, quiet manner. Stressed or critically ill rabbits may not tolerate prolonged handling. Evaluation and treatment may need to proceed slowly in stages . . .


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References

Bradley TB, Lightfoot T, Mayer Jorg. Exotic Pet Behavior: Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals. St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier, 2006.

Paul-Murphy J. Critical care of the rabbit. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice. 10(2): 437-462, 2007.

Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, rabbits, and rodents: clinical medicine and surgery. 2nd ed. St. Louis: WB Saunders Co, 2003: 2-134.

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Pollock C. Assessing the sick rabbit. April 13, 2011. LafeberVet Web site. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/assessing-the-sick-rabbit/