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- 06/14/2009 at 1:23 PM
  lexyrose
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  Hi everyone,
  
  I’m a first time bunny owner. I have two Holland Lops. I took them to their first vet appointment yesterday for a check on their health and to get their nails trimmed.
  
  The vet said that both of their bottom molars are overly long for their age. They are both teenagers. She also said that both their ear canals were narrow and to expect problems in the future with pus and infections. She told me that the oldest bunnies ears were clogged with wax, but she did not clean them out. Should she have done this? Also when she clipped their nails, she cut down to the quick two times on one of the bunnies. I felt so bad for him and sort of felt I should have just done it myself. I know it happems, I just felt bad. She also told me that they are not getting enough hay. Just wanted to share my first vet trip. Not exactly sure how I feel about this vet.
- 06/14/2009 at 1:30 PM
  Beka27
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  If you don’t feel comfortable with the vet, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out a different one. How did you come across this vet?
- 06/14/2009 at 1:36 PM
  lexyrose
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  Rabbit.org listed them as one of the three recommended vets for this area (San Francisco). She wasn’t terrible or anything. She seemd very concerned for their well-being. I’m just evaluating the visit, I guess.
- 06/14/2009 at 7:56 PM
  bunnytowne
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  Did she explain how to clean their ears and what if any solution to use?
- 06/14/2009 at 8:05 PM
  Beka27
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  A vet can be rabbit-savvy and very knowledgeable, but I think you still have to LIKE them… at least to a certain degree. If you feel your questions have not been answered, can you call back on Monday and ask that the vet call you at their convenience? This always seems to happen to me… I’ll have no questions/concerns while I’m there and then as soon as I leave, 100 things come to mind… ;o)
  
  It sounds like the vet was pretty thorough, and I think this is normal that they would want to alert you to things that might cause future issues. This is not meant to scare you, but to let you know that this is possible so if it does come up later on down the line, it’s not totally unexpected. This should also give you something to look for if their behavior or eating habits change. The only concern I have based on what you said was if something needs to be done regarding the ear wax…
- 06/15/2009 at 8:57 AM
  lexyrose
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  She didn’t give me any tips on how to clean out the ear wax ,or tell me that i should even try cleaning them. I will call her today and ask her about this.
  
  She wants me to bring them back in six months to check on their bottom teeth. I’m working on getting them to eat more hay. They just nibble at it here and there. She said they should be eating as much hay as the size of their bodies.
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