Congestive heart failure can occur in the rabbit as a result of '''heart disease''', and is characterised by '''volume overload''' which can lead to signs of '''left-sided failure''' (pulmonary oedema and pleural effusion) and/or signs of '''right-sided failure''' (abdominal effusion, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly). | Congestive heart failure can occur in the rabbit as a result of '''heart disease''', and is characterised by '''volume overload''' which can lead to signs of '''left-sided failure''' (pulmonary oedema and pleural effusion) and/or signs of '''right-sided failure''' (abdominal effusion, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly). |