Do <scp>UK</scp> rabbit owners over‐estimate the risk of rabbit anaesthetic mortality? An owner‐based survey

UK rabbit owners over-estimate the risk of anaesthetic death in rabbits compared with current literature reporting rabbit anaesthetic mortality rates. There is also a need for better communication from the veterinary profession surrounding these risks. This study highlights the potential for the veterinary profession to provide better education and reassurance to rabbit owners prior to anaesthetic procedures to ensure informed consent.