Rabbits are the third most common pet we see and the one most often treated by analogy with a cat. The analogy fails in ways that cost money.

Indoor rabbits still need vaccinating

Myxomatosis is carried by fleas and biting insects, and insects come indoors. RHD strain 2 survives on clothing and shoes. An indoor rabbit is at lower risk than an outdoor one, not at no risk.

A rabbit that stops eating is an emergency

Gut stasis kills quickly and is often the first visible sign of pain from something else, usually teeth. Twelve hours without food is not a wait-and-see; it is a same-day appointment.

Teeth grow continuously

Rabbit teeth are open-rooted and grow through life. Malocclusion is not a one-off repair, it is a recurring cost, and we will tell you at the first burr whether we expect it to recur.