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Rabbits

Admin • December 22, 2023
Rabbit Inside a House Bag — Sandy Bay, TAS — Sandy Bay Holistic Vet

Rabbits are ideal companions if you don’t have a big garden. They enjoy living indoors and can be toilet trained. They are social and playful and will enjoy your company and attention.

Essentials:

De-sex your rabbit to prevent unwanted breeding, prevent reproductive disease, and reduce the likelihood of aggressive territorial behaviour.

Rabbit Eating a Banana — Sandy Bay, TAS — Sandy Bay Holistic Vet

Microchip your rabbit in case he gets lost.


Rabbits should be vaccinated against calicivirus disease annually.

Give your rabbit:

  • a constant supply of hay
  • daily greens
  • 3 tablespoons a day of treats like carrot, apple (no core or seeds), banana and peel, or pellet mix
  • fresh water daily in a bowl or sipper bottle
  • safe secure housing to prevent escapes or attacks from dogs and cats
  • litter trays indoors


Groom your rabbit weekly if she has short hair, and daily if she has long hair. Ask at reception about the right grooming brushes. Grooming helps stop your rabbit from getting hairballs.

Rabbit Looking at the Camera — Sandy Bay, TAS — Sandy Bay Holistic Vet

Health checks:

Twice a year bring your rabbit in for a check up to make sure his teeth are growing normally, and that his eyes, skin, nails, ears and coat are in good condition. Dr. Boersma can show you how to clip your rabbit’s nails properly.


Ask how to protect your rabbit from parasites like worms and fleas, and from diseases like calicivirus and myxomatosis which are fatal.

Emergency:

If you think your rabbit is sick, call us straight away. Signs of sickness include watery eyes, a runny nose, wheezing, diarrhea, weight loss or not eating. Your rabbit will hide signs of sickness, so by the time you notice he is unwell, he may need urgent attention.


Here is some good advice on rabbit care:

http://www.rspcavic.org/health-and-behaviour/rabbits/

Guinea Pig — Sandy Bay, TAS — Sandy Bay Holistic Vet

Guinea Pigs

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Senior Pets

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Cats

By Admin • December 22, 2023
Are you a cat slave? The independent nature of cats is something we all joke about, but a cat is still a big commitment in terms of time, care and money. They may be part of your family for 15 to 20 years! We see lots of cats and can answer your questions about health
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Dogs

By Admin • December 22, 2023
Thinking of getting a dog? Have a new puppy? Or perhaps your beloved hound has entered the senior years and is needing extra care? At SBHVC we treat dogs of all kinds and ages with a special focus on maintaining good health into the senior years. Essentials: Being a dog owner means that: when your
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Behavioural Advice

By Admin • December 22, 2023
At Sandy bay Holistic Vet Centre we strive to provide fear and stress free vet visits for your pets. Dr Boersma and all the nursing staff are trained in animal handling & husbandry techniques, & are always ready to give that little extra for your pet to be at ease. We offer a number of
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