Adrenal disease

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Adrenal disease occurs when the adrenal gland produces either too much or too little of certain hormones.

Symptoms

Generally, neutered rabbits will act like they are intact with excessive marking, humping, chasing, and unusual aggression. It has been predominantly reported in elderly rabbits over 6 years of age. In does with adrenal tumors, enlargement of the clitoris can be noted.[1]

Diagnosis

In the US, the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Laboratory Services offers an adrenal panel for castrated and spayed rabbits.

Treatment

  • Surgery
  • Lupron
  • Deslorelin

Experiences

The following are a few discussions on the topic:

Further reading

References

  1. Nico Schoemaker. (2016). Ferrets and rabbits: adrenal disease. Retrieved 17 Feb 2023 from https://www.bsavalibrary.com/content/chapter/10.22233/9781910443446.ch05sec4