Contributor: Marianne Wikdahl

Marianne Wikdahl, RVT

Marianne Wikdahl graduated with a Bachelor of Science with honors in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Administration from the University of Bristol (UK) in 2011….In 2017, Marianne returned to her home country Norway, and is currently working at Sveberg Dyrehospital, a small animal clinic outside of Trondheim. Marianne has a special interest in exotic mammal medicine and has worked with a wide range of exotic species throughout her career so far. She is currently studying the Advanced Programme in Veterinary Nursing of Small Mammals (Girling & Fraser), which she aims to complete in 2022.

Client Education Handout 

Dental Health in Rabbits

This guide to keeping your rabbit’s teeth healthy was awarded first place in the 2022 inaugural Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians Veterinary Technicians Client Education Materials Contest, sponsored by Lafeber Company. This client education handout explores the basics of rabbit dental anatomy, before focusing on what owners can do to look after their rabbit’s teeth. Some common dental conditions are also discussed as well as the signs of dental disease in the rabbit.

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2022 AEMV Veterinary Technology Contest

Lafeber Company was proud to sponsor the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) Veterinary Technology Client Education Materials Contest. Credentialed veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, veterinary nurses, as well as students in this field were encouraged to submit a two-page, English-language educational handout (1500 words or less) about a companion exotic mammal health and wellness topic.