2023 journal article

Treatment of Pain in Rabbits

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 26(1), 201–227.

By: S. Ozawa n, A. Cenani* & D. Sanchez-Migallon Guzman*

MeSH headings : Rabbits; Animals; Pain / veterinary; Pain / drug therapy; Analgesics / therapeutic use; Analgesia / veterinary; Pain Management / veterinary; Pain Measurement / veterinary; Mammals
TL;DR: This review focuses on pharmacologic and locoregional management of pain in rabbits and emphasizes the need for further studies on pain management in this species. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 2, 2022

Rabbits occupy facets of veterinary medicine spanning from companion mammals, wildlife medicine, zoologic species, and research models. Therefore, analgesia is required for a variety of conditions in rabbits and is a critical component of patient care. Considerations when selecting an analgesic protocol in rabbits include timing of administration, route of administration, degree or anticipated pain, ability to access or use controlled drugs, systemic health, and any potential side effects. This review focuses on pharmacologic and locoregional management of pain in rabbits and emphasizes the need for further studies on pain management in this species.