Rabbit Sedation and Anesthesia

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2022 Jan;25(1):181-210. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2021.08.012.

Abstract

With the increasing frequency of rabbits as veterinary patients, the expectation for high-quality, intensive veterinary care, and resultantly an understanding of anesthesia has been increasing. Sedation and general anesthesia are commonly required for many routine and emergency procedures in rabbits, and this results in the need for a strong awareness of anesthetic principles, knowledge of limitations of anesthesia, and maintenance of high standards of anesthesia.

Keywords: Anesthesia; Induction; Local anesthesia; Monitoring; Oryctolagus cuniculus; Premedication; Rabbit; Recovery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, General / adverse effects
  • Anesthesia, General / veterinary
  • Anesthetics*
  • Animals
  • Rabbits

Substances

  • Anesthetics