Thymomas are slow growing neoplasms in the cranial mediastinum that can pose life-threatening complications to rabbit patients. Although the incidence of this condition is thought to be low, clinicians and nurses should be aware of the symptoms and morbidity associated with this condition in order to provide rabbits with the correct treatment options.

The lagomorph eye is a very complex organ, composed of many structures which work together to permit sight, with specific adaptations to suit the prey species. Rabbits are often presented as first opinion patients with chronic eye problems; they are prone to a number of conditions and often show signs of ocular discharge, blepharospasm and peri-ocular swelling.