How To Find The Right Vet For Your Pet Bunny Rabbit
Even with the most diligent bunny rabbit selection process and
the very best care and grooming, there is always the possibility
that your pet will develop a health condition that requires
medical attention. When this happens you will need to find the
right veterinarian who will give your pet the kind of attention
he deserves.
This article will discuss that as well as a run-down of the most
common rabbit health concerns. You should read them all, even if
your pet seems in perfect health now. Being alert to the
symptoms of illnesses is the key to getting care quickly and
preventing complications.
Finding the right Vet
Waiting until you have an emergency on your hands to find a vet
is never a good idea. For one thing, you'll wind up racing
around trying to find just anyone who can help you, and you may
end up with a mediocre vet or one who overcharges you. For
another thing, many vets don't have much experience with pet
rabbits, and it is in your pet's best interest to find a vet who
knows a great deal about rabbits.
So find a good vet now, before you even need one. You'll be
putting yourself in a much better position should your pet
require emergency care down the line. Moreover, having a vet
will make you much more likely to take your rabbit for regular
checkups and important procedures like spaying/neutering and
clipping or teeth-trimming.
Choosing the Right Vet
It can be next to impossible to find a good vet simply by
scrolling through names in a phonebook or even just looking
online. You should visit offices, check out the environment, ask
others in the office what the vet is like, and so on.
Talk to the vet him- or herself. Ask him how familiar he is with
rabbits?how many rabbits does he see per month? Does he have
training with regard to rabbits? Does he know the common health
concerns that rabbit pet-owners have to worry about? Can he give
you advice on rabbit diets? What about clipping and
teeth-trimming? Will he be able to help you with that?
This kind of in-person research is the best way to ensure that
you select a vet who is knowledgeable, has a good reputation,
has a clear office environment, and has experience with pet
rabbits in particular.
If you are looking for a vet to spay or neuter your new pet, ask
specifically about the office's rate with this procedure. It is
expected that some rabbits die as a result of this common
process, but if a vet has a loss rate of over 2%, you should go
to another vet.
by Andrea Austin, http://www.rabbits-n-bunnies.com