Rabbits are considered ‘exotic’ pets and unfortunately, the vast majority of vets in Singapore are devoted to canine and feline medicine. Their herbivorous nature coupled with their sensitive prey instinct makes them very challenging animals to diagnose and treat. However, given the fact that they can live up to 10 years, it is important for all owners to have a rabbit-savvy vet to help care for their pet rabbits.

A ‘Well Bunny Visit’ allows the vet to see your rabbit when he is healthy and behaving normally. This way, when he is not his usual self, the vet has a good record to compare and be more able to diagnose what’s exactly wrong with him.

A young and healthy rabbit may require a review once a year while an older (>5 years) and/or sickly rabbit may require more regular checks. A thorough ‘Well Bunny Visit’ shall include (but not limited to):

1. Medical history review
2. Discussion of existing/new medical condition
3. Physical examination of the head (eye, nose, ears), body (fur, skin), organs (heart and lungs via stethoscope, abdomen via palpation)
4. Dental examination via otoscope (incisors and molars)
5. laboratory testing which may include blood test, skin scrape, urinalysis and fecal analysis.

Rabbits are prey animals that hide diseases very well. Owners should be vigilant in understanding their rabbits in order not to be surprised with any sudden symptoms. Health problems detected early are often easier and less expensive to treat.

Bunny Wonderland is a strong believer in veterinary science and we work closely with passionate vets to develop and improve our medical knowledge in domesticated rabbits. Based on our experience, we have selected the following trusted list of rabbit-savvy veterinary clinics for rabbit owners to consider:

Disclaimer: The opening hours are updated on Jan 2019. In the event of changes, please contact the vet clinic before heading down with your pet rabbit.

It is a good practice to bring your rabbit for a health check at least once a year. This way, the vet has a good record and will be more able to diagnose when he is unwell. A health check should include physical examination (eye, nose, ears, skin, dental, etc) as well as a blood test (liver, kidney, heart, etc). As many vets in Singapore are not experienced in rabbits, we have compiled a recommended list based on our experience. Vets labelled with a (*) are the trusted vets that Bunny Wonderland regularly uses for our rescued rabbits.

In the event of emergency and the recommended vets below are not available, you can consult the following 24 Hours Emergency & Critical Care Clinics:

Do understand that the duty of the emergency veterinary team is to stabilize your rabbit’s condition until your usual rabbit-savvy vet is available. They can evaluate traumatic injuries, perform emergency procedures as well as conduct diagnostic tests such as X-ray and blood test. However, they may not be as experienced with rabbits to effectively prescribe treatments. It is highly recommended that you inform them of your usual rabbit-savvy vet and arrange for the transfer of information and the pet to their clinic as soon as they are available.

As not all health conditions require emergency attention, you can refer to the ‘Health’ section in this guide to learn more about the tell-tale signs.