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Owner-based survey reveals rabbit owners over-estimate anaesthetic death risk, indicating a need for better veterinary education.
UK rabbit owners over-estimate the risk of anaesthetic death in rabbits compared with current literature reporting rabbit anaesthetic mortality rates. There is also a need for better communication from the veterinary profession surrounding these risks. This study highlights the potential for the veterinary profession to provide better education and reassurance to rabbit owners prior to anaesthetic procedures to ensure informed consent.
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