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The objective of this educational resource is to empower owners on how to best care for senior or geriatric pet rabbits<\/a>. The reader will learn how to ensure common geriatric conditions do not become a welfare concern for their pet. The goal is not to “cure” but rather manage geriatric diseases, such as cataracts, arthritis, and even cognitive decline.<\/p>\n

\"Geriatric<\/a><\/p>\n

Download the\u00a0PDF version (American English)<\/a> or PDF (British English version)<\/a> of this client education handout, or modify the DOCX version (American English)<\/a> or DOCX (British English)<\/a> for your veterinary hospital.<\/p>\n

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The objective of this educational resource is to empower owners on how best to care for their senior or geriatric rabbits. The reader will learn how to ensure common geriatric conditions do not become a welfare concern for their pet. 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