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Reference Links to Various Health Problems in Rabbits

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Wise Old Thumper
This thread is for general information only. If you are concerned about the Health of your Rabbit it is essential that you consult a Rabbit Savvy Vet at the earliest opportunity.

Arthritis

rabbitwelfare.co.uk

Arthritis in Rabbits

Understanding arthritis in rabbits: symptoms, treatment, and care tips. Reliable resources from the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund.
rabbitwelfare.co.uk rabbitwelfare.co.uk

http://www.disabledrabbits.com/arthritis.html

Physiotherapy can be helpful as part of the management of Arthritis in Rabbits http://www.disabledrabbits.com/physical-therapy.html


Photobiomodulation previously known as Low Level Laser Therapy
https://www.thorlaser.com/pet/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&keyword=veterinary laser therapy&utm_campaign=321564190&gclid=CjwKCAjwmKLzBRBeEiwACCVihlKUwZzFuLyM74P-5Wlfy78zMUhgLIHrCJ5Oj61w3NJ-xf1anlX-QBoCeAoQAvD_BwE

Acupuncture
https://www.fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk/services/rehabilitation/veterinary-acupuncture/


Cardiac (Heart) Disease

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Cardiology/Cardio_main.htm

http://noahsarkvet.co.uk/wp-content...nodeguid=7a4eb08e-9a61-477e-a106-1401e43b0be2

http://www.exoticpetvet.com/heart-disease-in-rabbits.html

https://veteriankey.com/cardiovascular-disease-lymphoproliferative-disorders-and-thymomas/




Dental Problems : -

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Dental_diseases/Differential/Rabbit_dentistry.pdf

rabbitwelfare.co.uk

Rabbit Dental Problems

Creating better tomorrows for all pet rabbits Rabbit Dental Problems Teeth are a rabbit’s most famous feature but if something goes wrong it can be disastrous. The mechanics of rabbit teeth The layout of rabbit teeth is similar only to other lagomorphs (rabbits, hares and picas). The back teeth...
rabbitwelfare.co.uk rabbitwelfare.co.uk

https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/articles/rabbit-dentistry/

https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=14365&id=7259280


Malocclusion- https://www.vetstream.com/treat/lapis/freeform/dental-malocclusion-overgrowth

https://www.ufaw.org.uk/rabbits/netherland-dwarf-dental-malocclusion

Abscesses-

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Dental_diseases/Treatment/Facial/abs_dental.htm

Dental Radiography http://www.medirabbit.com/Radiography/anatomical_lines.pdf


Encephalitozoon Cuniculi (EC)-

https://www.dechra.co.uk/therapy-ar...cs-antifungals/disease-information/e-cuniculi

https://www.dovepress.com/encephali...-manageme-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-VMRR

rabbitwelfare.co.uk

Rabbits and E. cuniculi (Encephalitozoon cuniculi)

Understand the impact of E. cuniculi (Encephalitozoon cuniculi) on rabbits. Explore expert advice and resources to safeguard your bunny's health. Learn more now
rabbitwelfare.co.uk rabbitwelfare.co.uk

https://www.bmj.com/rapid-response/2011/10/31/rabbit-parasite-poses-threat-humans

*GRAPHIC IMAGES* https://www.vettimes.co.uk/app/uplo...phalitozoon-cuniculi-infection-in-rabbits.pdf


Eye Problems

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Clinical/Eye_diseases.htm

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Eyes_diseases_rabbit.pdf


Dacryocystitis ('runny eyes')http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Differential/Runny_eyes.htm

http://veterinarymedicinejournal.usamv.ro/pdf/vol.LVIII_4/Art16.pdf


Cataracts http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Disorder/Cat/Cat_en.htm

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5918121/

Phacoclastic Uveitis
https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pro...9e50005056ad4736/file/PV1112_Pilny1_EE-CR.pdf

Flystrike (Myiasis)
rabbitwelfare.co.uk

Flystrike in Rabbits

Creating better tomorrows for all pet rabbits Flystrike in Rabbits What is “Flystrike”? Flystrike is also called ‘myiasis’. It happens when flies lay their eggs on your rabbit, and those eggs hatch out into maggots. Maggots from blowflies: bluebottles and green bottles, are the most dangerous...
rabbitwelfare.co.uk rabbitwelfare.co.uk
*WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES ON THESE LINKS*
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Parasitic/Myiasis/Miyasis_fly.htm
http://www.worldwidewounds.com/2006/february/Cousquer/Veterinary-Lop-Rabbit-Fly-Strike.html


