Retrospective study identifying risk factors for dacryocystitis in pet rabbits

Hedley, Joanna; Ede, Victoria; Dawson, Charlotte

doi:10.1002/vetr.1903

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“…In 6/15 (40%) of rabbits with abnormalities of maxillary structures, lesions involving the nasolacrimal duct were observed; on the other hand, in guinea pigs, involvement of this structure was not observed in any cases. Anatomically, in rabbits, the incisors and premolars’ roots are in proximity with the anatomical localization of the nasolacrimal duct, predisposing, in case of pathological elongation of the roots, morphological occlusion of the nasolacrimal duct [ 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ]. On the other hand, in guinea pigs, no alterations of the nasolacrimal duct related to premolar diseases are described in the literature.…”

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Computed Tomographic Findings Secondary to Dental Pathologies: Comparison between Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Petrini,

Puccinelli,

Citi

et al. 2023

Veterinary Sciences

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(1) Background: dental pathologies are the most frequent reason for requesting a CT scan of the head in rabbits and guinea pigs. The study aimed to review head CT exams of both species to identify and characterize lesions secondary to dental disease. (2) Methods: head CT studies of 48 rabbits and 52 guinea pigs with dental pathologies were reviewed. (3) Results: dental abnormalities of mandibular teeth were the most represented, both in rabbits (81.2%) and guinea pigs (98%). The aggressive bone lesion associated with teeth was the more frequently observed bone lesion in rabbits’ mandible and maxilla; in guinea pigs, the more frequent bone lesions were bulging around the roots of the teeth with focal lysis in the maxilla, and without focal lysis in the mandible. In the maxilla, the increased attenuation of nasal cavities (rhinitis) was the most frequently observed abnormality both in rabbits (60%) and guinea pigs (83.3%); the exophthalmos was more represented in rabbits (53.3%). In the mandible, the cavernous space-occupying lesion was more represented both in rabbits (92.3%) and guinea pigs (73.3%). (4) Conclusions: lesions secondary to dental pathologies were often observed both in rabbits and guinea pigs; CT examination has proven to be valuable in detecting secondary alterations in both species.

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Computed Tomographic Findings Secondary to Dental Pathologies: Comparison between Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Petrini,

Puccinelli,

Citi

et al. 2023

Veterinary Sciences

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Conformation‐associated health in pet rabbits in the UK: A VetCompass cohort study

O'Neill,

Williams,

Brodbelt

et al. 2024

Veterinary Record

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BackgroundDomestic rabbit breeds vary substantially from the wild rabbit body type. However, little is known about how the conformation of pet rabbits influences their health.MethodsData were extracted from VetCompass anonymised clinical records of rabbits under UK primary veterinary care during 2019.ResultsThe study included 162,107 rabbits. Based on 88,693 rabbits with relevant breed information recorded, skull shape was classified as brachycephalic (79.69%), mesaticephalic (16.80%) and dolichocephalic (3.51%). Based on 83,821 rabbits with relevant breed information recorded, ear carriage was classified as lop‐eared (57.05%) and erect‐eared (42.95%). From a random sample of 3933 rabbits, the most prevalent disorders recorded overall were overgrown nail(s) (28.19%), overgrown molar(s) (14.90%) and obesity (8.82%). Compared to those with a mesaticephalic skull shape, brachycephalic rabbits had lower odds of obesity, anorexia and gastrointestinal stasis and higher odds of perineal faecal impaction, tear duct abnormality and haircoat disorder. Compared to erect‐eared rabbits, lop‐eared rabbits had higher odds of perineal faecal impaction and tear duct abnormality.LimitationA large proportion of records with incomplete breed information hindered full analysis for breed‐related and conformation‐related attributes.ConclusionLimited evidence for major links between skull shape or ear carriage conformations and overall disorder risk suggests that factors such as husbandry or even just living life as a domesticated species may be bigger drivers of common health issues in pet rabbits in the UK.

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Anatomical evaluation of brachycephalism in cats and rabbits

Campbell

2024

The Veterinary Nurse

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Although progress has been made in the veterinary profession when treating brachycephalic canines, brachycephalic cats and rabbits are often overlooked in practice. There also appears to be less public awareness and limited peer-reviewed research or studies on this topic. Cats and rabbits are often presented in practice when they already have clinical signs of disease or illness, so veterinary professionals must work with brachycephalic owners to educate on breed-related illnesses and when treatment is needed. This article explores the impact of brachycephalic conformation on both brachycephalic cats and rabbits. Similar to brachycephalic canines, anatomical factors to consider include: respiratory system, obesity, dentition, dermatology, ocular health, neurological issues, temperature regulation and reproduction. Although there are some similarities to dogs, brachycephalic cats and rabbits tend to be affected by anatomical changes differently in some cases. Therefore, veterinary assessments and treatments should still be patient-, breed- and species-specific.

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Retrospective study identifying risk factors for dacryocystitis in pet rabbits

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

Computed Tomographic Findings Secondary to Dental Pathologies: Comparison between Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Computed Tomographic Findings Secondary to Dental Pathologies: Comparison between Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Conformation‐associated health in pet rabbits in the UK: A VetCompass cohort study

Anatomical evaluation of brachycephalism in cats and rabbits

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