Metabolic, Traumatic, Mycotic, and Miscellaneous Diseases

Biology and Diseases of Rabbits

“…Oral administration of mineral oil at 10 ml/day has been reported (Suckow and Douglas, 1997). Early surgical intervention is important in such cases, as other, subsequent metabolic abnormalities may quickly increase the surgical risk to the rabbit (Bergdall and Dysko, 1994). If medical treatment does not resolve the condition, a gastrotomy should be performed.…”

“…Etiology Subluxation or compression fractures of lumbar vertebrae are often secondary to struggling during restraint, particularly when the hindquarters of the rabbit are not supported (Bergdall and Dysko, 1994). The seventh lumbar vertebra (L7) or its caudal articular processes are considered the most frequent sites of fractures, with fracture occurring more commonly than dislocation (Flatt et al, 1974).…”

“…Corticosteroid and diuretic therapy may be effective for cases of subluxation with spinal edema (Bergdall and Dysko, 1994). Treatment, Prevention, and Control Euthanasia of affected animals is usually warranted.…”

“…Most cases of liver lobe torsion in rabbits involve the caudate lobe (Bergdall and Dysko, 1994), although one case report described torsion of the left hepatic lobe (Wilson et al, 1987). Most reported cases have been incidental findings at necropsy.…”

Disorders of the Reproductive and Urinary Systems

“…1,6,7,16 Extrauterine implantation of fertilized ova, often on the parietal peritoneum, can lead to the development of near-term fetuses, with subsequent mummification. 1,6,7,16 Extrauterine implantation of fertilized ova, often on the parietal peritoneum, can lead to the development of near-term fetuses, with subsequent mummification.…”