Books About Pet Rabbits

Rabbit Health (Medicine / Veterinary)

Rabbits are known to disguise illness, as a prey animal perceived weakness can make them particularly attractive to a predator. As a house rabbit owner we need to be aware of the symptoms of illness in order to act quickly.

Textbook of Rabbit Medicine
by Frances Harcourt-Brown

A comprehensive yet practical handbook on the diagnosis and treatment of the pet rabbit. * Deals specifically with rabbit medicine and surgery * Contains vital information for the effective treatment of animals that may already be in a critical condition * Written by an acknowledged expert in this specific field of veterinary medicine.

 

Rabbit Health in the 21st Century: A Guide for Bunny Parents
by Kathryn R. Smith

This user-friendly book on pet rabbit health from a caretaker’s perspective is written for people with little or no medical or veterinary background. Its goal is to help rabbit owners play a more active, informed role in their rabbit’s health care decisions. It should never substitute for a trip to the veterinarian!

 

Rabbitlopaedia: A Complete Guide to Rabbit Care
by Meg Brown (Author), Virginia Richardson (Author)
When Your Rabbit Needs Special Care: Traditional and Alternative Healing Methods
by Lucile C. Moore (Author), Marie Mead (Author)

A complete guide to the care and behavior of rabbits with special needs, this resource provides information on topics as diverse as how to administer subcutaneous fluids to how sounds and color help promote healing. With photographs and drawings accompanying the text, this handbook features quotes from leading rabbit veterinarians and alternative healing practitioners from across the country. Information on basic care, pain control, digestive system problems, chronic illnesses, physically challenged rabbits, progressive disabilities causing mobility problems, dental problems, and emotional issues provide pet owners with the perfect reference to sustaining a longer, healthier life for their rabbits. 

Notes on Rabbit Internal Medicine
by Ron Rees Davies (Author), Richard, Jr. Saunders (Author)

Vets are treating more sick rabbits than ever before, but many vets do not have the clinical experience required to give effective treatment. There is a wealth of information on rabbits available to vets, but much of this is from the laboratory animal field and often isn't applicable to the pet rabbit.

 

Rabbits: Health, Husbandry and Diseases
by Virginia Richardson

Practical text begins with an overview of rabbit husbandry. Nutritional requirements and clinical examinations are covered, as well as a body-system approach to describing diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. Includes separate chapters on behavior, anesthesia, surgery, and zoonotic aspects. For practitioners and students.

 

Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Addresses the common questions and concerns of the practicing veterinarian who works with small mammals. Serves as a useful reference for veterinary students, technicians, research scientists, pet shop owners, pet owners, and breeders.

Self-Assessment Colour Review of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery

 

The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Ferret and Rabbit

The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult:Ferret and Rabbit is designed to provide concise, practical information for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases in the ferret and rabbit. The unique format provides consistency and breadth of coverage unparalleled by other texts. Like other books in The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult series, the ferret and rabbit book is divided into identically formatted topics based on presenting problems and diseases. For ease of use, the book is divided by species into separate sections for ferrets and rabbits.

   
See also:   General Care    Behavior    Breed Specific

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