What to bring on a visit to the vet ?

[Coco the Lionhead Bunny]

Basically the title says it all. What do I need to bring for Coco’s vet visit ? It’s just a checkup no major things. Do I need to bring in a fresh fecal sample ? Urine ? Thank you

[redbunbun]

Rabbit feces and urine are both quite difficult to get good, clean samples of without being at the vet’s anyway – it might be a good idea to bring in a few of your bunny’s poops to show them to the vet if there’s something “off” about them, but other than that, it shouldn’t be needed. More important, I think, is that you’re prepared for the journey to the vet with your bunny. In his/her carrier, you should have fresh hay and some warm blankets (if it’s cold out) and maybe a frozen water bottle and a blanket if it’s hot out. In addition, I always take a few of my bunny’s favorite treats along, a bottle of water, a syringe and a small bowl, in case of an emergency while transporting (car breaks down, rabbit needs to drink but is too nervous to, etc…).

Be prepared! With a normal check-up, I think it’s just important to worry about the transportation. The vet appointment itself will go smoothly, and probably won’t require anything in particular from you – just your bunny and your knowledge about him/her!

[Coco the Lionhead Bunny]

Thank you so much. This is what I was going to bring with him:

Treats
Blankets
Water bottle
Hay
His favorite toys
His litterbox (in case he needs to go)
Of course his small cage carrier
His previous medical and health records

His carrier is basically his previous cage which is pretty small. I will ask somebody to go with me to the vet to have his “carrier” on their laps in case of sudden stops,etc. Also, my bunny gets stressed and runs away when people try to pick him up. So, how do you think my rabbit will react when the vet picks him up ? I am worried that he will fall off of the exam table when the vet tries to pick him up. Would it help if I I would offer him some treats to calm down?

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

hay and a blanky in the carrier. Favorite treats. Pen and paper in case you want to write anything down. If you’ve seen other vets, call those offices and ask them to fax the records to your new vet-do this a couple days in advance so they arrive!
No poop samples required-the good thing about rabbits is its not hard to get a sample should you need one, since they poop like every 2.4 seconds

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