Rabbit Care
Rabbits are wonderful, affectionate companions, but they have very specific needs to stay healthy and thrive. Our services focus on providing dedicated veterinary care tailored to rabbits, while also giving owners the knowledge and support needed to meet their pet’s medical and husbandry needs, so their bunny can live a long, happy, and comfortable life. 🐰
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What we offer
Health Checks
During the visit, we assess your pet’s overall health and lifestyle. First-time clients complete a short questionnaire about home environment and diet. We’ll review nutrition, perform a full physical exam, check weight, run a faecal test for parasites and infections, and talk through any behavioural changes or concerns you may have.
Filavac Vaccination
Rabbits are at risk of a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease called rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHDV), caused by a calicivirus. There are two main strains currently affecting pet rabbits in Australia, RHDV1 and RHDV2. We recommend vaccinating against both strains to provide the best possible protection for your rabbit.
Diagnostics
We offer a wide range of in-house diagnostic tests to help us quickly understand what’s going on with your pet. This includes blood testing, cytology, faecal test, biopsies, x-rays, and ultrasound. Our in-house machines allow us to run many blood tests using a very small sample, with results available in as little as 20 minutes.
Medical Illness
We help manage a wide range of illnesses in rabbits, especially those affecting gut motility, as well as dental disease, reproductive problems, ear infections, and systemic conditions involving the liver and kidneys. Our focus is early detection and working closely with you to keep your rabbit healthy and comfortable.
Desexing
Female rabbits have a very high risk of developing uterine and even mammary cancer as they get older, with studies showing that a large percentage of undesexed females over four years of age are affected. Desexing is one of the most important things you can do for your rabbit’s long-term health, it prevents these life-threatening diseases, stops unwanted pregnancies, and often helps reduce hormonal behaviours like aggression, spraying, and territorial tension. This also makes it much easier for rabbits to live happily in bonded pairs or social groups, which is so important for their wellbeing.
Dentistry
We also treat dental disease in rabbits, which is incredibly common and can have a big impact on their comfort and overall health. This includes incisor malocclusion, where the front teeth don’t line up properly and can overgrow, as well as problems with the back teeth that may cause pain, drooling, difficulty eating, or gut issues. Regular dental checks and early treatment are so important to keep rabbits eating well and feeling their best.
Hospitalization
We offer hospitalisation for rabbits in purpose-designed enclosures that help regulate temperature and reduce stress during their stay. While in hospital, we provide careful monitoring of appetite, gut motility, pain levels, and hydration, with supportive care such as assisted feeding, fluid therapy, and tailored pain relief when needed. Our goal is to create a calm, safe environment that supports recovery while keeping you updated every step of the way.
Palliative Care
We also provide gentle, compassionate palliative care for rabbits with chronic or life-limiting conditions. Our focus is on comfort, pain control, mobility, appetite support, and quality of life, while helping you make thoughtful decisions along the way so your rabbit feels safe, supported, and cared for at every stage.