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Definition: inflammatory condition of lacriminal sac, typically caused by obstruction of nasolacrimal gland

Causes: dental disease because their lacrimal ducts are so close to their teeth (rabbits should be grazing for 12-14 hrs per day), foreign body obstruction, bacterial infection, eyelid wound, respiratory infection

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fur plucking - lack of fibre

saliva burn - fur loss under chin and on the chest

ingestion of large amounts of fur (grooming/self mutilation) can cause huge fur build up

fur cannot be digested so can cause digestive issues

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Definition: intolerance of oral intake due to inhibition of the GI propulsion without signs of mechanical obstruction, resulting in reduced food movement through intestines

Causes: stress, pain e.g. dental disease, poor diet, systemic disease, local infection or psychological trauma

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Reduced food means that there is less motility in the stomach and intestines causing gut stasis and resulting bloat. Elevated blood glucose quick way to confirm <8.5

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Dacryocystitis is usually caused by poor eyelid function, blockage of their tear duct, eye infection or inflammation. Most of the time these issues are caused by dental problems – rabbit has a single tear duct very near to their teeth.

dental disease is the most common cause of dacryocystitis in rabbits. Your veterinarian may recommend advanced imaging, such as X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans, to investigate their teeth below the gumline, looking for any abscesses or sinus problems.

https://veterinaryvisioncenter.com/dacryocystitis-in-rabbits/

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Due to the overgrown teeth, the rabbit is unable to eat as much (if anything) leading to loss in weight

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triggered by stress

peristalsis stops

leads to bloat

often fatal

lots of hay to prevent

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Correct mix of hay / concentrates and solid food / greens . Ad libitum hay

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Skin irritations and sores from fur matts. Faeces on bottom causing myxomatosis

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Mouth sores and abscesses

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Fur matting from problems grooming

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Gut stasis

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Malnutrition and poor body condition

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Trauma and injury to gums and cheeks

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Lots of space in the hutch

Lots of forage

Good substrate

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Ability to perform natural behaviours e.g. chewing, digging, hopping, hiding

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The correct substrate in sufficient qualities

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clean regularly

don't use strong chemicals for cleaning (ie. bleach)

keep food topped up

Ensure food is nutritionally balanced

provide enrichment (toys and chew sticks)

keep appropriate groups - ie. castrated male and female siblings

clean, constant water

access to runs/outdoor or grazing

if grazing outdoors - ensure plants are non-toxic and not too high

If outside - protection from predators - foxes, cats, badgers and dogs

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Bloat

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bleeding gums

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Diarrhoea

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Abnormal behaviour

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Just sitting there innit

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Teeth spurs

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Ulceration of the mouth

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Collapse

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Weepy eyes

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Muscle loss

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Heart rate

Respiratory rate

Hunched position

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No faeces - got stasis

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Lethargy

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Chewing to one side

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Lethargy

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Blood glucose test

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Dirty bottom as grooming is painful

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Alignment of the teeth (malocclusion)

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bar biting

teeth grinding

bloat

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Eye and nose discharge

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Overgrown teeth

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Teeth grinding

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Gut stasis

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Ceacotrophs stuck to rear end

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Visibility overgrown teeth

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Weight loss