Results of a Modified Neurological Examination in 26 Healthy Rabbits

Up to 11% of rabbit cases in clinical practice present with suspected neurological disease, necessitating a detailed neurological examination. However, neurological evaluations of rabbits are usually based on protocols developed for dogs, and fail to take into account the differences in reaction patterns between prey and predator species. The aim of this study was to report the results of a neurological examination modified for rabbits, so that clinicians might avoid misinterpretation of test results and reduce both the length of the examination and related stress.

Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - August 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E. Warnefors, M.L. Ruel økke, H. Gredal Source Type: research