Do I have to take a Pet store rabbit to the vet right after you get him?

Question

I am going to get a rabbit from the pet store ( I tried adopting but they took too long!) and i want to know if i have to take it to the vet, he is already altered.

Answer 1

I would take him to the vet just incase he's sick. That happened to me before. My guinea pig had cancer before i bought her and died shortly after. So i would take it to the vet to get a check-up and make sure everything is alright!

Good Luck!

Answer 2

i didnt take mine and shes finee

Answer 3

Please don't. It's worth it to wait and save a life.

Have you checked your local animal shelters

http://www.rabbit.org/

I doubt the pet store rabbit is already neutered. They often lie about things like that.

Answer 4

What do you mean by altered? Like neutered? If you bought a baby animal from the pet store, it's probably not neutered. I would still examine your new pet bunny, feel for any lumps on the skin, discharge in the eyes, etc. because you can't always trust pet stores. I would take him to the vet after a a couple of weeks, so he can get used to you and your scent, so he is comfortable going out with you. Good luck! :D

Answer 5

it's good to go for an initial exam.  the vet will be able to take a look at your bunny, check out the teeth and ears and do a fecal test on the p**p to make sure it does not have any parasites.  

that's great the bunny is already altered!

some basic info to get you started...

http://www.rabbit.org/care/living-with-a...

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/4-3/new-ho...

good luck!

Answer 6

I would. Pet store pets tend to contract diseases and sicknesses much more easily than well raised and bred pets. I would get it checked out if I were you.

And please next time, even if it does take some time, adopt.

Answer 7

i guess you could..

and then get him sprayed

and ten liter train him

take him home :)

lucky

I have one to..

lives outside in the shack thingy

with birds

Answer 8

If you don't want to wait to adopt then I would take the rabbit to be checked! They are susceptible to respiratory infections! Besides it will be an investments and it's always a good idea to protect your investments!