11 February 2019
You’ll occasionally see a news story where someone has sadly been affected by sepsis and died. It can strike so quickly, especially as the signs can creep up without warning and go unrecognised before it’s too late. The same problem can affect animals, and in the same way, so all cases need to be carefully evaluated and quickly treated.
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Why is neutering important? There are many benefits to neutering a male rabbit. They tend to live a longer, healthier lives and are generally calmer and easier to handle. Their destructive habits are reduced, yet they don’t lose any of their character. An additional benefit is that they are often easier to litter train and have less of an urge to spray.
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Whilst pruritis is one of the most common signs you’ll find in any skin condition, there are still plenty of other dermatological conditions that may cause other problems. In this article, we take a look at 5 of the more frequently encountered skin conditions where pruritis isn’t the main feature.
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Pruritis is the sensation that makes an animal scratch, rub, chew, or lick a certain area of its skin. This is often an indication that the skin is inflamed, which can occur in any of the many dermal layers. In rabbits, most cases are linked to a parasitic challenge, so always be on the lookout for mites, fleas and ticks. If you find the animal becomes intensely itchy by rubbing the skin, it’s time to investigate.
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When we think of fluid therapy we tend to think of oral electrolytes and intravenous fluids. But how often do we think of subcutaneous (s/c) fluids? For many of us this is a much under used way to provide addition fluids and electrolytes, but it’s worth considering. It easy to give, painless and can help significantly with mild dehydration.
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At this time of year, coughs and colds affect us all, and the TV adverts regularly promote remedies to help suppress or treat the symptoms. Unfortunately, a chronic cough is not only an irritation, but it can also be quite debilitating. Our patients are also affected by this problem, and it’s our job to help them.
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