How to find a rabbit veterinarian

It wasn’t always the case, but these days many vets can care for rabbits and other small creatures—which is lucky for us and our bunny buds! Watch this video to learn how to find a rabbit veterinarian.

You Will Need

* A list of questions to ask potential bunny vets
* And the ability to sniff out the right choice

Step 1. Ask around

Of course the simplest way to find a vet who treats rabbits is to ask around. Possible sources of information are rabbit breeders, rescuers, and owners; pet stores; and other veterinarians.

Step 2. Ask about spaying

Make sure a potential rabbit vet is comfortable with spaying or neutering your bunny.

Step 3. Ask about syringe-feeding

Ask the vet if he or she can syringe-feed a colicky bunny—and show you how to do it if necessary.

A rabbit vet should be able to help you locate high-quality feed hay—timothy, not alfalfa—and timothy-based rabbit pellets.

Step 4. Ask about bunny buddies

If a bunny needs to board at the vet for certain procedures, it will often recover faster with a companion. If you own more than one rabbit, ask the vet if he or she will board a “bunny buddy,” too.

Step 5. Ask about dental care

Since many rabbits develop dental problems, make sure the vet knows how to provide basic bunny dental care.

Step 6. Spread the word

Found someone good? Then take your rabbit in for annual checkups—and pass the word along to other rabbit owners!

FACT: Providing plenty of timothy or other high-quality, low-calcium hay is the best way to keep your bunny’s teeth from growing too long.