Common Ophthalmic Problems in Pet Rabbits |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands;2. Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany.;1. Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil;2. Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA.;1. Department of Anatomy, Pathology and Veterinary Clinics, School of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechny, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil;2. The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel;3. Triage Center for Wild Animals (CETAS), Cabula, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.;1. Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California—Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA, USA;2. Department of Avian and Exotics, Specialty Animal Hospitals, Culver City, CA, USA;3. Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of California—Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA, USA;4. Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California—Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA, USA;5. San Bruno Pet Hospital, San Bruno, CA, USA. |
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| Abstract: | As rabbits are becoming more popular as pets and owners are willing to pay for specialized care, veterinary practitioners are required to maintain their expertise treating these animals. In recent years, ophthalmic patients have become an important part of the small mammal pet population. Ocular disorders in pet rabbits can be caused by genetic defects, congenital malformations, traumatic events, infections, housing conditions, and nutritional deficiencies. Knowledge of the species-specific anatomy and physiology forms the basis for the interpretation of findings and prevents misinterpretation of a normal state as an abnormality. The ophthalmic examination of rabbits should adhere to the same principles and techniques used for canine and feline patients, although adjustments are required because of different anatomical and physiologic features. Magnification is necessary for accurate assessment. This article summarizes the common ophthalmic disorders of pet rabbits, especially those that are unique to rabbits. |
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