This 2-year-old spayed female rabbit was presented for evaluation of bilateral exophthalmos of two weeks' duration. Except for the bilateral exophthalmos, the results of the ocular examination were normal. What is the most important ancillary imaging test in a rabbit with this history?
Deciding to open your practice to seeing avian and exotic patients is definitely a great idea. Avian and exotic pets are growing in numbers and people are just as, and sometimes even more attached to them as others are to their pet dogs and cats.
Since rabbits are a highly sensitive prey species, a very conscientious effort needs to be made to reduce stress, pain and any other factors that could be a detriment to their health in the peri-operative period.
