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Fur pulling in entire female rabbits, without a history of contact with an entire male, is likely to be associated with pseudopregnancy.

Fur pulling in entire female rabbits, without a history of contact with an entire male, is likely to be associated with pseudopregnancy.

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|l1=Pseudopregnancy - Rabbit

|q2=What other clinical signs may be associated with this problem in does?

|q2=What other clinical signs may be associated with this problem in does?

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*increased aggression. <br><br>

*increased aggression. <br><br>

The condition lasts for approximately 16–18 days, during which time the doe will not let herself be mounted. Mammary hyperplasia may lead to mastitis. If prolonged or recurrent, this condition may develop into hydrometra or pyometra.

The condition lasts for approximately 16–18 days, during which time the doe will not let herself be mounted. Mammary hyperplasia may lead to mastitis. If prolonged or recurrent, this condition may develop into hydrometra or pyometra.

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|l2=Pseudopregnancy - Rabbit

|q3=Why does this condition occur in the rabbit?

|q3=Why does this condition occur in the rabbit?

|a3= Pseudopregnancy in does occurs as a direct result of normal elevations in plasma prolactin concentration post ovulation. This may occur following a sterile or unsuccessful mating (rabbits are induced ovulators) or following ovulation stimulated by mounting of another doe.

|a3= Pseudopregnancy in does occurs as a direct result of normal elevations in plasma prolactin concentration post ovulation. This may occur following a sterile or unsuccessful mating (rabbits are induced ovulators) or following ovulation stimulated by mounting of another doe.

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|l3=Pseudopregnancy - Rabbit

|q4=What are the treatment options available?

|q4=What are the treatment options available?

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*Ovariohysterectomy is indicated for long-term prevention.  

*Ovariohysterectomy is indicated for long-term prevention.  

*In chronic cases the use of cabergoline (5 μg/kg q24h for 4–6 days) has been anecdotally reported as being effective in the treatment of persistent lactation in does. (NB: This drug is not licensed in rabbits and its side-effects and therapeutic actions are not known.)

*In chronic cases the use of cabergoline (5 μg/kg q24h for 4–6 days) has been anecdotally reported as being effective in the treatment of persistent lactation in does. (NB: This drug is not licensed in rabbits and its side-effects and therapeutic actions are not known.)

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|l4=Pseudopregnancy - Rabbit#Treatment

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