Gastrointestinal Problems :

A guide to Rabbit poop

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http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/drop/Drp_en.htm

Gut Stasis- http://anyflip.com/dvpt/hzvv

https://veterinary-practice.com/article/working-together-on-gut-stasis

rabbitwelfare.co.uk

Gut Slowdown

Creating better tomorrows for all pet rabbits Gut Slowdown Digestive Problems If the appetite goes or the poos stop then see a vet now, this is an emergency Your rabbits should produce up to 300 droppings every day. They should be large, round and golden brown, and made up mostly of chewed up...
rabbitwelfare.co.uk rabbitwelfare.co.uk


The Rabbit Digestive System- https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ac07/9915d6e64fe1afe442204871cb21c282f31b.pdf

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-diet/rabbit-digestion/

The Anorexic Rabbit - https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=3846185&pid=11147

https://www.vin.com/apputil/content...=29493&id=3846186&ind=70&objTypeID=17&print=1


Various gastrointestinal disorders in the Rabbit - http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/GI_diseases_main.htm

rabbitwelfare.co.uk

Megacolon Syndrome in Rabbits

Creating better tomorrows for all pet rabbits Date: Tuesday 24th January 2023 Time: 12:30pm Course name: Megacolon Syndrome in Rabbits Speaker: Dr Nadene Stapleton BVSc, MRCVS, CertAVP (zoological medicine) CPD Points: 1 Watch the Webinar At a glance Megacolon syndrome is a relatively common...
rabbitwelfare.co.uk rabbitwelfare.co.uk

https://rabbit.org/disorders-of-the-cecum/

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Protozoal_diseases/Cocc_en.htm


https://www.dvm360.com/view/diagnosing-and-treating-gastric-ileusstasis-rabbits-proceedings


Head Tilt

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/head_tilt.htm

http://www.disabledrabbits.com/head-tilt.html


Myxomatosis -
rabbitwelfare.co.uk

Rabbits and Myxomatosis

Learn about myxomatosis and its impact on rabbits. Explore expert advice and resources to protect your bunny from this deadly disease. Keep your furry friend safe now
rabbitwelfare.co.uk rabbitwelfare.co.uk
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/infectious-disease/myxomatosis

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/ar...matosis/treatment-of-rabbits-with-myxomatosis
 
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Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD1) and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Variant 2 (RHD2)

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/infectious-disease/rabbit-haemorrhagic-disease

https://veterinary-practice.com/article/rabbit-haemorrhagicdisease-1-and-2


Filavac (which covers both RHD1 + RHD2)- product data sheet : https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/filavac.doc

Eravac (which covers only RHD2). Product data sheet : https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/eravac-uk-datasheet-0.pdf

Nobivac Myxo-RHD Plus - new triple vaccine covering Myxomatosis, RHD1 and RHD2
https://www.msd-animal-health-hub.co.uk/Products/Nobivac-MyxoRHD-PLUS

Respiratory Tract and Ear problems :

https://www.vetfolio.com/learn/article/managing-respiratory-disease-in-rabbits

http://www.veterinarywebinars.com/m...oads/2016/03/Study_Notes_Ear_Nose_Rabbits.pdf

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Respiratory/respira_main.htm

http://www.lbah.com/word/rabbit/pasteurella-rabbit/

Ears- https://www.msdvetmanual.com/eye-an...-interna/overview-of-otitis-media-and-interna

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Otit/otitis.htm

http://www.tokyovets.com/2017rabbitear3.pdf

https://yarmouthvetcenter.com/total-ear-canal-ablation.pml

https://www.vettimes.co.uk/app/uplo...itis-externa-media-and-interna-in-rabbits.pdf

https://vvs.vet/rabbit-otitis-exter...wG9f-th5NqaSP-stEhtgnff2YPMQ1YzHidZwi6JenkhwY



Skin Diseases
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Skin_diseases_main.htm


Ulcerative Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks)

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Mechanical/Pod/Podo.htm

http://www.cunivetservice.com/docs/SoreHocks.2013.pdf


Urogenital/Renal problems (UTIs, Bladder 'sludge' etc)


https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-health/rabbit-bladder-problems/

