Rabbit Health in the 21st Century Second Edition: A Guide for Bunny Parents (Paperback)

by Kathryn Smith (Author) "Your rabbit is obviously an important member of your family..." (more)
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Product Description
This user-friendly book on pet rabbit health from a caretakerÂ’s perspective is written for people with little or no medical or veterinary background. Its goal is to help rabbit owners play a more active, informed role in their rabbitÂ’s health care decisions. It should never substitute for a trip to the veterinarian!

The bookÂ’s predecessor, Rabbit Health 101, received a favorable review in Exotic DVM Veterinary Magazine. The revised edition incorporates feedback from veterinarians across the country and includes the latest information for the new millennium.

Topics include:

• Choosing and establishing a relationship with a veterinarian
• Symptoms and safe treatment options for a variety of conditions
• Diagnostic tests and how to understand what they tell your veterinarian
• Drugs (prescription, over the counter, and supplements)
• Alternative medicine
• Coping with loss
• Resources and references

Stories and pictures of rabbits from around the world are sprinkled throughout the book, adding personal touches to serious topics. By the time you have read the entire book you will feel that you know Smokey, who inspired the original Rabbit Health 101, and Murray, who contributed so much to this most recent update.

About the Author
Kathy Smith combines 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with her passion for rabbits to offer a unique perspective on rabbit health aimed at the average pet owner. Kathy writes newsletter articles for and donates proceeds from this book and Rabbit Health 101 to rabbit rescue organizations around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: IUniverse; 2nd edition (June 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595281370
• ISBN-13: 978-0595281374
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #358,732 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read About Common Medical Problems in Rabbits, December 2, 2003

By	"kevnkel" (Toronto, ON) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful book for any bunny parent who wants to learn more about specific rabbit illnesses. I have referred to this book quite often when one of my bunnies seems "out of sorts". The chapters include Being Prepared, Common Rabbit Health Issues, Chronic Ailments and Aging Bunnies, Care of the Chronically Ill, Diagnosis and Conventional Treatments, Alternative Medicine, Knowing When to Say Goodbye, and Coping with Loss. When you know more about common rabbit illnesses, the more prepared you'll be if something does happen to your bunny.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Know How to Tell When Your Rabbit is Sick , September 13, 2005

By	Julie (Arlington, TX United States) - See all my reviews

Since rabbits are prey animals they hide illness really well. That's why its important for rabbit keepers to know how to see even the faintest signs of illness and what they mean. The book educates the reader on common illness and their treatments and more chronic illnesses. The author covers drugs, how safe they are, and what they do and discusses alternative medicine. The book has also been reviewed by a vet before publishing so the information can be trusted. This goes beyond what a standard rabbit care book, this is a rabbit health book. Use it as a supplement to a good rabbit care book like the House Rabbit Handbook or Rabbits for Dummies. I recommend this over the Rabbitopaedia, which has incorrect information in it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best bunny health book available, November 6, 2006

By	Margi J. Winters "rabbit mommy" (Farmington, CT United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the second time I purchased this book. I owned the first edition and when the second came out, I had to have it. The book is greatly reassuring at 11:30 at night when your discover something wrong with your bunny and the vet won't be available until morning. My our case, the book enabled us to diagnose our bunny's diabetes, something that our vet missed even though she is a "bunny expert". A must for every pet rabbit owner!!!