Dana Krempels, Ph.D. - Rabbits - Veterinary Medicine - Animals/Pets

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Expert Profile: Dana Krempels, Ph.D.

Expertise: I can answer just about any question regarding rabbit BIOLOGY and HEALTH from the commonplace (e.g. "runny stool"; dental problems) to the unusual. I can also help you with the most recent information on general rabbit care, as recommended by the nation`s top rabbit veterinarians and other experts. For the best information on rabbit care anywhere on the internet, be sure to visit www.rabbit.org and consider joining EtherBun, a free listserve about rabbit health, care, and behavior. For more information on EtherBun, visit www.bio.miami.edu/hare/etherbun.html
I have lived with companion rabbits for over 30 years, and have been a rabbit rescuer for the last 13. (Our first rescue, Maggie, just celebrated her 13th birthday!) I can answer just about any question concerning rabbit biology, health, care, and behavior.
I have a Ph.D. in biology (expertise in evolutionary biology, genetics, ecology, botany, and herpetology), and have worked extensively with veterinarians who are on the cutting edge of rabbit medicine.
I own EtherBun (EtherBun@yahoogroups.com), the largest free listserve devoted to companion rabbit health, care and behavior. Since 1998, I have answered rabbit health and care questions from all over the world via the House Rabbit Society web site (www.rabbit.org), and if I cannot answer your question, I can certainly refer you to someone who can.

Organizations belong to
House Rabbit Society

Publications
Exotic DVM
Warren Peace (Journal of the House Rabbit Society of Miami)
Various newsletters of the House Rabbit Society, nationwide

Education/Credentials
Ph.D - Biology
B.S. - Biology
B.A. - English

Awards and Honors
Lightspan Academic Excellence Award for web site on rabbit health and biology
(http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare)

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What do you like about this subject? Rabbits are wonderful, intelligent creatures. I want to help them and their caregivers.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? Greater public awareness of rabbits as companion animals. They do not belong in an outdoor hutch. They belong inside, with the other members of the family. I am opposed to the breeding of rabbits for any reason.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Rabbits are intelligent, interactive companions, as loyal and loving to a family as a dog or cat. The caregiver must learn the language of an herbivore/prey animal whose psyche and evolutionary history are different from that of a dog or cat. To win the trust of a rabbit is to win that of a wild spirit who will teach you many amazing things.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject A rabbit should be treated as a member of the family. Rabbits are NOT "low maintenance" pets! A huge number of rabbits are abandoned each year by people who purchased them without realizing the commitment necessary to live with a creature so complex, sensitive, and intelligent. I hope that by educating people about rabbit nature and proper care, I might help stem this tragic tide.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 71320
Knowledge	9.92 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.91 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.86 Best of the best
Politeness	9.97 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		4
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		15
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		6915

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	3	10	08/30/08
10	10	10	10	08/30/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08

User Comments

I wish my question was answered faster cuase it was an emergency-life or death-i took the bun to another vet who attempted to fix her up & switched th
(Angela on 08/30/08)

Many thanks for your assistance. It has helped to clarify.
(Paul on 08/30/08)

Thank you for your quick response, much appreciated. Unfortunately, Claude had to be pts as he was suffering and the vet was unable to do any more:-(
(Melanie on 08/29/08)

Thank you once again you have answered my question
(Kelley on 08/29/08)

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Recent Answers from Dana Krempels, Ph.D.

2008-08-29 please help me find out what happened to my rabbit...: Dear Mary, I am so sorry about the tragic loss of your friend. The worst thing is this: without a necropsy/ post mortem exam, there is just no way to know exactly what happened, or to confidently...

2008-08-29 blockage: Dear Marie, I am so sorry about your terrible loss. He may have had a true bloat, after all. And if that was the case, there is very little anyone could have done for him. I hope you can at least...

2008-08-29 Bunny isolation before death?: Dear Felicits, Your bunny is ill, but she is not old. You need to find a good, rabbit-savvy vet who can get to the bottom of this: www.rabbit.org/vets Please read this, to get an idea of how...

2008-08-29 Testicular Cancer: Dear Leah, Oh, MAN. Poor bunny! And shame on that other vet for not being straight with you about the cryptorchids (undescended testicles), which are *very* likely to become cancerous if not removed...

2008-08-29 rabbit "burping"?: Dear Kim, If one of my rabbits did this, I'd get her to an experienced rabbit vet for a thorough, deep-oral exam to check for molar spurs, a molar root abscess, or other dental or oral problem in the...