Rabbit & Small Mammal Care

Veterinary Care for Rabbits in Kitchener

At Kingsdale, we provide veterinary care specifically for rabbits in Kitchener, from routine wellness exams to dental care, GI support, and spay and neuter.

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Rabbit Veterinary Care in Kitchener

Rabbits are often thought of as low-maintenance pets, but they're actually one of the more medically complex small animals we see. They hide illness well, their digestive systems are sensitive, and their dental health requires ongoing attention throughout their lives.

At Kingsdale Animal Hospital, we care for rabbits alongside dogs and cats. If you're in Kitchener, Waterloo, or Cambridge and looking for a vet familiar with rabbit medicine, we're here to help.

Rabbit Wellness Exams

We recommend wellness exams for rabbits at least once a year. Rabbits under two years old and seniors over six years old benefit from more frequent visits, typically every six months.

During a rabbit wellness exam, we check body weight and condition, teeth and jaw alignment, eyes, ears, and nasal passages, gut sounds and abdominal palpation, coat and skin health, and reproductive health if your rabbit isn't spayed or neutered.

Rabbits don't show signs of illness the way dogs do. By the time a rabbit looks sick, the problem is often well advanced. Regular checkups help us catch issues before they become emergencies.

Gastrointestinal Stasis

GI stasis is one of the most common and serious conditions we see in rabbits. It happens when gut motility slows or stops, which can become life-threatening within hours.

Warning signs of GI stasis

No fecal pellets, or pellets that are small and misshapen

Not eating or drinking

Hunched posture

Teeth grinding

Bloated or hard abdomen

If your rabbit hasn't produced droppings in 12 hours, call us. Don't wait until morning.

Spay and Neuter for Rabbits

We strongly recommend spaying female rabbits. Unspayed females have an extremely high risk of developing uterine cancer, with some studies suggesting rates above 80% by age five.

Neutering male rabbits reduces territorial spraying, aggression, and unwanted pregnancies if you have a bonded pair.

Rabbit spay and neuter requires a veterinarian experienced with exotic animal anesthesia. Our team takes extra precautions with rabbit patients, including pre-surgical assessment and careful monitoring throughout the procedure.

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Whether this is your rabbit's first visit or a routine checkup, we're glad to see them.

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