Do rabbits need vet visits?

Take your rabbit to see a veterinarian once yearly for an annual health examination. Spaying or neutering your bunny will help it to live a longer, healthier life. Uterine cancer and infection are very likely in intact female rabbits as they age.

Do rabbits need to be vetted?

You need to find a good rabbit vet. Even healthy bunnies need to see the vet regularly (just like humans, they need to be immunised against deadly diseases) and if your rabbits are ever injured or ill they will need rapid veterinary care. It’s also important for pet rabbits to be neutered.

Can I take my rabbit to a normal vet?

Just like all companion animals, your rabbit will need to go to a vet sometimes. The big difference is that rabbits require a special vet – an exotics or small animal vet. Most dog and cat vets just do not have the experience needed to safely and effectively treat your rabbit.

How much does it cost to put down a rabbit?

If your rabbit is particularly unwell, or is not responding to treatment, your vet may advise you that it is kinder to have the animal put down. The vet will administer a painless injection which will slowly send your rabbit into a permanent sleep. This costs around $15 and is a service offered by all vets.

Do bunnies need vaccines?

Although pet rabbits in the United States do not require any vaccinations, veterinarians in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe routinely inoculate for two fatal viruses common to the continent’s wild rabbits: Myxomatosis and Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD).

How often do rabbits need checkups?

twice a year
Rabbit exams should be done at least annually, often twice a year in rabbits over 5 years of age. Stool samples should be evaluated at the first three visits if the rabbit is kept only inside. If your rabbit is taken outside, a stool sample should be checked at every visit.

Do you need to vaccinate rabbits?

Rabbits need vaccinations to protect against myxomatosis, Rabbit (Viral) Haemorrhagic Disease (R(V)HD) and a strain of R(V)HD – R(V)HD2 – all of which are often fatal and cause intense suffering to rabbits.

Do rabbits remember their owners?

Once a rabbit learns their meaning, your facial expressions will be committed to memory. This means that yes, rabbits remember their owners. If rehomed, a rabbit may be confused and disoriented by new owners for a while. As rabbits enjoy routine, a rehomed rabbit will also miss a former owner.

Do rabbits need worming?

Unlike cats and dogs, rabbits generally don’t require regular worming treatments as an infestation of worms is less common. That’s not to say they’re immune to catching a dose of worms though.

What vet checks do rabbits need?

An annual health exam for your rabbit The vet can check your rabbit’s teeth to make sure they aren’t growing too long and are not infected. They’ll make sure your rabbit is a healthy weight, check their breathing and heart rates, and make sure their ears and eyes look healthy.

Do breeders vaccinate rabbits?

Rabbits in high-density populations such as those used for breeding can be vaccinated every 6 months. Vaccinated rabbits can still become infected with the virus but the symptoms are normally very mild and treatable.

Do rabbits feel pain?

Signs of Pain in Rabbits We know that rabbits have the same neurophysiological mechanisms as humans to produce pain and therefore have the capacity to feel pain in the same manner as ourselves. Often, rabbits do not cry out or make sudden movements like humans, dogs or cats when painful areas are palpated.