Exotic Pet Blog

Case Study #31: Rabbit Eye Discharge (Dental Disease) Patient:  Rabbit (Age 4) Location:  Queens, NY A 4-year-old neutered male rabbit from Queens, NY, presented to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic with persistent ocular discharge from his left eye and a known history of dental issues. His case serves as a crucial lesson for rabbit owners in NYC and Long Island: in rabbits, the eyes and the teeth are inextricably linked. The Patient: A "Weepy" Eye That Wouldn't He

Case Study #23: Rabbit Liver Lobe Torsion Surgery Patient:  Rabbit (Age 7 months) Location:  Queens, NY Liver lobe torsion (LLT) is a serious and painful emergency seen in rabbits that requires urgent veterinary care. Treatment typically requires surgical intervention and aggressive supportive care to stabilize the patient and prevent further tissue damage, internal bleeding, and the release of toxins into the bloodstream. A 7-month-old rabbit from Queens, NY, presented to ou

Rabbit Facial Abscess and Severe Dental Disease Treatment for Long Island Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic Rabbits have a remarkable ability to hide when something is wrong. As prey animals, they naturally conceal signs of pain or illness, and this tendency makes dental disease both common and risky if left unnoticed. What often looks like a small eye issue or a minor swelling on the cheek can actually be the tip of an iceberg, hiding a serious infectio