Lead-induced toxicosis in two domestic rabbits.
Lead toxicosis developed in 2 pet rabbits. Both rabbits had decreased appetite or anorexia; also, one had mild anemia and one had pleural effusion. Treatment with the calcium chelate of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid was effective in both rabbits. The rabbit's propensity for gnawing may result in lead toxicosis, and may be seen more frequently as rabbits become more popular as pets.
D000818:Animals; D002118:Calcium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002614:Chelating Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004492:Edetic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011817:Rabbits
D002614:Chelating Agents; D004492:Edetic Acid; D002118:Calcium