The First Report of Gastrointestinal Obstruction in New Zealand White Rabbit in Iran

Authors

Bahador Bardshiri Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Shoushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran

Mehdi Tavana Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Shoushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran

Seyedeh Zeinab Peighambarzadeh Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Shoushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran

Abstract:

Objective: Gastric dilatation also known as gastrointestinal obstruction or bloat is an acute and life-threatening condition in pet rabbits commonly caused by an intestinal obstruction with pellets, foreign bodies and compressed hair. Methods: In June 2014, a two years old male New Zealand white rabbit were referred to Karaj Central Veterinary hospital, Karaj, Iran with the history of acute anorexia and severe bloat. Results: Gastrointestinal obstruction was confirmed according to historical data, clinical examination and radiographic findings. Although surgery is the treatment of choice for this problem in most cases, the medical treatment was substituted for surgery due to restrictions by the owner and it was successful.

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Journal title

International Journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research

volume 2 issue 7

pages 2264- 2267

publication date 2014-07-01

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