Vet costs?

[Marco]

I just rescued two male rabbits from an overcrowded home a few days ago. They both have a bit overgrown nails and what seems like ear mites. They keep shaking their heads and scratching their ears. I was wondering if anyone knows approximately what rabbit checkup prices are! I don't have much money at the moment, also. Just spent the majority of it on rabbit supplies and housing!

 

[Flashy]

Well done Those bunnies are very lucky.

Vets differ even within an area, so it might be worth calling round all your local vets and seeing what their prices are and then going from there.

Do you think maybe you could cut their nails yourself?

 

[Marco]

I'm not sure...They won't even let me touch them yet.

 

[SweetSassy]

My vet check up was 42 dollars. for one rabbit. if you take both at once , maybe they'll just charge you one visit. then my rabbit had fur mites. which if theyhave ear mites i thinks it's treated the same. She's only 2.5 lbs so the Revolution was only 20 dollars.hope that gives you an idea. if their bigger rabbits the medicine will be more.

 

[SweetSassy]

Clipping the nails is like 7-14 dollars. I don't like to cut my rabbits nails. I don't even do my dogs. :biggrin2:

 

[edwinf8936]

Vet prices varey a lot. Mine seems to be the cheapest I have seen compared to what others say. Ear mites would be best treateed by the vets, I forget what one of mine had done for them, I think she gave me medicine I administered at home, I think shots. Mineral oil will get rid of the ear mites but I would not chance it. You could call a few vets and ask how much they charge for a general exam.

ed

 

[WhyMista]

How much do they usually charge to spay a dwarf rabbit. Shes around two pounds.

I heard about the disease that they created to kill rabbits in Australia thats now spread to france(intentionally) and the UK and was wondering if its a big enough threat here stateside even if you live in the city?

Thanks

 

[SweetSassy]

I called my vet cause I was gonna buy a bunny that wasn't fixed and it was gonna be $180 dollars. So, it is costly. So I'm adopting from a rescue again for $90 and the bunnys already neutered.

 

[SweetSassy]

I've had my Sweet Sassy a few months now. I adopted her from a rescue. We love her very much. She is my first rabbit. And I've learned rabbits can be costly. I learned she had fur mites shortly after I got her. And now I find out she has problems with her teeth. She goes in next Friday to have her teeth filed down(molars) and it's gonna cost me $180 dollars. And the doc said it's gonna be a ongoing cost.

Sassy is worth every penny and I wouldn't change anything. So, just keep in mind, rabbits can be costly. Keep up on their health and teeth.

Thanks, :mrsthumper:

 

[edwinf8936]

Wow mine only charges about $70 for a spay and $50 for a nueter.

ed

 

[Angel0607]

The vet I called said they charged $200 for a neuter.. the general check up though is only $39 so I think I'll go with them for a general and the humane society only charges $50 for a neuter, you may want to look into that!

 

[Flashy]

WhyMista wrote:

I heard about the disease that they created to kill rabbits in Australia thats now spread to france(intentionally) and the UK and was wondering if its a big enough threat here stateside even if you live in the city?

That would be myxomatosis, although I think it was released in the UK first.

Over her ein the UK it is a huge threat and kills many domestic rabbits every year, despite there being a vaccination.

However, as I understand it, over in the US the risk is minimal and you only ever get small and localised outbreaks, but I would think that someone from your specific area might be able to help you more in terms of the risk in your area.

Essentially though, the best thing to do is keep the flies and fleas away from your bun and you shouldn't have a problem.

 

[WhyMista]

Flashy wrote:

WhyMista wrote:

I heard about the disease that they created to kill rabbits in Australia thats now spread to france(intentionally) and the UK and was wondering if its a big enough threat here stateside even if you live in the city?

That would be myxomatosis, although I think it was released in the UK first.

Over her ein the UK it is a huge threat and kills many domestic rabbits every year, despite there being a vaccination.

However, as I understand it, over in the US the risk is minimal and you only ever get small and localised outbreaks, but I would think that someone from your specific area might be able to help you more in terms of the risk in your area.

Essentially though, the best thing to do is keep the flies and fleas away from your bun and you shouldn't have a problem.

Ok thanks. We don't really have any bugs around here. I'll check the local forums to see if they have more info