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Oct 19

Webinar – 10/19/22 – Rabbits, the New Cat? Embrace Treating Rabbits with Confidence – HSVMA

Name: Webinar – 10/19/22 – Rabbits, the New Cat? Embrace Treating Rabbits with Confidence – HSVMA
Start: 2022-10-19T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2022-10-19T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Virtual

October 19, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Free

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Domestic rabbits are the third most popular pet in the United States, and not surprisingly, the third most common pet found in animal shelters. Many general practitioners are not comfortable with rabbit medicine and surgery, however there is a need for expanding these services. This presentation will go over basic rabbit husbandry, some of the more common rabbit diseases, as well as touch on the importance of and techniques for rabbit spay and neuter.

What skills will an attendee receive after attending this presentation?

A basic understanding of the environmental and behavioral needs of rabbits and their relation to disease
Dietary recommendations for rabbits and diseases associated with inappropriate diets
Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatment options in rabbits
A better understanding of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 in rabbits and it’s recent introduction to the United States
An understanding of anesthetic protocols and considerations for rabbits
An understanding of rabbit spay/neuter techniques and where to find further resources on the topic

This webinar is FREE for all attendees. 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (medical) will be available for HSVMA members only (RACE approval pending).