sunnibunny
Alpha Buck
hi all,
I was wanting to have other rabbit owners input, suggestions and ideas on this, as I have an idea and would like to send an email proposal to my vets and others vet practices eventually. The basic idea is that many rabbits dont get the basic health attention they need by many irresponsible owners out there in the world. Part of the reason is that because vet fees are so expensive. I am proposing the idea to vets that if they would be willing to do a health check service at fixed cost, but at a much reduced price than their consultation fees.
For example my vet charges £26 for a consultation fee. Hence why I go to the vet only when necessary. But I would much rather have a regular check up for my bunny especially for their teeth as they grow continuously and that so many rabbits are not hay or grass eaters!!
So under my proposed system, a health check costing of £10-£15 as if it is free or even less, people will abuse the system and think of a rabbit life as disposable unfortunately. This would include and eye, ear, nose, teeth and bottom check. Plus a nail clip trim and a weight measurement. Basically an MOT for a bunny!! If the vet does find something, then sure put it up to their regular consultation fee, but it would be great to determine if bunnies were not eating hay or grass because of their stubbornness or because if it was a spur. This could be done at the owners request or that a vet practice does these health checks once or twice a month.
what do people think? I have just rang around and already found that companion care, the vets inside the pets at home stores do this type of thing after the first initial consultation of being a new patient. Plus apparently can have more than one vet practice to go to. So wonder what your thoughts on the matter are, as I always thought it wouldnt be good to have 2 or more vet practices that you see as they would need to exchange information regularly then about bunyns health.?!
I was wanting to have other rabbit owners input, suggestions and ideas on this, as I have an idea and would like to send an email proposal to my vets and others vet practices eventually. The basic idea is that many rabbits dont get the basic health attention they need by many irresponsible owners out there in the world. Part of the reason is that because vet fees are so expensive. I am proposing the idea to vets that if they would be willing to do a health check service at fixed cost, but at a much reduced price than their consultation fees.
For example my vet charges £26 for a consultation fee. Hence why I go to the vet only when necessary. But I would much rather have a regular check up for my bunny especially for their teeth as they grow continuously and that so many rabbits are not hay or grass eaters!!
So under my proposed system, a health check costing of £10-£15 as if it is free or even less, people will abuse the system and think of a rabbit life as disposable unfortunately. This would include and eye, ear, nose, teeth and bottom check. Plus a nail clip trim and a weight measurement. Basically an MOT for a bunny!! If the vet does find something, then sure put it up to their regular consultation fee, but it would be great to determine if bunnies were not eating hay or grass because of their stubbornness or because if it was a spur. This could be done at the owners request or that a vet practice does these health checks once or twice a month.
what do people think? I have just rang around and already found that companion care, the vets inside the pets at home stores do this type of thing after the first initial consultation of being a new patient. Plus apparently can have more than one vet practice to go to. So wonder what your thoughts on the matter are, as I always thought it wouldnt be good to have 2 or more vet practices that you see as they would need to exchange information regularly then about bunyns health.?!