bumblicious
Warren Veteran
If a vets is not great with bunnies it doesn't mean they're bad with cats and dogs does it? I mean cos rabbits are supposed to have specialised vets it just means perhaps the bunnies need another vets?
But I don't get it do people really not take them in? I mean I get that they're seen as specialist but if they're the 3rd most popular pet then if they're poorly surely people would bring them in
But I don't get it do people really not take them in? I mean I get that they're seen as specialist but if they're the 3rd most popular pet then if they're poorly surely people would bring them in
I think in general that the majority of small animal vets see almost 100% cats and dogs with perhaps a few rabbits, guinea pigs and the odd bird etc. Most small pet owners won't spend money on a bunny that only cost £20 so the vets just don't get to see them and build up their experience and knowledge. So whilst some vets give out some shocking advice to rabbit owners, it's hardly surprising. That isn't to say I agree with their lack of knowledge as I believe they have a duty to know as much as possible about any animal that they agree to treat.
But ultimately, just because they know very little about rabbits doesn't mean they know nothing about dogs or cats because they treat those types of pets day in, day out. My dog vets are great but I don't take my small furries to them. If only Simon Maddock treated dogs too..........I'd be jumping for joy!!