first vet visit

[kirbyultra]

I finally found a good vet in NYC as recommended by HRS. Kirby's neutered so he's been to a vet before but I sure haven't! this exam visit will cost me $85. Is that normal or high for a vet visit? I tend to think everything is more costly in the city so I think it's kind of an ok price to pay. Anyone have insight on vet visit prices?

 

[Buneary49]

It's ok so far you can check around for prices.

I have been if bunnies need Rabies shots, wouldn't that be stressful for the bunny?

 

[LizBuns]

I think that is insanely high. I live in upstate NY though.

 

[Buneary49]

yeah, but do they require rabies shots??

Do rabbit need Rabies shots?

 

[Kris Wabbits]

Maybe do some research? I've never heard of myself of a rabbit needing rabbies shots... Rabbits aren't really a carrier of disease unlike mice.. Rabbits aren't common to go around in the sewers or places where u could get a disease like rabbies from... I don't think rabbits get shots on a rgular basis or need it as much as other pets which are more improne to things like dogs.

It looks like in Europe they get shots for VHD and Myxi. N/A and Europe have differnet shots for all pets too.

 

[Pet_Bunny]

I don't know what your prices in your area are but here is the link to the many vets in your area...

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=11622&forum_id=9

My vet charges $50.00 for a regular annual basic checkup.

 

[kherrmann3]

Our vet charges $46 for an office visit per bun.

I don't think rabbits are much of a concern as far as rabies goes. They would have to be in contact with a carrier (bite wound, most often). If the rabbit is not left outside where common carriers, such as raccoons, are, I don't think there is much to worry about!