Affiliation:
1. Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine, WAVMA Certified Aquatic Species Veterinarian
Abstract
When performing any rabbit surgery, understanding the unique anatomical and physiological differences between rabbits and more frequently seen mammalian patients is essential. This article continues to take the reader through various surgical procedures that are performed in rabbits, including thoracic, abdominal, endoscopic and orthopaedic surgeries. The specifics of rabbit postoperative care are also discussed. The essential techniques discussed in the first part of this series of articles are also relevant to the second part.