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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A First check-up

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    • FrankieFlash
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        So I just scheduled Bun Franklin’s first general wellness check up for Friday. I’m so excited/nervous. I plan on asking her about when I can have him fixed. I know she’s experienced in rabbits because I found her off the Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary’s (one of the 2 rescue sites for rabbits in MI) recommendation list. But what should I be asking other than about getting him fixed? I wanna talk to her about his nose (it seems to might have been damaged before I got him). And I’m now running a blank of what else…

        All suggestions are welcome!


      • Sarita
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          Well, she will probably ask you questions about his diet and stuff like that and make sure you are on the right track with diet.

          If you are concerned about the nose, that’s a good thing to discuss.

          You might ask what you should do if he stops eating and you cannot get to the vet right away (it’s weekends or at night). What is her recommended protocol until you can get him in to see her. Also ask her what she will be looking for in the case of stasis.

          I would ask her as well what she is looking for at the initial exam – what is she looking for in his ear, eyes, teeth, etc…

          Ask her if she recommends an annual exam and what she will be looking for at that exam as well.

          Try to build a rapport with her because you want her to know your rabbit and know you in case of emergencies.


        • FrankieFlash
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            thank you those are all really good suggestions. I’m going to print this thread or right down what you guys suggest so I can remember it all


          • bunnyfriend
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              I would have her go in detail about the neutering process. Here are some good questions to ask about the neuter and things to look out for: http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/spay-neuter.html I really would recommend reading it beforehand.


            • FrankieFlash
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                ok thank you. I just read it. And I saved copy of the questions to ask. I ran across that link a long time ago but when I went to go look for it today, couldn’t find it. So special thanks for that.


              • LittlePuffyTail
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                  Good luck!!


                • FrankieFlash
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                    So I thought I would let you guys know how it went. Everything came out good! She checked all the usual-ears, eyes, nose. Which brings me to that. His nose is scarred (scared? sp?) but its healed and isn’t hurting him. She said it was probably the result of being nipped by another litter mate.

                    He got his picture taken and several staff members stopped in to see him because they aren’t used to having baby rabbits, mostly because their rabbit patients are usually from the rabbit sanctuary. That what the vet said at least. So he got oohhhed and ahhhed after being checked head to toe.

                    His feet hocks were a little irritated- which was a surprise to me because he’s always on something soft, no wires. I’m hoping it was just because he was in kitchen last night for play time and he was super hyper binkying. But just in case its one of his usual hangouts, the BF works at Joann (and home depot such good jobs for bunny daddy) and he’s going to bring home some fleece scraps and stuff.


                  • BinkyBunny
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                      Sounds like he charmed the vet staff. As far as the hocks go, did he suggest why? Sometimes weight and or long nails can contribute to sore hocks. Certain breeds, like rexes, are more susceptible. Also since sore hocks can take a while to heal, he may have had them before you got him and just may have not noticed.


                    • bunnyfriend
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                        Glad it went well


                      • FrankieFlash
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                          I’ve never saw them and I gave him an inspection a few weeks ago but they are really small and buried under fur so it’s possible I missed it. The vet asked about bedding and agreed I was doing the right thing but bun might be more susceptible so she recommended the blankets and towels. I think you’re right BB about him having them before I got them. I know that the petstore didn’t have him long before I got him and they didn’t have them on wires. but i’ve seen a lot of breeders use wired caging
                          Either way, no way am I gonna let them sit there and hurt him, I’m getting blanket scraps tomorrow and right now he’s on soft stuff. Not I gotta make sure he doesn’t eat them


                        • BinkyBunny
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                            They can be easy to miss unless they are in really bad shape. Sounds like they were just irritated which will make healing easier. Its good that the sore hocks were not bleeding as that can make it harder to heal. For all you know they could have been worse and have actually improved since your bunny has been with you. Its easy to forget to check the hocks because like you said they are covered with fur.


                          • FrankieFlash
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                              Thank you BB. I’ll keep an eye on them though.


                            • babypumbaa
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                                i’m glad he’s a healthy bun

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