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Skin disease in rabbits
Author(s) -
Sant Rachel,
Rowland Mark
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.31.5.233
Subject(s) - cats , medicine , disease , dermatology , physical examination , clinical history , pathology , surgery
RABBITS are the third most commonly owned pet in the UK and skin disease represents a significant problem in this species. The general approach to skin disease in rabbits is similar to that in dogs and cats, and includes obtaining a full history and conducting a clinical examination, followed by a variety of diagnostic tests, depending on the clinical signs. This article describes the skin conditions frequently reported in pet rabbits and discusses how they may be diagnosed and managed.