Disorders of the Reproductive Tract of Rabbits

Frances Margaret Harcourt-Brown

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.010

Disorders of the Reproductive Tract of Rabbits

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2017 May;20(2):555-587. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.010.

Author

Frances Margaret Harcourt-Brown¹

Affiliation

¹ Crab Lane Vets, 30 Crab Lane, Bilton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 3BE, UK. Electronic address: frances@harcourt-brown.co.uk.

PMID: 28340889
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.010

Abstract

Disorders of the reproductive tract are common in rabbits. Conditions are different in rabbits that are farmed for their meat or fur and those that are kept as pets. Farmed rabbits suffer from infections and diseases associated with pregnancy. Congenital abnormalities are more likely to be recognized and treated in pet rabbits. Pet rabbits suffer from age-related changes to their genital tract (hyperplasia, neoplasia, or hernias). Neutering is an important part of prevention and treatment of reproductive disorders. Knowledge of normal male and female reproductive anatomy is essential to prevent complications. These are described and illustrated.

Keywords: Behavior; Neutering; Rabbit; Reproduction; Reproductive disorders.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Female
Genital Diseases, Female / veterinary*
Genital Diseases, Male / veterinary*
Male
Rabbits / physiology*
Reproduction
Rodent Diseases / diagnosis*
Rodent Diseases / therapy*