Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS.  SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED.  We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best. 

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time. 

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about?  Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately!  Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES 

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet.  It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A how much money does it take to take a rabbit to the vet?

Viewing 8 reply threads
  • Author
    Messages

    • DutchRabbitsFtw
      Participant
      273 posts Send Private Message

        not now but in a month or so; how much does it cost to get a rabbits nails trimmed and anal glands cleaned out? and probably just an all over check up? 

        do i have to clean out the anal glands monthly? or is it only when they are clogged? also, how will the vet do this? i dont want my rabbit to get injured. i will email the rescue in which i adopted my rabbit from and ask them which vet they recommend that is somewhat close to where i live so dont worry about the vet. i know that they need to get their nails trimmed i will try and learn when i take my rabbit to the vet. 

        about how much money does it cost? i dont have pet insurance…lol… i dont think it’d cost more than 20$? im not sure ha. he is a 6 month old mini lop around 3 and a 1/2- 4lbs! 


      • Sarita
        Participant
        18851 posts Send Private Message

          It varies, best to call the vet that the rescue recommends and get the price from them.

          I have never cleaned my rabbit’s anal glands – ever.


        • Pandorachik
          Participant
          900 posts Send Private Message

            It really does matter on the vet. Usually $20-$30. You can clean there anal glands, and trim there nails yourself aswell. Trust me, your bun will NOT be injured if its just a “checkup”. The only way it could be hurt is it the vet was not a very experienced vet.


          • Sam and Lady's Human
            Participant
            2001 posts Send Private Message

              You need to call your vet and ask, its not something anyone here can tell you because it varies by location. I thought you had said you had an exotic vet lined up?


            • Monkeybun
              Participant
              10479 posts Send Private Message

                A check up, not including nails and glands, is around $60 for me. Nails are an additional $15 at my vet.

                i also thought you had a vet lined up, and were saving up money for vet visits. What happened to that?


              • Bumblebunny
                Participant
                134 posts Send Private Message

                  It probably varies by vet, best to call and ask. My vet charges $39 for a quick check-up and $14 for a nail trim. There is a Board Certified vet in the office who specializes in rabbits, she charges $46 for the check-up. This in So. Cal. Once he was so happy to see a healthy animal he did not charge for the check-up.


                • DutchRabbitsFtw
                  Participant
                  273 posts Send Private Message

                    i did but the vet is too far away, and i was hoping there could be one closer? the vet is called summer tree clinic? or something? i think it was on the rabbit.org website. *i* dont mind the drive but i dont want my bun to be too stressed out? he handles car rides alright but still.


                  • BinkyBunny
                    Moderator
                    8776 posts Send Private Message

                      Regarding how often to clean anal glands: A good rabbit savvy vet will know how to clean your bunny’s anal glands. Though in our monthly maintenance guide, we say it’s a good idea to at least check them once a month, once you get used to how much your rabbit produces you may find you rarely have to do it, or in other cases you, you have to do it more often. Finding a waxy substance within the glands doesn’t mean it’s bad. It’s when that goop turns rock hard and then all the stuff builds up and it’s one big rock which can cause irritation and discomfort, (depending on how severe). And with some rabbits, a build up can make them a bit more pungent. But again, this doesn’t happen to all bunnies – in time you will figure out what is best for yours. I just cleaned out Vivians and they were filled with hard rock like wax – it had been a while though since I cleaned hers, but cleaning them out does not physically hurt her, I just use warm water and soften q-tip and gently scoop out. She doesn’t need this every month, I know with her, it is now more like a few times a year. (And that’s the other thing — sometimes that can change!)

                      As far as costs: Good for you for thinking about this before hand. Nail trims and anal gland cleaning may not be too pricey, but you normally won’t get a check up for just $20! $45 – $65 is what I am used to around here. But you also need to keep in mind what future vet care could cost if something goes wrong. Most members here have had to take their bunny in at least once for some issue and if there is something wrong that needs vet care, it can be in the hundreds of dollars. Blood tests, urine meds or even xrays sometimes are needed for different situations. So it’s also a good idea to start saving up because the likelyhood of your bunny needing to go the vet at some point is high. If you are able to save even .50 cents a day for a year, you will have $180 saved toward vet care. Though that may not cover it all in some cases, you will at least be ahead of the game.

                      Once you find a good rabbit-savvy vet, ask that vet who they would recommend for an emergency vet (one that can see rabbits), so that you are never in a situation where you need to get your bunny emergency care after hours/weekends and have to spend precious time looking for a vet.


                    • Elrohwen
                      Participant
                      7318 posts Send Private Message

                        It really varies by where you live. Here exams are $90, but I know in other places they are half that. Trimming the nails is usually $15 here. I don’t believe insurance covers either of these things anyway (definitely not the nail trim). Typically it covers illness and injury, but I find it’s cheaper to just put extra money away for an emergency.

                        I’ve never cleaned anal glands either and I’ve been told by multiple exotic vets that it isn’t necessary.

                        How far is the vet? The vets I have gone to have been at 45+min from my house. It’s definitely worth it to drive further for a great vet than to see a lesser one closer. Most rabbits do just fine in the car even if they don’t really like it.

                    Viewing 8 reply threads
                    • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.

                    Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A how much money does it take to take a rabbit to the vet?