How often do bunnies need to go to the vet?

Answer 1

vetyes a rabbit will at some point in its life should go to get a check up like us humans need to go to doctors. Rabbits need it so much because if you don't it may have a diesease and later die like my neighbors in real life never did it so the poor thing died. from:friends

Also, rabbits are naturally prey animals. They don't cope well with disease and injury. Once your rabbit gets sick, it is very hard to save them (unless the illness is minor like the snuffles). Other minor health problems can often lead to greater health problems if left untreated.

Most experienced rabbit breeds know signs and treatments for many illnesses and may not have to take their rabbits to a vet. For a simple pet owner, it would be wise to check with your vet from time to time.

Answer 2

Rabbits have to go to the vets twice a year for their booster injections. Myximitosis once/twice a year. VHD once/ twice a year. They have one of them once a year and the other twice a year, but i can't remember which one's which. I am registered with my local vets so they send me reminders to tell me when my rabbits need their next injections.

Answer 3

Monthly is fine, but weekly is better, though the expenses are...well, you know, maybe monthly is alright...

• If your rabbit is normal and healthy, it's okay to go to the vet annually (once a year).
• Rabbits with health conditions should go more often.
• You should go to the vet any time you think your bunny is ill or injured.
• If you live somewhere that rabbits need shots (like the UK), then you should go to the vet as often as necessary to keep the shots up-to-date.

Answer 4

At some stage of your rabbits life it will need to go to the vets.

if you have baby rabbits however, they need to get two important vaccinations and they also need to be wormed immediately.

Answer 5

First opinion

Rabbits do not need to go to the vet. They do not require shots or check ups like dogs or cats.

Another opinion

Rabbits do need to go to the vet! Dutch rabbits need vet care just like all pet rabbits for:

• Regular check-ups
• Treatment for illness and injuries
• Euthanasia when deathly ill
• Regular shots

Check-ups: We bring dogs and cats to the vet for check-ups because they have a long lifespan (10+ years), and many of the illnesses and injuries they suffer from are treatable. Both of these facts are true of rabbits as well.

Because they're prey animals, rabbits try to hide their illnesses and injuries. Bunnies who get annual check-ups with the vet have a higher chance of living happy, healthy, long lives. Also give your rabbit a physical exam at home every month, and observe appearance and behaviour daily for any changes that might signify ill health.

Illness/Injury and Euthanasia: Rabbits suffer and feel pain just like all animals do. Bunnies have the right to vet care, and this is one of the responsibilities of all rabbit owners. Many problems that rabbits can have are easily treated by a vet, but they can lead to death if left untreated. And if your rabbit is deathly ill, it should be put out of its misery, not allowed to die in pain.

Shots: This depends on where you live -- for instance, in the UK, rabbits need shots against Myxomatosis and VHD; in North America, they don't need shots at all.

Rabbits need special vets who have experience and knowledge in treating rabbits. In some ways, rabbits are very different from cats/dogs, and some cat/dog vets have hurt and even killed rabbits accidentally because they don't know much about them.

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Answer 6

Some people would say semi-annually. (Every six months.) However, a yearly visit would be much more practical and affordable for the average bunny owner. Unless your bunny has signs of distress or illness, a yearly check-up should be sufficient. Neutering or spaying right from the start will prevent some health problems for both genders as the rabbits age.

Answer 7

Rabbits don't need a ton of vet care. Some people take their rabbits to the vet to have their nails clipped approximately every 4 months. Otherwise, rabbits might need a checkup once a year. For the most part, rabbits do not need a lot of vet care.

If you ask your vet to teach you, you can start doing nail clippings at home. There are regular grooming tasks you should do as well, as well as clipping nails: like brushing the rabbit when it's moulting, and making sure the anal glands are kept clean. See the related link below for details ("monthly maintenance").

Aside from annual checkups, the rabbit should go to the vet when it's sick or injured. If you feed it the right diet (lots and lots of hay; not too many pellets), and you make sure its environment is safe (bunny-proofing), then you'll already be doing a lot to prevent injury and illness. But misfortune can strike no matter what, so observe your rabbit's appearance and behaviour every day so you can keep an eye out for any problems.

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Answer 8

Of course! Once a month and if they're sick or something, once a week or something like that.

Answer 9

To get medicines for their diseases, and regularly for any signs of new ones.