Rabbit Handling & Restraint - Veterinary Assistant

Question 1

2 things you should never lift a rabbit by

Answer 1

scruff - depends on situation
ears

Question 2

T or F: You should pull/dumb rabbits out of carriers

Answer 2

false - they should come out on their own

Question 3

Step 1 of handling a rabbit

Answer 3

one hand under chest and other hand under hind end

Question 4

Step 2 of handling a rabbit

Answer 4

gently curve back to chest as you lift rabbit

Question 5

Step 3 of handling a rabbit

Answer 5

use your chest to brace their back - hold firmly

Question 6

Alternative for rabbits that’re shy/anxious

Answer 6

allow rabbit to hide in the fold of your elbow while maintaining proper handling

Question 7

How should rabbits be placed down and why?

Answer 7

hind end first - prevents injury because it eliminates the rabbit’s instinct to jump

Question 8

Step 1 of the bunny burrito

Answer 8

edge of towel is pulled over front feet - towel sits under chin and is wrapped around head

Question 9

Step 2 of the bunny burrito

Answer 9

hold front of towel with one hand - use the other hand to bring long end of towel over hindquarters

Question 10

Step 3 of the bunny burrito

Answer 10

fold corners farthest from you over side of rabbit - then corner closer to you

Question 11

Step 4 of the bunny burrito

Answer 11

ensure burrito is wrapped tightly

Question 12

T or F: The bunny burrito cannot be modified

Answer 12

false - burrito can be modified depending on procedure

Question 13

What is tonic immobility also referred to as?

Answer 13

trancing - hypnotizing

Question 14

What is tonic immobility

Answer 14

state of motor inhibition that happens in prey animals as a last defense against predators

Question 15

What can trigger tonic immobility?

Answer 15

being held on their back

Question 16

3 ways that tonic immobility can impact your rabbit

Answer 16

wear/tear on the heart
can harm themselves when jolted awake
mentally stressful for them

Question 17

T or F: A rabbit can’t feel anything while tranced

Answer 17

false

Question 18

When should you trim your rabbits nails?

Answer 18

every 3-4 weeks

Question 19

2 ways to do nail trims without trancing

Answer 19

trimming while they eat treats
burrito wrap

Question 20

Rabbits with long fur require what?

Answer 20

semi-frequent grooming

Question 21

T or F: Fluffy rabbits require weekly, sometimes even daily, grooming.

Answer 21

true

Question 22

T or F: Fine fur makes matting easier to control

Answer 22

false

Question 23

T or F: You don’t need to groom all rabbits

Answer 23

false - all rabbits require some level of grooming