Effects of Sedation on Haematological, Biochemical, Coagulation Profile, and Kaolin-Activated Thromboelastography in Rabbits.

Blood sampling and analysis are essential procedures for assessing the health status of exotic pets. While careful manual restraint is generally recommended, sedation may be necessary in specific cases. However, the use of chemical restraint may introduce analytical variations.

Reference Range of Kaolin-Activated Thromboelastography (TEG) Values in Healthy Pet Rabbits ().

Thromboelastography (TEG) is a viscoelastic technique that allows the examination of both cellular and plasma protein clotting factors. Thromboelastography helps to investigate the underlying coagulopathy and to monitor therapeutic modalities. Although viscoelastic techniques have been used in human and veterinary medicine, reference ranges in pet rabbits are missing.