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Is there a truly rabbit-savvy vet in Wrexham?

bunnykin

Young Bun
Whenever I take my little bun to the vets I just get the impression that all they know are the basics. Does anyone on here know of a genuinely rabbit-savvy vet in the Wrexham area? Thanks.
 
Thank you. I hope they know of someone. I do wonder why vets aren't taught more about rabbits as standard during their training, as surely they must realise how many people get rabbits as pets. I can't help resenting paying them for a 'consultation' when I don't feel I'm getting the benefit of any knowledge, but I'm forced to pay the consultation fee for an injection. I don't resent paying money for my little bun at all, I just want to have some confidence in the vets who are charging me.
 
Thank you. I hope they know of someone. I do wonder why vets aren't taught more about rabbits as standard during their training, as surely they must realise how many people get rabbits as pets. I can't help resenting paying them for a 'consultation' when I don't feel I'm getting the benefit of any knowledge, but I'm forced to pay the consultation fee for an injection. I don't resent paying money for my little bun at all, I just want to have some confidence in the vets who are charging me.
I agree hun,ive been in a similar situation recently,in my experience rabbits united forum are very good at genuine advice.
Goodluck.
 
Richard at Cranmore (by Costco in Chester) is very good but may be a bit far if it is for routine. He also does cover at Chester Gates hospital/emergency vet which is next door and part of Cranmore.
 
Richard at Cranmore (by Costco in Chester) is very good but may be a bit far if it is for routine. He also does cover at Chester Gates hospital/emergency vet which is next door and part of Cranmore.

Thank you so much for suggesting this. I've no idea where Cranmore or Chester Gates surgeries are but I will have a look. As you say maybe a bit far for routine but I do want to find somewhere that will to perky look after my little guy if he needs an operation or similar. Thanks again.
 
Thank you so much for suggesting this. I've no idea where Cranmore or Chester Gates surgeries are but I will have a look. As you say maybe a bit far for routine but I do want to find somewhere that will to perky look after my little guy if he needs an operation or similar. Thanks again.
If you look up Costco Chester it is opposite there (past Ewloe and Deeside if that is any help). Chester Gates is a referral/emergency hospital and is open 24/7/365 in case you ever need it (I have had to go on 2 Christmas days consequtively with 2 different bunnies whos condition was serious in the past :roll: )
 
If you look up Costco Chester it is opposite there (past Ewloe and Deeside if that is any help). Chester Gates is a referral/emergency hospital and is open 24/7/365 in case you ever need it (I have had to go on 2 Christmas days consequtively with 2 different bunnies whos condition was serious in the past :roll: )

I hope your bunnies recovered. My concern is that my little guy might need an operation some time and I just am so concerned about entrusting my beautiful boy to my vets for anything invasive.
 
I hope your bunnies recovered. My concern is that my little guy might need an operation some time and I just am so concerned about entrusting my beautiful boy to my vets for anything invasive.
She had severe statis and was admitted over a weekend. The vet went out to the shops to get some pineapple in the hope it would encourage her to start eating. I questioned him on everything he did for her and he had a thorough explanation as to why he was / was not doing things. I think he liked the fact I knew a little bit about bunnies and he said I was not the "normal" owner.

She was discharged to our local vet and made a full recovery but I do believe if it was not for him doing all the right things initially she would not have made it. Our local vet was excellent too (but too far away for you) and continued with the treatment.

I would have no hesitation in using him again for a "serious" condition. He also keeps up to date with Molly Varga (who is a specialist in buns)

Thank you for asking.
 
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