Rabbits

Rabbits are fast becoming one of the most popular pets in the UK, with an increasing number of house rabbits being kept in town, as well as the common garden rabbits. With better owner education about diet and general care, many of the rabbits we see nowadays are much older than previously, and a much larger variety of diseases are being encountered in the geriatric rabbit.

At the practice, we all have a great interest in rabbit husbandry and medicine. Our patients are hospitalised in a separate exotics ward away from cats and dogs, and every effort is made to minimise stress in these sensitive animals.

We are equipped with a digital x-ray machine, ultrasound scanner, rigid and flexible endoscopy and an on site laboratory. We have the operating facilities to carry out a variety of surgery including isoflurane anaesthesia, ventilator and Doppler ultrasound for monitoring anaesthetics. We are also keen to encourage routine neutering, vaccination against myxomatosis and VHD, and parasite prevention.

Please speak to any member of the practice for further details.