Mock exam questions

• what are the two main diseases rabbits are vaccinated against in the UK?

  rabbit haemorrhagic disease and myxomatosis
• you have an owner coming in for a routine check of her most recently rescued rabbits, list three crucial parts fo the clinical examination

  • eating okay
  • neutered
  • on any medications
• Buggs the bunny has a BCS of 1/5 with urine scalding on her back end. O reports that she doesn't eat or drink as much as her other rabbits. You are suspicious of urine slugging. what is the scientific name for this and name a predisposing factor

  urolithiasis which can arise due to high calcium in the diet
• what is the main post-anaesthetic risk associated with GA in rabbits and list 3 steps to mitigate this risk

  gut stasis

  • administer prokinetics
  • provide adequate analgesia