The healthy functioning of the cecum is critical to the overall health of a rabbit. Gaining an understanding of how this large organ works – and what causes disruption – will help caregivers monitor their rabbits’ health, detect early signs of cecal disorder, and take steps to prevent a bunny’s condition from worsening.
—Marie Mead
We are working on securing the reprint rights to “Disorders of the Cecum” by Marie Mead.
In The Meantime, You Can:
- Retrieve an archived copy of the article, “Disorders of the Cecum” from The Wayback Machine.
Further Reading
- The Mystery of Rabbit Poop
- Cecal Dysbiosis in House Rabbits: What the Hay? by Brendan Noonan, DVM, DABVP (Avian practice)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases of Rabbits by Barbara L. Oglesbee, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian) and Brigitte Lord, BVetMed (Hons), CertZooMed, MRCVS
