Investigation and management of cardiovascular disease in rabbits
- Brigitte Reusch
Brigitte Reusch graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2002. After a period of exotic animal locum work in Manchester and small animal practice in Nottingham, she joined the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies to complete a one year small animal internship, working within the School&s exotic animal and wildlife service. In 2004, she began a Rabbit Welfare Fund (RWF) rabbit and zoo animal residency at Bristol and Bristol Zoo Gardens, where she is involved in teaching rabbit medicine and working in the RWF&s rabbit-only first opinion and referral clinic.
Abstract
ANECDOTAL reports from veterinary surgeons suggest that cardiovascular disease is increasingly being diagnosed in rabbits. With the rise in popularity of this species as a pet, and often a house pet, owners are noticing subtle signs of disease and are presenting their animals for investigation at an earlier stage. This article describes how a systematic approach to the investigation can lead to improved management and, hence, a better outlook for these patients.
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