Abstract
Emergency and critical care principles are similar for all mammals; however, the physiology and natural behavior of rabbits create an animal that is easily stressed and requires specialized handling techniques. This article reviews diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, nutritional support, and pain management for urgent care of pet rabbits. Common differential diagnoses for emergencies are briefly reviewed by the clinical presentation. A table of drug dosages used for urgent care is provided.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 127-152, vi |
| Journal | The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Sep 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Paul-Murphy, J. R., & Ramer, J. C. (1998). Urgent care of the pet rabbit. The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice, 1(1), 127-152, vi.