Midwest BunFest 2025 Education
Sessions: Descriptions and Schedule
10:30 - 11:15
Hare-Raising Issues: Understanding and Treating Rabbit Ear Infections
Presented by: Nicholas Jew, DVM, MedVet Hilliard
We'll take a dive down the rabbit hole to explore rabbit ear infections. Dr. Jew will cover how to know when there's a problem and what to expect at the vet. We will discuss external ear infections and also talk about middle ear infections and the challenges around treating and diagnosing the dreaded vestibular rabbit. We’ll talk about the cheesy white discharge from our favorite bunny friends and how we deal with these gross discharges.
Presented by: Nicholas Jew, DVM, MedVet Hilliard
We'll take a dive down the rabbit hole to explore rabbit ear infections. Dr. Jew will cover how to know when there's a problem and what to expect at the vet. We will discuss external ear infections and also talk about middle ear infections and the challenges around treating and diagnosing the dreaded vestibular rabbit. We’ll talk about the cheesy white discharge from our favorite bunny friends and how we deal with these gross discharges.
11:30 - 12:15
Dental Issues in House Rabbits - and How They Can Be Treated
Presented by: Susan L. Borders, DVM, Animal Hospital of Pataskala
This session will focus on many aspects of dental health in house rabbits. How to recognize if your rabbit has a dental problem will be discussed, as well as prevention and treatment options for many problems, including fractured teeth, abscesses, and bite abnormalities.
Presented by: Susan L. Borders, DVM, Animal Hospital of Pataskala
This session will focus on many aspects of dental health in house rabbits. How to recognize if your rabbit has a dental problem will be discussed, as well as prevention and treatment options for many problems, including fractured teeth, abscesses, and bite abnormalities.
12:15 – 1:00
BREAK
1:00 - 1:45
Digestive Issues You Absolutely Should Know About – GI Stasis and Bloat
Presented by: McKenzie Livengood, DVM, DABVP (Avian), MedVet Hilliard
Digestive problems are very common in rabbits and can have serious consequences if not treated properly. If your rabbit stops eating, it is very important to get your pet to a veterinarian immediately. Find out about two of the most common illnesses—GI stasis and bloat—and why these affect rabbits but not other pets. The signs to watch for, treatment options, and things you can do to make it less likely your rabbit will have these problems will be included. This session will be very important in helping you know how to keep your rabbit healthy.
Presented by: McKenzie Livengood, DVM, DABVP (Avian), MedVet Hilliard
Digestive problems are very common in rabbits and can have serious consequences if not treated properly. If your rabbit stops eating, it is very important to get your pet to a veterinarian immediately. Find out about two of the most common illnesses—GI stasis and bloat—and why these affect rabbits but not other pets. The signs to watch for, treatment options, and things you can do to make it less likely your rabbit will have these problems will be included. This session will be very important in helping you know how to keep your rabbit healthy.
2:00 - 2:45
Fluffy or Fat? Unraveling the Health Hazards of Obesity in Rabbits
Presented by: Nicholas Jew, DVM, MedVet Hilliard
Under all that fur, it can be difficult to know if your bunny is overweight. Obesity in rabbits can cause a wide range of health issues, from simply annoying to deadly. This session will describe the most common health risks, consequences, and strategies for treatment and prevention of obesity in bunnies.
Presented by: Nicholas Jew, DVM, MedVet Hilliard
Under all that fur, it can be difficult to know if your bunny is overweight. Obesity in rabbits can cause a wide range of health issues, from simply annoying to deadly. This session will describe the most common health risks, consequences, and strategies for treatment and prevention of obesity in bunnies.
3:00 - 3:45
Best Friends Forever: Bonding Rabbits
Presented by: Karen Winsted and Ryan Terebesi, Rabbit Expert Volunteers, Columbus Humane and OHRR
Rabbits are usually happiest when they have another bun to pal around with: the trick is finding the right bun! This session will cover the do’s and don’ts of rabbit bonding, from arranging and chaperoning their first dates to determining when your rabbits are “an item” and can safely move in together.
Presented by: Karen Winsted and Ryan Terebesi, Rabbit Expert Volunteers, Columbus Humane and OHRR
Rabbits are usually happiest when they have another bun to pal around with: the trick is finding the right bun! This session will cover the do’s and don’ts of rabbit bonding, from arranging and chaperoning their first dates to determining when your rabbits are “an item” and can safely move in together.