QuestionHi Dana,
I just wondered if you had had any luck locating a NZ rabbit vet?
the rabbits seem to be perfectly happy, but I'd like to take them for
a check up and find out why Huxley (mushy cecotropes rabbit) has
a wet tail from time to time.
Thanks,
Sarah
AnswerHi, Sarah
Our Down Under contact, Lara Nettle, doesn't know of any rabbit vets in NZ, unfortunately. You might have to cultivate a vet who is good otherwise, and willing to learn more about rabbits. For the wet tail problem, this article is a good place to start:
www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html
Common causes of cecal dysbiosis are improper diet:
www.bio.miami.edu/hare/diet.html
and dental pain:
www.bio.miami.edu/hare/dental.html
Also for the vet:
www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.pdf
Please feel free to print and share anything from our web site with a good vet. It might be up to you to "train" a good vet in your area so your bunnies will have proper medical help when necessary.
I wish I could do more!
Dana