Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment of GI Obstruction in Rabbits

By: Angela M Lennox, DVM, DABVP-Avian, ECM; DECZM-Small Mammal

Description: Rabbits commonly present with signs consistent with GI dysfunction; distinguishing these from actual obstruction, which may require surgical management, requires a thorough approach. This presentation helps practitioners identify this group of rabbits, and presents current thoughts on medical management of those not requiring surgery.

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:

1. Understanding of the typical presentation of rabbits with GI dysfunction
2. Tools for helping to distinguish which are more likely to have GI obstructive disease
3. Protocols for both medical and surgical management

Speaker Info: Angela M. Lennox is a graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, and has practiced exclusively exotic animal medicine since 1991. She is the owner of the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis. She is a diplomate in the American Board of Veterinary Practitioner (ABVP) in both Avian and Exotic Companion Mammal Medicine, and a diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine, Small Mammal Medicine. Dr. Lennox is an adjunct professor at Purdue University Department of Clinical Sciences.