![]() Diets high in fiber promote the production of specific volatile fatty acids in the cecum that promote peristalsis. 18 Fiber stimulates cecocolic motility, either by a distention effect of the bulk or directly. Lack of this fiber, caused by either dietary inadequacies or conditions that cause anorexia, is a major cause of GI stasis. In rabbits, the main driving force for normal intestinal motility is the presence of large quantities of indigestible fiber. Details of this are discussed in Chapter 13. To understand the pathogenesis of GI diseases of the rabbit, the normal anatomic and physiologic aspects of rabbit digestion must be appreciated. Liver lobe torsion is a challenging condition to diagnose in rabbits this chapter discusses the presenting signs, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic options. Subclinical infection of intestinal coccidiosis is a common cause of weight loss in adult rabbits. ![]() Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus has a new variant that has been identified in mainland Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Other important causes of gastrointestinal disease are infectious disease and liver lobe torsion. The common causes, diagnosis and management of diarrhea including dysbiosis and enteritis are discussed. However, abnormal cecotrophs must be differentiated from true intestinal diarrhea. Rabbits may also be presented with signs of diarrhea. Complications of this disorder can lead to gastrointestinal obstruction, a life-threatening condition that necessitates aggressive medical and in some case surgical therapy. ![]() The causes involved in this syndrome are often multifactorial, and an inappropriate diet puts the rabbit at a greater risk of developing this syndrome. Gastrointestinal stasis syndrome is a very common presentation of an ill rabbit to the veterinarian. ![]()
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