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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Finally made a vet appointment!

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    • Allie2620
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        Well, dear ol’ Daphne will finally be going to the vet for the first time to get a baseline and check-up at the ripe old age of 10 weeks (next week).  Her nails are getting long and I haven’t quite worked up the courage to do it myself, so I figure the vet will be able to show me the ropes next week.  I actually used the House Rabbit Society page to find a vet, I just emailed a rep from my city and got the name of a vet who is a bunny specialist of sorts, so that’s very exciting

        If anyone has any tips for a first-time vet visit, let me know!  I finally will have to go get a pet carrier too, so any tips for a first time ride in one those would be lovely as well.

        Thanks!


      • Sarita
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          I would just try to build a rapport with the vet and ask lots of questions – most likely the vet will ask many questions of you as well about what you feed Daphne, indoor or outdoor, etc…

          Usually on the first vet visit, the vet will look at ears, eyes, teeth, take her weight and maybe take her temperature.

          Let us know how it goes.


        • Knabbel Did It
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            We just took Dr. Scooter Beans in for his first ‘well-bunny’ check up yesterday. We have a hard-sided carrier and just put a fleece banket in it so he didn’t slide around much. We did bring out the carrrier a few days ago so he could check it out and get comfy with it. We had no problem getting him in or out. Not sure if he’ll keep playing in it or not now though! We tried to buckle it in with a seat belt, but it was only so-so.

            I hadn’t prepared for the other animals that might be at the vet, so when we opened the door and there was an older gentleman with a huge barking dog at the front counter, I sort of freaked out a little. Then, he says, “Oh, do you have a sweet kitty?” and my daughter tells him it’s actually a bunny, and he got all excited and told his dog, “Oh! It’s a bunny! Go sniff him! You’ve never seen a bunny before. Sniff him! Sniff him!” and all the while he’s letting his huge dog get closer and closer to the carrier. My daughter is sweet and didn’t back away, even though she wanted to and I wanted to tell her to, but the moment just snuck up on us. She didn’t let the dog get much closer than a foot or two, but it was kinda freaky. Next time I’ll be prepared with a, “Oh, he’s seen dogs before and isn’t very fond of them,” sort of reply as I back away from the dog. Dr. Scooter Beans’ nose was already going a mile a minute, so I’m not sure if the dog scared him more or not. He calmed down once he was in the office and the vet had him wrapped in a towel. By the time we were done and went to pay, he was happy again and let the office ladies pet him.


          • LoveChaCha
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              Woohoo! Go you

              When I first took Chacha to the vet (a month after I got her), the vet fell in love with her and took her around the small vet hospital to show her off lol.

              Yes, do be prepared to ask many questions! Even write the questions down and take them with you to the vet.


            • BinkyBunny
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                That’s great Allie and Knabbed that you are getting your bunny’s established with a vet. In addition to the basic checks that Sarita mentioned, the vet I see also listens with a stethoscope to the heart and digestion, and then she does an over all body touch paying special attention to the abdomen. I asked what she is feeling for and she said she can feel the internal organs a bit, bladder etc and feel for obvious abnormalities. Now I might just be used to that because I have had older bunnies for a while now and that might more of a protocol for seniors. They may not feel the need to be that thorough on a young bunny.


              • Dee
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                  That’s great that you already took Daphne for a well visit. Going to the vet is one of those things that’s kinda stressful for bunnies and bunny slaves alike, but having a vet that you know and trust is so important. I would really like to find a great rabbit savvy vet that is open 24/7, 365 days a year though, since my bunnies always get sick on weekends or holidays >.< .
                  That is awful about that man and his dog- some people are clueless! Your poor bunny- and poor you and your daughter! My rabbit’s noses go into overdrive when they’re scared too- I always feel so badly for them. You must be glad that trip is over with!


                • Malp_15
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                    When the vet is palpating the abdomen they are also feeling the intestines. They can tell if there is any food moving through or not, which there always should be


                  • Emmie
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                      Posted By BB on 04/28/2011 10:26 PM

                      That’s great Allie and Knabbed that you are getting your bunny’s established with a vet. In addition to the basic checks that Sarita mentioned, the vet I see also listens with a stethoscope to the heart and digestion, and then she does an over all body touch paying special attention to the abdomen. I asked what she is feeling for and she said she can feel the internal organs a bit, bladder etc and feel for obvious abnormalities. Now I might just be used to that because I have had older bunnies for a while now and that might more of a protocol for seniors. They may not feel the need to be that thorough on a young bunny.

                       

                      My vet does the exact same. I seem to have gotten really lucky having such a good vet literally around the corner.


                    • RabbitPam
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                        One thing I love about my vet is that she is a specialist in birds and exotic animals and never treats dogs or cats, so it’s not a scary waiting room.

                        On my first wellness visit I consented to have some blood tests taken to have baseline info. and to confirm that she didn’t have E C. (can’t spell it) which had a big local outbreak that year. She was fine, but at least we know now.


                      • LBJ10
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                          My vet always talks baby talk to the rabbits. They are usually being told that they are going to get a really nice treat when they get back home.


                        • Allie2620
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                            Went to the vet today and Daphne is good to go (and still a girl, so no name change required). She’s a whopping 1lb13oz too The vet was recommended by a local House Rabbit Society member, and she seems to know her stuff. I have a little sticker shock from how much she charges for spaying, she charges $350!! Isn’t that a little bit expensive? I feel like everything else I’ve read is more in the $100-200 range. Oi vei. Otherwise, it was a great visit, the office staff ooed and awed over her adorableness, which made me feel like a proud momma. They showed me the bunny burrito and how to trim her nails too.

                            She also hopped right into the carrier when I put it outside her cage – granted, I’m sure the hay and tp roll were enticing, as well as the paper towels that she subsequently tore into bits and pieces on the car ride. AND, no accidents! The vet was a solid 15 min drive, so I’m quite impressed with the little one.


                          • Silly Sungura
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                              Daphne is so cute! It’s easy to see why she was so popular. Glad your visit went well. To get my bunny spayed it cost $290. Our vet hospital is  associated with a university, so it was actually cheaper than other places in this region. Thankfully it was probably also the best place to take my bun, as they do spays and neuters every week and are open 24 hrs for emergencies. I wish they had showed me how to trim her nails like yours did, though. I was hoping they’d show me a few things like that, but they just explained it verbally. How’s Daphne doing now? She sounds like such a good girl!


                            • BinkyBunny
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                                 Though there are low spay clinics etc that may do it for cheaper, that price doesn’t sound outrageous to me.  Since most of my bunnies have come already spayed or neutered, the last time I had a bunny neutered was about 10 years ago and it was $200 – $250.  (and again that was a decade ago!)


                              • peppypoo
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                                  When I had Peppy spayed, the initial price for the procedure was ~$220, with an optional additional $100 bloodwork package that I decided to go for since I figured it would be good to get some baseline stats on her. Glad to hear that Daphne is doing well .

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