Vision Hills Sanctuary now has available copies of the second edition of Rabbit Health in the 21st Century: A Guide for Bunny Parents (formerly Rabbit Health 101: What Every Bunny's Parent Needs to Know).  Rabbit Health was written by Kathy Smith, a former fosterer for the Missouri Chapter of the House Rabbit Society.  Several of Kathy's rabbits are featured in the book.  This 125 page, spiral bound book covers the topics listed in the table of contents below.

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Rabbit Health in the 21st Century

What Every Bunny's Parent Needs to Know

1. 10 Steps to Better Rabbit Health
2. Choosing a Rabbit Veterinarian
3. Vet Etiquette
4. When to Consult a Veterinarian
5. Planning for Emergencies
6. What to Have in Your Medical Emergency Kit
7. An Ounce of Prevention

Common Rabbit Health Issues

1. The Importance of Neuters and Spays
2. Gastrointestinal Ailments
3. Bacterial and Yeast Infections
4. Mites and Other Parasites
5. Fleas
6. Dental Challenges
7. Coccidia
8. Shedding
9. Red Urine

Chronic Ailments and Aging Bunnies

1. E. cuniculi
2. Head Tilt
3. Bladder Sludge
4. Abscesses
5. Arthritis/Spondylosis
6. Loss of Mobility
7. Blindness
8. Deafness
9. Kidney Disease
10. Liver Disease
11. Heart Disease
12. Cancer

Care of the Chronically Ill

1. Are You Willing to Pay the Price?
2. Providing Intensive Care

Diagnosis and Conventional Treatments

1. Diagnostics
2. Drugs

Alternative Medicine

1. Herbal Treatments
2. Acupuncture and Acupressure
3. Chiropractic
4. Other Alternative Treatments

Knowing When to Say Goodbye

1. When Bunny Has Given Up
2. When it is Time, But Bunny is Not Ready

Coping with Loss

1. When One of a Pair Dies
2. The Importance of Autopsies
3. Final Arrangements
4. Deciding to Welcome Another Rabbit Into Your Heart

Helpful Hints

Resources

Further Reading