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Uro_gen_diseases/Urogenital_main.htm

https://rabbit.org/health/urolith.html

https://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/blog/bladder-sludge-in-rabbits-and-guinea-pigs/

https://www.dvm360.com/view/rabbit-calcium-metabolism-bladder-sludge-and-urolithiasis-proceedings

Vaccine Data Information Sheets:

Filavac (Covers RHD1 and RHD2)

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/filavac.doc


Eravac (Covers only RHD2)

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/eravac-uk-datasheet-0.pdf

TRIPLE VACCINATION NOW AVAILABLE covering Myxomatosis, RHD1 and RHD2- Nobivac Myxo- RHD Plus

https://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/?id=-455496




TO BE CONTINUED, MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW

 
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Thank you for all those links JJ, it looks like this is a topic to save

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wow, thanks JJ, this is going to be fab resource & I hope sticky . You're like an angel for the bunnies
 
Awesome, I'll come here first when I'm collating my bunny biology summaries :D I intend to post them to my WordPress which is otherwise a bit disused while I'm not researching XD
 
Monitoring your Rabbits’s Health on a regular basis

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-care-advice/maintenance-handling/bunny-mot/

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/rabbits/health/checks

Investing in a set of digital baby weighing scales is useful, you don’t have to spend a fortune on them

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=baby+scales&_sacat=0

Also a mini otoscope, useful for checking the ear canals for any signs of gunk or inflammation. Especially important to do this regularly if you have Loo Rabbits as they are very prone to ear problems.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=otosco...343827&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_667131x5n0_e

NEVER use any ear cleaning products/ear drops without first consulting your Vet. If you notice that your Rabbit has a lot of ear wax gun or inflammation then get the Rabbit seen by a Vet ASAP. DO NOT poke cotton buds into the ear canals.


Rabbit First Aid Kit - NO PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS INCLUDED, THESE MUST ONLY BE USED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOUR VET. ALWAYS CONTACT YOUR VET AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE THAT YOUR RABBIT IS SICK OR INJURED

1ml syringes https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ciringe-Di...Z2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&smid=A2UFSPF61S6734

Critical Care or Emeraid
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxbow-Crit...ocphy=9045647&hvtargid=pla-465711608300&psc=1

https://hyperdrug.co.uk/emeraid-her...cZf8rduB34UgTkHuhhBfuxOmP_oesh8RoCA1wQAvD_BwE

Hibiscrub
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hibiscrub-...4419&keywords=hibiscrub&qid=1676975686&sr=8-2

Sterile saline solution
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KNOXZY-Ste...-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Medical grade Manuka Honey
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Activon-Me...ds=activon+manuka+honey&qid=1676978728&sr=8-5

Sudocrem
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sudocrem-Antiseptic-Healing-Eczema-Wounds/dp/B000LNEB9W

Leucillin Antiseptic
https://www.thehayexperts.co.uk/leucillin-antiseptic-skin-care.html

Sterile gauze swabs
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Premium-St...rds=sterile+gauze+swabs&qid=1676975779&sr=8-5

Melolin sterile non adhesive dressing
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MELOLIN-In...tore&sprefix=Non+adhesive,drugstore,76&sr=1-4

Conforming bandages
https://www.amazon.co.uk/JFA-Medica...76978853&sprefix=Conforming+ban,aps,82&sr=8-9

Vet Wrap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zusan-Cohe...id=1676979070&sprefix=vet+wrap,aps,75&sr=8-10

Micropore tape
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Micropore-...=B003CGBGE8&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_i


BP Cotton Wool
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reliance-M...-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Blood stop swabs
https://www.thehayexperts.co.uk/blood-stop-swabs.html

Disposable gloves
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multi-Purp...d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1

First Aid Scissors
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scissors-A...kZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&smid=AEPSOSS7446CN

Nail clippers
https://www.amazon.co.uk/candure-ca...sprefix=small+pet+nail+clippers,aps,81&sr=8-5

Derbymed SCP Spray
https://www.vetuk.co.uk/veterinary-...re-c-141_169/derbymed-scp-spray-200ml-p-41660

Fibreplex
https://www.vetuk.co.uk/rabbit-supp...ements-c-649_418/fibreplex-for-rabbits-p-1180

Bio Lapis
https://ukpetdrugs.co.uk/protexin-bio-lapis-for-rabbits-and-small-pets

Heat pad
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Snuggle-Sa...47&hvtargid=pla-613620424752&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
 
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