Rabbits and Their Relatives: Health and Management

Rabbits and Their Relatives: Health and Management (formerly Lagomorphs: Health and Management) is an up-to-date information resource on the identification, natural history, conservation, captive management, diseases and veterinary care of domestic/house rabbits and wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and their wild relatives (rabbits, hares and pikas).   This volume provides information on: Natural History: including appearance, reproduction, diet, behaviour, activity patterns, habitat, range, conservation status and threats.   Extra information on the anatomy and physiology of wild and domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus); Husbandry: identification, accommodation, feeding, handling, rearing, reproductive management, behavioural requirements, management of unwanted animals and preventative medicine; Diseases: viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, toxic, micronutrient, physical and other (miscellaneous) diseases of lagomorphs.   Including clinical signs, pathology, susceptibility, transmission, diagnosis and treatment.   Listings by sign/system affected and indication of "common" diseases assist with diagnosis, as do the links from the physical examination and necropsy pages; Drug formulary: dosages for many medications used in rabbits and further information about the drugs used; Veterinary techniques: including History, Physical Examination, Environmental Assessment, Necropsy, Clinical Pathology, Imaging, Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Medication Techniques, Supportive Care and Nursing, Fluid Therapy, Wound Management, Surgery and Euthanasia.   Detailed descriptions of techniques, with photos and video clips illustrating important veterinary procedures; Notes for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians: providing easy access to all the information nurses need for rabbits in their care; Frequently Asked Questions: on rabbit husbandry have been added (many thanks to the Rabbit Welfare Fund and Ms Celia Haddon); Directory: of relevant welfare, conservation, zoological and veterinary organisations; Electronic Library: including texts on domestic rabbit care, rehabilitation, and conservation.

Comments & References: Second version.   This is a Wildpro volume, published by Wildlife Information Network (WIN).   Suitable for veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary nurses, reserach workers, owners and breeders.

ISBN: 978-0-9551628-5-5

Price: £59.95 (+ posting and packing); Euro 79.95 (+ posting and packing); US$89.95 (+ shipping and handling)