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Your rabbit may seem perfectly content munching on hay in the corner of the living room, but beneath that calm exterior, a complex set of health needs requires regular veterinary attention to keep them thriving. Our exotic pet veterinary services in Stockton, CA include comprehensive rabbit care tailored to the unique needs of small exotic animals.
Our dedicated team is here to provide urgent, high-quality care for your pets—because they’re family and deserve immediate attention when it matters most!
Rabbits are prey animals, which means they instinctively hide signs of illness until a condition becomes serious. This makes routine veterinary checkups even more important for early detection of health problems. During a wellness exam, we evaluate your rabbit’s weight, teeth, eyes, ears, heart, lungs, and digestive health. Catching issues early can mean the difference between a simple treatment and a life-threatening emergency. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, annual or semiannual exams are strongly recommended for rabbits because many conditions — particularly dental disease and GI stasis — are far easier to manage when found early.
One of the most common health concerns in rabbits is dental disease. A rabbit’s teeth grow continuously throughout their life, and if they become misaligned or overgrown, it can cause pain, difficulty eating, and serious infections. Regular dental exams allow us to check tooth alignment and trim overgrown teeth before complications develop.
Rabbits have a sensitive digestive system that requires a high-fiber diet to function properly. GI stasis, a condition where the digestive system slows or stops, is one of the most common emergencies we see in rabbits. If your rabbit has not eaten in 12 hours or longer, they should be seen by a veterinarian right away.
Knowing what to watch for at home can help you act quickly when something seems off. Here are some health issues we frequently treat in rabbits:
Spaying or neutering your rabbit can significantly reduce the risk of reproductive cancers and unwanted behaviors. We recommend discussing the best timing for this procedure with our veterinary team.
Preventive care goes a long way in keeping your rabbit healthy. A proper diet that includes unlimited timothy hay, fresh leafy greens, and a small amount of high-quality pellets supports good digestive health. Preventive care visits also allow our team to check for dental issues, monitor weight, and catch problems before they escalate. We also offer small mammal care for a range of pocket pets, so your whole household is covered under one roof.
Spaying or neutering your rabbit is one of the most important health decisions you can make for them. Unspayed female rabbits face a very high risk of uterine cancer as they age — studies have found the rate as high as 50 to 80 percent in intact females over age 3. Spaying eliminates this risk entirely, and neutering males reduces hormone-driven aggression and territorial behaviors. We perform rabbit spay and neuter procedures with full anesthetic monitoring and species-appropriate pain management. Discuss the best timing for this procedure with our veterinary team at your first visit.
Venetian Pet Hospital is proud to serve families and their pets throughout the Stockton, CA area. Our veterinarians, including Dr. Hanh Do, a UC Davis graduate with a deep love for all companion animals, bring both knowledge and genuine care to every appointment. Whether your rabbit needs routine wellness care, a dental exam, a spay or neuter procedure, or help with a more urgent concern, we also provide care for a full range of exotic pets so multi-species households have one trusted practice to rely on.
We are open Monday through Friday evenings and welcome new rabbit patients year-round. Contact us today to schedule your rabbit’s next appointment in Stockton.
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