Cardiovascular disease
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Cardiovascular disease, also known as heart disease, is not unheard of in rabbits. Most cardiac diseases in rabbits relate to infectious, toxin-induced, or diet-related diseases.[1]:400
Some examples of heart disease in rabbits include congenital abnormalities such as ventricular septal defects and age-related cardiac problems such as valvular disease.[1]:400
Most cardiac disease is diagnosed in pet rabbits over the age of four years, and the larger breeds such as New Zealand whites and French lops are over-represented.[1]:401
Symptoms
Symptoms of cardiovascular disease in rabbits include the following:[1]:400
- exercise intolerance
- difficult or labored breathing (dyspnoea)
- anorexia
- weight loss
Experiences
- Judith Books. (2023). Burt's story
Further reading
- Dr. Maggie Wood. Heart Disease in Rabbits
- Sarah Ozawa, DVM, et al. (2021). Clinical and pathological findings in rabbits with cardiovascular disease: 59 cases (2001–2018)
- Barbara Deeb, DVM. (2011). Cardiovascular Disease in Rabbits: More questions than answers
- Kathy Smith. (2004). Heart Disease [PDF]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Varga, M. (2013). Textbook of rabbit medicine. (2nd ed.).