Review by Kathy Lyon 
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The book covers the basic information about rabbits, including a brief natural history and chapters on nutrition, behavior and medical and surgical nursing. Rabbit anatomy and husbandry is discussed so that the reader will have a good understanding of this animal.
There is a good chapter on nutrition. The book has numerous illustrations in black and white and in color, including a series of necropsy photos showing underlying muscle and bone structure. The chapter on behavior is useful as, being prey animals, some behavior may be governed by that status.
The chapter on restraint, handling, anesthesia, and fluid therapy is very good. The book is British, and some procedures described here for nurses (technicians) may be restricted to only veterinarians in the USA.
Publisher's Description
"This is the first book devoted to the care of both sick and healthy rabbits from a nursing perspective.
"Rabbits are becoming a popular mammalian pet. The role of nursing has also evolved in recent years. Veterinary nurses (technicians) have more involvement and responsibility for the care of their patients. This book reflects these new developments in both its approach and contents.
"Special features:
- Written by two experts in the field with a wealth of experience of treating rabbits, as well as educating veterinary nurses.
- Includes innovative chapters on rabbit clinics, owner education and evidence-based veterinary medicine.
- Contains a section with rich colour illustrations."
Table of Contents
- Rabbits – A Natural History
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Husbandry
- Nutrition
- Rabbit Behaviour
- Restraint, Handling, Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Fluid Therapy
- Diagnostic Imaging
- General Concepts of Nursing
- Specific Aspects of Medical and Surgical Nursing
- First Aid and Emergency Procedures
- Rabbit Clinics and Owner Education
- Research and Evidence Based Medicine
Appendix 1 Formulary
Appendix 2 Poisonous Plants
Appendix 3 Useful Contacts
Wiley-Blackwell (March 2009)
Paperback, 240 pages
ISBN: 978-1-4051-4706-4.