How To Find a Rabbit Veterinarian
- June 8, 2009
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Dimitri LaBarge
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Voice Over Artist
Peter Coleman
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Music
Edison Music Corp
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Director
Dimitri LaBarge
- Veterinarian Dr. James Talbott
- Wabbit Waylon the Wascally Wabbit
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Writer
Ann_Hodgman
It wasn’t always the case, but these days many vets can care for rabbits and other small creatures—which is lucky for us and our bunny buds!
You Will Need
- A list of questions to ask potential bunny vets
- And the ability to sniff out the right choice
Step 1: Ask around
Of course the simplest way to find a vet who treats rabbits is to ask around. Possible sources of information are rabbit breeders, rescuers, and owners; pet stores; and other veterinarians.
Step 2: Ask about spaying
Make sure a potential rabbit vet is comfortable with spaying or neutering your bunny.
Step 3: Ask about syringe-feeding
Ask the vet if he or she can syringe-feed a colicky bunny—and show you how to do it if necessary.
A rabbit vet should be able to help you locate high-quality feed hay—timothy, not alfalfa—and timothy-based rabbit pellets.
Step 4: Ask about bunny buddies
If a bunny needs to board at the vet for certain procedures, it will often recover faster with a companion. If you own more than one rabbit, ask the vet if he or she will board a “bunny buddy,” too.
Step 5: Ask about dental care
Since many rabbits develop dental problems, make sure the vet knows how to provide basic bunny dental care.
Step 6: Spread the word
Found someone good? Then take your rabbit in for annual checkups—and pass the word along to other rabbit owners!
Providing plenty of timothy or other high-quality, low-calcium hay is the best way to keep your bunny’s teeth from growing too long.
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