Changes

==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Does are '''induced ovulators''', and ovulation occurs 10 to 12 hours following a mating.

Does are '''induced ovulators''', and ovulation occurs 10 to 12 hours following a mating.

The doe will show '''maternal behaviour and nest-making''', linked to the swift drop in blood progesterone.

The doe will show '''maternal behaviour and nest-making''', linked to the swift drop in blood progesterone.

==Clinical signs==

==Clinical Signs==

The rabbit will show signs of pregnancy including: '''mammary and nipple development, increased aggression, hoarding of toys, urine marking and nest-making'''.

The rabbit will show signs of pregnancy including: '''mammary and nipple development, increased aggression, hoarding of toys, urine marking and nest-making'''.

If a male has been in contact with the doe, she might still be pregnant and radiographs can be performed to check for foetuses.

If a male has been in contact with the doe, she might still be pregnant and radiographs can be performed to check for foetuses.

To '''eliminate other causes of alopecia''', including ectoparasites and dermatophytes, skin scrapings and culture can be performed if necessary.

To '''eliminate other causes of alopecia''', including [[:Category:Ectoparasites - Rabbit|ectoparasites]] and [[:Category:Dermatophytoses – Rabbit|dermatophytes]], skin scrapings and culture can be performed if necessary.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Brown, S. (1997) '''Self Assessment colour review of small mammals''' ''Manson Publishing''

Brown, S. (1997) '''Self Assessment colour review of small mammals''' ''Manson Publishing''

[[Category:To Do - Helen]]

 

[[Category:To Do - Review]]

 

 

[[Category:Rabbit Urogenital Disorders]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Exotics]]