Rabbit and exotic small carnivore husbandry

Question 1

Describe some rabbit behaviours

Answer 1

• social and gregarious species
• prey species
• use scent markings and body language for communication
• work best in small family groups
• need a stable environment

Question 2

What is tonic immobility and its signs?

Answer 2

lying on back as a fear response

• cortisol increases
• RR and HR increase

Question 3

What % of a rabbits diet should be grass?

Answer 3

80%

Question 4

Compare the pH of a neonate rabbit and adult rabbit

Answer 4

Neonate = 5-6.5
Adult = 1-2

Question 5

What temperature should a rabbits housing be?

Answer 5

10-20 degrees

Question 6

What are the 2 vaccinations a rabbit should have?

Answer 6

Myxomatosis

RHD - viral haemorrhagic disease