19 Sep International Rabbit Day: Abdominal Surgeries in Rabbits
STAT ABDOMINAL SURGERIES IN RABBITS Lauren V Powers, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)Avian and Exotic Pet ServiceCarolina Veterinary SpecialistsHuntersville, North Carolina INTRODUCTION The exotic companion mammal practitioner is occasionally presented with rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) that may require immediate surgical intervention for acute abdominal disease. Liver lobe torsion, intestinal obstruction, inguinal urinary bladder herniation, and endometrial venous aneurysm are some of the diseases that may warrant a rapid diagnosis and surgical intervention for a successful clinical outcome. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Rabbits with acute abdominal diseases often experience severe pain. Scoring systems for pain...