BVZS, supported by the RWAF, consider conscious dental treatment in rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas to be inappropriate.

A comprehensive webinar presentation by Dr Sophie Jenkins covering pain management in rabbits.

Dental disease is one of the most common reasons pet rabbits present to veterinary clinics. It can produce a wide variety of clinical signs and varies in severity.

This guideline has been developed to ensure the wellbeing of rabbits exhibiting signs of gastrointestinal stasis. The main goal is to provide information on how to recognise, manage and treat cases of gastrointestinal stasis in rabbits. Additionally, this guideline aims to establish a humane endpoint where euthanasia is indicated in order to alleviate suffering when necessary and to reduce premature euthanasia of Animals

Rabbits have a highly specialized digestive tract and consequently they develop different digestive problems to those seen in cats and dogs. Diet, stress and pain can all play a role in the development of gastrointestinal stasis, a disease characterized by reduced motility of the digestive tract

Pet rabbits are often presented for symptoms of anorexia and reduced fecal output, a clinical presentation that is commonly termed “Gastrointestinal (GI) Stasis”.

Dental disease is common in small exotic mammal patients.