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VETcpd - Exotics nervous system disease as it allows soft
tissue masses (e.g., granuloma, tumours)
and inflammatory or oedematous soft
KEY LEARNING POINTS
• Neurological symptoms are commonly seen in domestic rabbits
• A complete clinical and neurological assessment is essential to formulate a list of
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of the spinal cord parenchyma and allow for localisation of a lesion surrounding structures.A CT guided within a specific area of the biopsy may also be performed.Although nervous system without giving MRI is preferred for imaging soft tissues, indication of its cause
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Once a diagnostic plan has been laid out, all the information obtained can be used to decide what is the best therapeutic approach depending on the lesion/s identified.
Medical support
Initial stabilisation and supportive care
is essential in any case presented and
prior to any diagnostic tests as many affected animals may be anorexic and/
or have secondary gastrointestinal disturbances. General supportive care in these cases should involve nutritional support and fluid therapy to promote normal gastrointestinal motility. Reducing handling and stress to a minimum is also extremely important as well as providing adequate analgesia, even if there are no obvious signs of pain. In cases where the quality of life of the animal and its welfare are significantly compromised, euthanasia should be considered.
Conclusions
Neurological diseases are relatively common in companion rabbits, and
are being identified more frequently because of a greater interest by owners to provide better health care to their pets, better trained veterinarians and improved diagnostic aids.
Knowledge of neuroanatomy and the ability to perform a practical neurological examination of the domestic rabbit certainly help laying out an appropriate diagnostic plan.The information obtained can then be used to decide the best therapeutic approach, depending on the lesion/s identified.As more information is available about causes and treatment of neurologic diseases in rabbits in recent years, our confidence in diagnosis and possible treatment increases.
References
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