by NMGeorge | Aug 22, 2023 | Small Mammals
A paper has recently out on the use of gabapentin in rabbits and I thought the introduction was a great summary of what it means to be a prey species and the importance of appreciating this in the rabbit patient: “In the wild, rabbits are subject to a high degree of...
by NMGeorge | Jul 27, 2023 | Small Mammals
Private: Guinea pig...
by NMGeorge | Jul 13, 2023 | Small Mammals
Rabbits produce 2 types of poo: Firm dry faecal pellets, which are the ones they leave in the litter tray. Caecotrophs, which are rarely seen as they are consumed by the rabbit as a source of nutrients. They look like a shiny sticky cluster of grapes and if they are...
by NMGeorge | Jun 22, 2023 | Small Mammals
There is a societal belief that exotics are fragile, that they are beginner pets for small children, and that their care is cheaper in comparison to the more traditional pets. These notions are not only heartbreaking for those that work closely with exotics (exotics...
by NMGeorge | Jun 15, 2023 | Small Mammals
Urinalysis is an important part of a minimum database in rabbits and can provide a multitude of information regarding the health of the rabbit. A few points regarding normal rabbit urine: · Rabbit urine is often cloudy due to a large amount of calcium...
by NMGeorge | May 25, 2023 | Small Mammals
British Veterinary Zoological Society, in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, recently released a position statement on the use of anaesthesia in rabbit and guinea pig dental procedures. This position statement states that conscious dental...
