When Your Rabbit Needs Special Care: Traditional and Alternative Healing Methods [Paperback]

Lucile C. Moore (Author), Kathy Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2008

A complete guide to the care and behavior of rabbits with special needs, this resource provides information on topics as diverse as how to administer subcutaneous fluids to how sounds and color help promote healing. With photographs and drawings accompanying the text, this handbook features quotes from leading rabbit veterinarians and alternative healing practitioners from across the country. Information on basic care, pain control, digestive system problems, chronic illnesses, physically challenged rabbits, progressive disabilities causing mobility problems, dental problems, and emotional issues provide pet owners with the perfect reference to sustaining a longer, healthier life for their rabbits.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Full of helpful information for rabbit owners whose pets are ill, injured, or in need of extra help, Moore (A House Rabbit Primer) and Smith's (Rabbit Health in the 21st Century) guide is unique for two reasons: it is entirely devoted to the care of animals with special needs, and it includes alternative therapies and healing methods such as acupuncture, chiropractic, healing through touch, and interspecies communication. The authors have consulted with several veterinarians to ensure the information on traditional care is accurate, although they acknowledge that there may be differences of opinion among veterinarians about the best care for various ailments. Appendixes include a table of medications and appropriate doses, a list of rabbit vital signs, and lists of both traditional and alternative care resources for pet owners. The book may have a fairly limited audience as not all rabbit owners will be willing and able to devote the time and effort necessary to care for a special-needs rabbit. For owners who do, this should be required reading. Recommended where interest warrants.—Deborah Emerson, Rochester Regional Lib. Council, Fairport, NY
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"Full of helpful information for rabbit owners whose pets are ill, injured, or in need of extra help . . . this should be required reading."  —Library Journal

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Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press; 1 edition (March 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159580031X
• ISBN-13: 978-1595800312
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Valuable Resource for Anyone with a Special Needs Bunny, August 2, 2008

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Arlette Hunnakko (Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Your Rabbit Needs Special Care: Traditional and Alternative Healing Methods (Paperback)

As a past owner of a special needs rabbit (my bun recently passed away), I know a lot of "wheel reinventing" happens to owners of disabled rabbits. This book covers important care topics to give your disabled or sick rabbit the best care possible early at the onset of the disability or illness.
I hope many will buy this book for themselves or other rabbit owners or vets. God Bless

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for rabbit owners, July 24, 2008

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C. Grimaldi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Your Rabbit Needs Special Care: Traditional and Alternative Healing Methods (Paperback)

This is the book that rabbit owners have been waiting for. It covers everything from the basics down to what signs to look for in case of trouble. It's extremely well done. I highly recommend it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Give a copy to your vet for Christmas, September 20, 2008

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C. Mort (Small town , SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Your Rabbit Needs Special Care: Traditional and Alternative Healing Methods (Paperback)

As a rabbit rescue I thought I pretty much knew everything when it comes to rabbits. Majority of the rabbits I take in are sick or injured so my vet and I have learned together.

But even I learned a few new tricks. The chapter on medications is worth the cost of the book by it's self. I'm going to give a copy to my vet, I have the feeling even he could learn a thing or two from this book..

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