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The following are articles from rabbit breeders presenting a more well-rounded side about the statistic of uterine cancer in intact does. | The following are articles from rabbit breeders presenting a more well-rounded side about the statistic of uterine cancer in intact does. | ||
* Bucky's Bunny Barn, [http://buckysbunnies.tripod.com/UC.html Uterine Cancer in Rabbits] | * Bucky's Bunny Barn, [http://buckysbunnies.tripod.com/UC.html Uterine Cancer in Rabbits] | ||
The following are some relevant FAQs about uterine cancer in rabbits. | |||
* AllExperts, Dana Krempels, Ph.D., [http://en.allexperts.com/q/Rabbits-703/2008/9/Spay-Uterine-Cancer.htm Spay/Uterine Cancer] | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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Uterine cancer is a serious risk for intact female rabbits. Reported incidence rates have ranged from 50%-80% in female rabbits over 4 years of age, especially in certain breeds.[1] For this reason alone, rescues and veterinarians strongly recommend the spaying of female non-breeding rabbits.
Experiences
Below are some anecdotes about encounters with uterine cancer in rabbits.
- Great Western Exotic Vets, May 2011 - Uterine Adenocarcinoma in a Rabbit
- Miriam's Bunnies, Onyx's Story
- Rachel Cama-Lekx, Eve's Story: The Consequences of Not Spaying
Further Reading
- PetMD, Uterine Adenocarcinoma in Rabbits
- St. Francis Animal & Bird Hospital Library, Rabbit Uterine Adenocarcinoma
- Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, Uterine cancer in the doe: What's the story?
- Wildpro, Endometrial Adenocarcinoma and other Uterine Neoplasia in Lagomorphs
- House Rabbit Society, Medical Bibliography
- FVMA's 82nd Annual Conference, Rabbit Neoplasia
- Vetstream, Uterine adenocarcinoma
- The Merck Veterinary Manual, Neoplasia
The following are scientific papers analyzing the statistics of cancer in intact female rabbits.
- Harry S. N. Greene, Adenocarcinoma of the uterine fundus in the rabbit.
- Theodore H. Ingalls, William M. Adams, Max B. Lurie and Johannes Ipsen, Natural History of Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus in the Phipps Rabbit Colony
- E. Cotchin, Spontaneous Uterine Cancer in Animals, pg. 216-218
- Th. A. M. Elsinghorsa, H. J. F. Timmermans & H. G. Ch. J. M. Hendriks, Comparative pathology of endometrial carcinoma
- Hablolvarid, M.H., Golami, M.R., Moharami, M.,Uterine Adenocarcinoma in a Rabbit
The following are articles from rabbit breeders presenting a more well-rounded side about the statistic of uterine cancer in intact does.
- Bucky's Bunny Barn, Uterine Cancer in Rabbits
The following are some relevant FAQs about uterine cancer in rabbits.
- AllExperts, Dana Krempels, Ph.D., Spay/Uterine Cancer
See Also
References
- ↑ British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Policy Statement on the Neutering of Rabbits