How much does it cost to visit a rabbit vet?

Answer 1

A general guideline is that normal, healthy rabbits should see the vet every year for a physical exam and wellness diagnostics (blood, stool, urine), and possibly shots as well (depending on where you live -- for example, in the UK rabbits do need shots, but in Canada they do not). Rabbits with ongoing health concerns might need to see the vet more often.

Some rabbit owners chose to skip the annual visits and only bring their rabbit to the vet when it's is sick or injured. This might be okay under some circumstances, but not if the rabbit has an ongoing health concern, or is old-aged (over 6 years), or is pregnant/nursing, or if you're a new rabbit owner -- in any of these cases, it's really extremely important that the rabbit sees a vet at least once a year.

Rabbits should always see the vet when they're sick or injured. Even if you were able to treat the rabbit at home, it should see a vet to make sure it's alright. Rabbit owners should research about what conditions require immediate emergency attention (and where to get that help when their vet's is closed), and what conditions can wait a few hours (like until morning when the vet opens, or until you're off work).

Rabbit owners should keep a close eye on their rabbits -- including daily behaviour observations, and monthly physical exams at home -- so they can catch illnesses early on. More than cats and dogs, rabbits try to hide their illnesses and injuries (this is because they're prey animals), so rabbit owners must be very mindful to not let something turn into an emergency (generally speaking, the more advanced an illness, the harder and more expensive it is to treat).

New rabbit owners will end up bringing their rabbit to the vet more often than experienced rabbit owners because they aren't always sure what's normal and what isn't, and because they aren't able to provide advanced first aid at home -- this is part of the learning experience of owning a pet, and it should be anticipated, financially-speaking.

All rabbit owners should prepare for unexpected vet visits by making sure they have money in a savings account, or access to credit, or by purchasing insurance (although, rabbit insurance is not always available -- for example, it isn't available in Canada; also, even where it is available, it doesn't cover everything, so pet owners should be prepared to pay for some emergencies themselves). Not being able to afford it is not an acceptable reason to keep your rabbit from veterinary treatment!

Answer 2

It usually costs a bit more to see a rabbit-savvy vet than a normal cat/dog vet because of the additional training and study required (rabbits are not covered in basic vet school).

How much exactly depends on your region. See the related question (linked below) for more information and useful links that can help you find a rabbit vet.

Answer 3

Usually 20$ to 50$. Sometimes a check up is a ripoff. One time my rabbit needed a checkup and the vet started looking at him and touching him all in five minutes. It came out to bt 43$!!!

Rabbits don't need an annual check up. They have very few issues that could be caught at a check up. Taking your rabbit to a vet when you notice a problem is your best bet. ANY trip to the vet is going to cost you about $60.00 for the basic office call, if there is something wrong you can add that amount to it. Rabbits seldom cost as much as a vet check.

Answer 4

Different vets charge different fees, so there's no universal answer to this question; however, expect to pay more for a rabbit vet than a cat/dog vet because you'll be paying for the extra training that vet received about rabbits. The only way to know what your local rabbit vet charges is to call them and ask.

Vet fees vary depending on what service you're getting. A simple physical exam might not cost much -- say, $80. But you might also want a nail trim, diagnostic testing (urine, stool, blood, X-rays), shots -- these will bump up the price.

And then there's emergency costs, which are impossible to know ahead of time because they depend on what procedures are required. But, for example: A rabbit that falls into GI Stasis over the holidays, requiring care at the 24/7 emergency hospital first, and at the regular vet's when they open, (including cost of the exam, the emergency admittance charge, diagnostic testing, subcutaneous fluids, drugs administered there and drugs for you to take home, and possible intake for overnight stays) can easily run more than $2,000.

It's a good idea to put away a certain amount every month into a rabbit vet savings fund so that you're never stuck paying the full amount from your monthly income (or having to borrow money or use credit). To plan your budget, ask your vet for their regular fees (including the cost of the physical exam, and any other fees they expect you to pay on a regular basis), add them all up, and divide them by 12 -- that's the amount you put away into the savings fund.

The more experienced you are with rabbits, and the more time and effort you're able to commit to them, the more you'll save on vet bills. Of course, even expert rabbit companions need the vet, particularly for diagnosis of illness, but things like clipping the rabbits nails, cleaning the anal glands, nursing an ill rabbit (giving drugs on schedule, force-feeding, force-hydration/subcutaneous fluids, belly massage) -- these are things that vets charge for but that you could do at home, so long as you know how. And if you're able to notice that something's wrong before it turns into an emergency, you'll save money that way too (prevention is always less expensive than treating a full-blown problem).

Answer 5

it can be up to a 100$ it depends what kind

Answer 6

That's a bit like asking how much medical care costs for a person. It depends on what needs to be done and where you are.