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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Vet Advice

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    • Darth Amy
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        Hi, I need some vet advice.

        I recently took my two rabbits (one a 3 month old female holland lop, the other a 2 year old male neutered Mini Rex. Not bonded yet) to the vet. The vet kept giving us incorrect advice such as:

        We need to bond our rabbits right away before the female gets too aggressive. From this forum, I know that you should only bond adult rabbits.

        That my holland lop cannot be spayed until she is 1 year old because she is too small and that spaying does not affect bonding. Don’t dwarf rabbits finish growing by the time they are 6 months????

        That I need to comb my mini rex’s fur while he is shedding. I know that mini rexes cannot be combed and can be groomed using hands or a damp towel.

        Should I listen to my vet’s advice?????? Should I find a new vet???????


      • Wick & Fable
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          Find a new vet. Do not take that vet’s advice.

          In terms of grooming, unsure of Rex breeds, but generally you should groom rabbits while they’re shedding to lessen fur consumption as much as possible so that it doesn’t block them up. As to what’s most effective, that’s based on your rabbit’s fur and what’s tolerated. I used to use a brush on Wick, but now I just use my hand and pull out loose fur.

          The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.


        • Mikey
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            I brush my mini rex. He sheds pretty much all year round, but has large sheds once or twice a year. During those, he doesnt need to be brushed, but I enjoy it because it tickles him, lol Really, the only reason I brush any of my rabbits (mini rex, nethie, dutchxnethie). Often for shed seasons, I just pluck their lose fur, lint roller them, and bother the hell out of them with a ton of pets. But yea, you can brush a mini rex as a form of grooming.

            For the rest of the vets advice, I agree with Wick. Time to look for a new vet. Even if the vet didnt understand rabbit bonding, its a red flag that the vet refuses to spay until a certain age. Its a sign that the vet really doesnt know what theyre doing, or doesnt have the proper tools to work on your rabbits. A good rabbit certified vet will know how to work on any sized rabbit safely during surgery.

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