Rabbits Flashcards
1
Q
HR of rabbits
A
150 - 300 beats / min
2
Q
Respiratory rate
A
30 - 60 (up to 300) breaths / minute
3
Q
Normal temperature
A
38.3 - 40.0°C
4
Q
Approx. Daily water consumption
A
50 - 150 ml/kg
5
Q
Daily urine production
A
20 - 350 ml/kg
6
Q
Life expectancy
A
8 - 12 (21)
7
Q
When do they reach puberty?
A
At 3 - 8 months
8
Q
How long is the pregnancy
A
28 - 34
9
Q
How big is the size of the litters?
A
5 - 8 kits on average
10
Q
4 ways of restraining
A
- Covering eyes with one hand
- Bunny burrito
- Dorsal immobility response
- Lateral recumbency
11
Q
Sites for taking blood samples
A
- Jugular vein
- Lateral saphenous vein
- Cephalic vein
- Marginal ear vein
12
Q
Sites for IV catheter placement
A
- Lateral saphenous vein
- Cephalic vein
- Marginal ear vein
