Rabbits come in all shapes and sizes and so do their problems. Although their reputation for being fragile may not be deserved, prevention of problems or early detection is essential for your pet’s well being.

To accomplish this goal, we recommend the following:

Routine exams
When it comes to rabbits, the importance of early detection of problems cannot be overstated. Although relatively resilient against illness, rabbits often succumb rapidly once a problem arises. For this reason we rely heavily on routine examinations to safeguard your pet’s health. This is where we’ll look for potentially dangerous dental problems, ear mites, trichobeozars(hairballs), urinary problems, feet injuries, or gastrointestinal dysfunctions. As part of the overall examination, we’ll discuss your pet’s environment and analyze its diet for an optimal lifestyle.

Diet consultations
“You are what you eat” certainly applies to rabbits. Many of the common health problems we routinely see in rabbits, such as dental and gastrointestinal ailments, can be prevented by feeding an appropriate diet. Lower protein and higher fiber is usually the way to go. We can assist you in finding the right diet for your pet’s situation.

Dental prophylaxis
Rabbits teeth continue to grow throughout their lives. Any small problems can therefore become major ones as they grow over time. Mal-alignments can lead to oral sores, anorexia, and abscess formation. We can determine if your bunny has a dental problem, correct it, and take steps to prevent a recurrence.

Parasite control
Rabbits get parasites too! From ear mites, skin mites, fleas and ticks to intestinal roundworms and coccidia-parasites can impact your pet’s health. There is no need for your pet to suffer with these dilemmas. We’ll rid your pet of its parasitic problems and map out a preventative protocol for the long run.

Spaying/Neutering
For pet rabbits we recommend early spaying and neutering. For the males, neutering goes a long way to help curb the development of objectionable or aggressive behaviors. For females, in addition to helping with behavior, spaying can prevent the development of endometriosis or uterine cancer. These are common and serious medical conditions of female rabbits that can be prevented by early spaying of your pet.