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- 07/12/2010 at 12:44 AM
  bunnymum16
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  i am planning on bringing my nethie on his first vet check up.i am just wondering what the vet do and how much would it cost me?
- 07/12/2010 at 4:06 AM
  Beka27
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  The vet will check the bunny over, palpate his stomach, check ears, eyes, and teeth. Be prepared to give the vet info about what type of diet he’s on (including hay, greens, and pellets) and in what amounts. Bring a fresh poo sample so a fecal test can be done. This is especially important in baby bunnies because parasites are not uncommon.
  
  I can’t tell you how much it will cost since vet prices vary. It depends on what region you live in, and even among the same area, vet costs can still vary greatly. If cost is a concern, you should call the vet back to get an approximate estimate for the visit. You may also want to have a vet tech show you how to clip nails. That would be an additional charge.
- 07/12/2010 at 4:36 AM
  MissKris&Koji
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  As said, it does vary. To give you an idea (I was just dealing with arranging first checkup myself this week), in my area the visit varies from $40 to $110. Plus additional if they do something like labwork.
  
  What I did was went to the local House Rabbit Society webpage and called all their recommended vets in my area and just asked about what do they charge for a visit. I figured if they are all supposedly rabbit savvy I’ll start with the cheapest, and if for some reason don’t like them try another.
- 07/12/2010 at 11:20 AM
  bunnymum16
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  thanks.i dont think i will ever trim their nails myself.i’m too scared to do that.
- 07/12/2010 at 11:42 AM
  LoveChaCha
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  Some owners are too scared to trim nails. I know I was LOL.
  
  You can ask the vet to help show you how to, and the vet technician should come in and do a demonstration.
  
  Call you vet office and ask how much it is for a regular exam. I took ChaCha to a local vet and it was 60.00, but my friend recommended me a greater vet and he charges 40. He has a lot more experience in exotics.
- 07/12/2010 at 7:47 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  Lots of people get the vet or a groomer to do nails It’s common-bunnies are jumpy and you do have to be really comfortable to do nails
  My vet for comparison, in my area, is quite pricey -I’d say high middle range I think; and the exam is 75$ and then every exam after that is called a ‘progress exam’ and is 60$. So it really shouldn’t be too costly at all for an initial exam.
  And those are important to have-you establish a relationship with the vet, the vet gets to know what your rabbit is like when he is healthy-so they’ll know if something is wrong. And your bunny can get used to going to the vet-it’s important I think-to not have the very first visit when something is wrong
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