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Forum DIET & CARE vet visits

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    • Ashley&Bing
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        At my vet, they have a “Bunny Special” which includes a blood panel, fecal test, some other test I can’t remember, general exam and nail trimming for $99. I got this for Bing the first time he went to the vet when I got him in June. It was a great deal! So here is my question…

        I wanted to do this during the summer again. BUT since I have had him, he has been to the vet 5 times….its kind of a lot. The initial visit, the nueter, then his eye injury, which had a follow up, and then his last one was just his check up during Spring Break. Is it possible to take them to vet TOO much? I can sometimes worry too much over things, even though all of those appointments were necessary, I just don’t want to seem like the bunny mom that calls the vet every week with a question.

        The reason I really felt like I should get him the special again is because of that spot on his back. The vet did say it was probably nothing to worry about, but I just want to comfort myself knowing that this new spot doesn’t rear anything in his blood work….Am I paranoid?


      • LoveChaCha
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          What is the spot that you are concerned about?

          I went to the vet more than 5 times last year, including for spay. My bunny had an ear issue that several vets could not diagnose..


        • Sarita
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            Well, it depends on the rabbit’s age and past health issues I think.

            I don’t think you need a fecal test unless it’s a new rabbit or there is a reason for this…just like x-rays, you don’t just do x-rays unless there is cause for this.

            As for bloodwork – unless there is cause for this you don’t need to do this every year until they reach their “senior years” or there is cause to do this.

            I always think an annual exam to palpating the stomach, looking in ears, eyes, teeth, temperature and weighing is a must for your rabbit. This helps you build a rapport with your vet and helps your vet know your rabbit.

            I think since you’ve only had him since June, I would just schedule a regular exam in June as his annual exam.

            As for the spot on his back…I really don’t know what to tell you about this. I guess if I had a concern, I would just have the vet check that out with an exam. Did the vet see this already and deem that he didn’t think it was a concern?


          • Ashley&Bing
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              She did look at it and said that there was nothing diagnostic to determine if it was something bad and since there were no sores on it or anything under it that I should just keep an eye on it and see if it got bigger. Its basically this black spot in his skin (which is under his white fur) about the size of a quarter. His next exam will be in June though. This year was really busy with the injury on his eye and his neuter.

              I’ll hold off on the blood work for a long time then. I got the special because he was about a week new to me and I wanted to make extra sure he was healthy.


            • Sarita
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                I agree, it was good to get the bloodwork when you adopted him. I guess I would just have to go with what the vet says about the spot though.

                As for the bloodwork, unless the vet recommends it for a reason, then you are probably fine not to do it annually until he’s older.


              • Ashley&Bing
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                  Alright, thanks!


                • Kokaneeandkahlua
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                    THAT is a GREAT deal! OH man!! And fantastically reflects on the focus of your clinic that they do that!!

                    I would do it yes I know what you mean…my clinic got a new front desk girl. They intoduced me when I was in and said “You will know her and Elizabeth (my mom) very well” lol….and once I went in and they were like ‘I think your mom left this here-it looks like her hand writting’ -its not a small town or a small clinic…thats how often we go lol

                    I always think-better safe then sorry and no trip to the vet is a waste But like Sarita said-you could skip the blood work unless there are issues or bunny is old


                  • KatnipCrzy
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                      I am not sure how old Bing is- but I have had bloodwork done on my bunnies before spay/neuter and they are young so would probably not repeat unless they were ill and vet recommened.  UNLESS it was a really good deal- like a special they had going that was not much more than I would already pay- I would probably do it for peace of mind.  It is nice to have bloodwork done occasionally even thru adult years as it gives a good baseline for what their normal blood values are as an adult.  But it is not critical unless you notice something weird like drinking more, etc.

                      To monitor the skin spot- have you considered holding a coin or a ruler next the spot and taking a pic?  By doing this you will be able to compare pics and see if you think it has changed or not.  Ruler or coin will give you size reference.


                    • BinkyBunny
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                        Posted By KatnipCrzy on 04/02/2011 02:17 PM

                        To monitor the skin spot- have you considered holding a coin or a ruler next the spot and taking a pic?  By doing this you will be able to compare pics and see if you think it has changed or not.  Ruler or coin will give you size reference.

                        That’s a great idea! 


                      • Ashley&Bing
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                          Its actually not easy to find to begin with. I found it when I was petting him during the winter break and could only gauge the size by rolling over the fur around it. The only way to look at the whole spot comprehensively would be to shave his fur there…and I don’t think that is a good idea. In his June check-up I’ll talk to his vet and see if he thinks there is a reason to be further concerned. When he first had it looked at, it was with his female vet. There just happen to be two, and actually they have just added a third, vets at this office who are rabbit and small animal specialists. So I’ll ask the other one that he sees when his lady doctor is unavailable.


                        • Ashley&Bing
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                            Oh and he isn’t old. He just turned one last month.


                          • Jenna, Chubs & Comet
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                              Good idea Katnip! It was just what I was going to suggest. I work for Child Protective Services and we are required to use these little rulers when taking pictures of any injuries to display what the size really is versus what it looks like. I’m jealous of the vet services you guys are talking about! I live in this tiny little area without a whole lot of options unless I want to drive them to Portland and stress them out in a car ride! There is ONE rabbit vet here and I say that kind of hesitantly. She does spays and neuters successfully so she has some experience but would also be out of her element in an emergency. All of the other vets here are useless when it comes to knowing anything! When Comet first started with his sniffles, I had to be the one to suggest the tests and antibiotic just based on my research. Then they charged me $80 for the visit. I wanted to smack him over the head! lol


                            • Monkeybun
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                                Ouch Jenna. Sucks you don’t live closer


                              • Ashley&Bing
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                                  I really lucked out when it came to my vet though! I thought I’d have to drive into the depths of Austin and it just happened to be that this vet was a mile from my parents place. Its always been there, but its labeled “Pet Hospital” and not the actual name of the business. I was just messaging peppypoo and she called had also heard of the place before. She got the impression that the special was a one time thing per bun. This is probably the case, but its still a good deal! And I think my insurance covers blood work if the vet does want to investigate this spot on his back further.

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