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: 73190
Knowledge	9.92 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.91 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.87 Best of the best
Politeness	9.97 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		8
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		15
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		7004

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/07/08
10	10	10	10	09/07/08
10	10	10	10	09/06/08
10	10	10	10	09/07/08
10	10	10	10	09/06/08

User Comments

Thank you so much Ms. Krempels. I will get an appointment there asap.
(Ashlie on 09/07/08)

Great answers as always. The best.
(Ashlie on 09/07/08)

thank you so much, VERY helpful!:)
(Anna on 09/06/08)

thaks for your advice which I will definitely be taking.
(Anna on 09/07/08)

I can't thank her enough for her quick and thorough response. The information she provided is invaluable. God Bless Her and all of you who are willin
(Carol Richey-Yowell on 09/06/08)

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Recent Answers from Dana Krempels, Ph.D.

2008-09-06 Cute Behavor, What does this mean?: Dear Anna, Your bunny adores you so much that she loves to be touching you and smelling you whenever she can. :) If she's not spayed, then her sex hormones may be playing a role in her adoration...

2008-09-06 Liver cancer in a rabbit & palliative care.: Dear Renay, Did the vet recommend the pineapple juice? And did he specify that it must be *raw*, not canned/cooked? I ask because this is often a gauge of just how experienced and current in rabbit...

2008-09-06 I hit/spank my rabbit: Dear Dylan, I'm glad you are receptive to my message, but saying "I will try to treat her better" is not enough. YOU MUST NEVER STRIKE HER OR ABUSE HER AGAIN, IN ANY WAY. Yes, she's fearful of...

2008-09-06 pregnant rabbit: Dear Jess, The later in pregnancy a bunny goes without delivery, the greater the chance that the babies will be too large for her to deliver. So if you're not sure, a trip to the vet for palpation,...

2008-09-05 Abscess: Dear Karen, Errrrr...I would not assume that the abscess is related to cancer without histopathology. And truly, if it's not going to change the way you *treat* the abscess if you know there's cancer...