How often do you take a rabbit to the vet?
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.
What is the life expectancy of a pet bunny?
To keep your rabbit healthy and happy throughout their life, you need to understand your rabbit’s needs. Most domestic rabbits can easily live to be 8 years old, and many can live for up to 12 years.
When to take Your Rabbit to the vet?
Annual checkups let your rabbit-savvy veterinarian follow your pet’s health so he or she knows what’s normal for your bunny. Checkups might also detect a problem in the early stage, which might make treatment easier.
What kind of care do you need for a rabbit?
Rabbits will likely require some veterinary care, which can be expensive as you’ll probably need to find an exotic vet. Rabbits should be spayed or neutered (by a vet experienced with surgery on rabbits) and they may require vaccinations depending on where you live.
Who is the best veterinarian for rabbits?
Lianne is a veterinarian, epidemiologist, and freelance writer who’s written nearly 400 articles for The Spruce Pets. Rabbits are very active and playful animals that are also very social; they will form a close bond with other rabbits and even with people.
Is it OK to give up my Bunnies for adoption?
Unfortunately, many of these bunnies end up neglected or given up for adoption since those cute little bunnies grow up into rabbits that need as much attention and care as a dog. Rabbits can be destructive if deprived of attention and appropriate toys and need to be spayed or neutered to cut down on behavioral problems and health risks.
When to take your Bunny to the vet?
Always go to the vet immediately if your bunny is sick. In the wild, rabbits are easy prey, so they have evolved to show few or no signs of illness until they are on the brink of death. If your rabbit is showing signs of sickness, he needs immediate, life-saving medical care.
Rabbits will likely require some veterinary care, which can be expensive as you’ll probably need to find an exotic vet. Rabbits should be spayed or neutered (by a vet experienced with surgery on rabbits) and they may require vaccinations depending on where you live.
Why do rabbits not go to the vet?
Rabbits are often thought of as low maintenance pets. Caretakers sometimes believe that there is no reason to go to the vet unless their rabbit is sick. However, the problem with that thought process is that rabbits have a tendency to hide their weaknesses.
What should I know before getting a pet rabbit?
Rabbits are social animals (more on that later) and get very depressed when left alone all the time. They also need exercise and a chance to run around. If you think about shutting a small child away in their bedroom all day and only occasionally letting them out to play with other people, you get a good comparison to a pet rabbit.
