About Small Pets Medicine and Rodent Veterinarians
The smallest rabbits are the Netherland dwarf
rabbits. The typical Netherland Dwarf rabbit
weighs anywhere from 2 to 4 pounds and is known
for its diminutive, petite size. Once you choose
your rabbit, you will then need to make an
important decision regarding your veterinarian.
While there are dwarf rabbit veterinarians or
veterinarians whose primary specialty is rabbits,
it is most likely that you will find yourself with
a local veterinarian who has a
general practice or mainly works with cats and
dogs.
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Here) Experts recommend that rabbits make up
at least 10% of the veterinarian's practice. In
addition, rabbit owners are encouraged to find a
veterinarian immediately rather than waiting
until the rabbit becomes sick. You can find a
rabbit veterinarian by asking around and talking
to other rabbit owners, rabbit groups, and pet
shop employees. Once you are given a few
recommendations, your next task will be to
question the veterinarians and determine his or
her level of experience and knowledge with
rabbits. You should ask the vet about the type of
equipment and services used with rabbits and ask
open-ended questions to get the most complete
response possible. Finally, do check on prices,
but don't let this factor outweigh your other
considerations. After finding a rabbit vet, your
rabbit should get spayed or neutered and be taken
for an annual check-up to ensure healthiness.
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