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Old Useful Topics - Health

KarenM

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GENERAL
Do I need a vet - symptom checker
http://www.vethelpdirect.com/index.php
http://www.vets.co.uk/pet-advice/pet-symptom-checker/
rabbit savvy vets

How to find a good vet
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=267127

Webinars
http://thewebinarvet.com/supreme-rabbit-webinars/
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=302169


Signs of pain/do I need a vet?
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=235990
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?379201
With photos:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?406057
The Grimace Scale:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?460892

Easy ways to give meds
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/s...est-way-to-give-a-French-lop-oral-antibiotics
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=289455
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=260729

Syringe feeding
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=178925

Checking weight
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?431013
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=263892
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?320455
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?321328

Critical care of rabbits
http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2010&PID=56290&Print=1&O=Generic

Metacam
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00Chem/ChComplex/Meloxicam.htm
How often to give metacam
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=292690

Pet insurance
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=288140
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=292254

Vaccination reactions
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=292793

Cleaning routine to protect against infectious diseases
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?326075

Bunny poops - with photos
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/drop/Drp_en.htm
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?349755

Caring for senior rabbits
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?358457

Wound protection/bunny onesies
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?469130

COSTS OF TREATMENT
For general guidance only, all vets will vary
Cost of myxomatosis vaccination
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=273526

Cost of VHD vaccination
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=270483

Cost of dentals
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264737
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=274689

Neutering Cost
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=270163&highlight=cost
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=270493



ILLNESSES/MEDICAL PROBLEMS
Lists of rabbit diseases/medical problems
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/List_Vols/Lagomorphs/Contents_Lagomorphs.htm
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/index_en.htm

Dental problems
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?423842
Management of rabbit dental disease:
http://www.manorvets.co.uk/ckfinder/userfiles/files/dental dz(1).pdf

Coccidiosis
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=261909

Sore hocks
What causes sore hocks?
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?416546

Dressings:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=241197
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=282536

Flooring:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=223614
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=198786

Treatment:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=223308
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?425355-Sore-Hocks

E.C.
Info:
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Parasitic/Encephalitozoonosis.htm
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/pdfs/ECwebpage.pdf
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/ecuniculi.htm

Useful threads:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=272916
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=215679

Head tilt
Info:
http://www.onthewonk.com/?p=1.Home&trk=menu:Home
http://www.rabbit.org/health/tilt.html
Useful threads:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=291164
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=247291
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=227533

Panacur
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=236020

Pasteurella
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264631

GI Stasis
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?423111

Abscesses
Outer ear abscess
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=290730

Mites
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Parasitic/Cheyletiellosis.htm

Flystrike
Info:
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/leaflet_pdfs/flystrike_sep_05.pdf
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?317342
Use of preventative treatments:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=293822
Videos (very graphic):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1CBsPs6AiQ&lr=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhc1WhRSjcU&lr=1

Myxomatosis
Info:
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/understanding_myxo_feb06.htm
Useful threads
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=242741
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=195035
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?317208
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?317057
Combined vaccination
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?357976


Heart issues
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=281880 Link also shows mouth breathing video

Mouth breathing - with video
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?330794

Conjunctivitis
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?317341

Rare diseases
Unusual mycobactrial infection of GI tract presenting as dysautonomia
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/s...ection-of-GI-tract-presenting-as-dysautonomia
 
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I've started to compile a list (in first post) of useful health links and old threads so that they are all in one place and this can be the first port of call, if you like, when a health related problem arises.

The list is by no means complete as yet - some sections still need more links and there are no doubt some illnesses/problems that I haven't mentioned at all yet.

If anybody has any useful links or knows of old threads on here which may be relevant, could you kindly post them here and I will add them to the first post.

Thank you. :love::love:
 
Good idea :thumb: What about pet insurance? could add the links for Petplan & P@H insurance?

:thumb: I'll also have a look for some threads comparing them and perhaps some discussing whether or not to insure. ;)
 
Great Job! :wave:

What to expect from, and after care for a spey, is a common query from newer members. Coupled with what to look out for and what to count as an emergency following a spey.

Dental issues are also becoming a regular sight.

Quite often there are a lot of £ related posts, as in how much to expect to pay for most common treatments/vaccinations/speys. This could help to encourage someone to seek help quicker if they are more prepared and know what to expect.

I will try to find some good links for these later if I get time.
 
Skin problems?
I have just found a lumpy bit on the scruff of my buns neck... thought it was a stickyweed cleave thing, then looked closer and it's almost like a white-ish scab with a few blackish bits?? Bit worried?!! It's Sunday so no vet, is it something I should get checked out asap?? It isn't bothering my bun.
 
Thank you. :wave: I'll have a little look through the sort of advice it gives and pop it in the first post. :D
 
Would it help if I posted an individual thread with a rabbit mouth breathing? As it seems to be something which lots of people don't know (thankfully). It is in the cardiac video but may be more helpful to have an individual thread with a clear title?
 
Would it help if I posted an individual thread with a rabbit mouth breathing? As it seems to be something which lots of people don't know (thankfully). It is in the cardiac video but may be more helpful to have an individual thread with a clear title?


oooh yes...I dont know anything about that and would be interested...will you add the thread to the list? thanks! great help this thread!:thumb:
 
Would it help if I posted an individual thread with a rabbit mouth breathing? As it seems to be something which lots of people don't know (thankfully). It is in the cardiac video but may be more helpful to have an individual thread with a clear title?

I think, that knowing and seeing your beautiful bridge bunny, we could all learn a lot from yuor experience with her. Mouth breathing is horrid and i hope i never have to see it. Bless you for wanting to pass that knowledge on.
 
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