So i'm getting a rabbit in a couple of days, and i am planning to have it microchipped and neutered when its old enough, 'cos i read it was advised to have it done.

I'm an unemployed student, thus ... money is a bit of an issue.

And i cant find any sites that actually tell me any prices!
My other animals go to Abbeymoor, but their website is a bit outdated to be honest, and has lack of information on there, i'm going to ring up, but i wanted to know of any good/cheap vets around hillsborough or within driving distance.

thanks :)

There is a vets at deepcar that tend to be cheaper and the staff there are excellent! Have you tried in the pets section on here?

i'll have to google and see if i can find it :), and no look on here :(

If you're on any benefits you might qualify for PDSA help.

when i say student i mean i'm only 16.
I've applied for jobs so i'm not going to be that out of pocket.

i'll have to google and see if i can find it :), and no look on here :(

Abbey Veterinary Group, deepcar - 01142884994

I think if you get both the neutering and chipping done at the same time they will knock something off the chipping. Not heard of many rabbits being chipped though. Unless you have an expensive breed?

thanks kittenta. Much apprciated :D

well no its not that heard of, but i'm really protective over my animals, i mean its best to be safe than sorry lol And its going to be on my back garden soo ... just in case it does manage to escape.

Its not an expensive breed.. dwarf lop from pets at home if i can find one :P

You are very welcome :).

Have you thought about getting a rabbit from a rescue? They often have younger rabbits and baby ones if that's what you want and many of them have already been neutered / spayed.

This month (June 2008 ) is "Microchip-Your-Pet" month, and many vets are offering to microchip your pets for just £10 each, which is approximately half what it usually costs.

I know Highfield vets on London road have this offer on, but it's worth enquiring at your own vet/ local vet about the offer.

Hope that helps?

If you call the dogs trust they and record your details with them they can often direct you to an affordable vets practice for procedures like you need. The PDSA don't neuter pets and RSPCA don't offer the service anymore either.

Hi,

I've just read an article in July's Grapevine Mag that's all about Broomhill Vets (the one on the corner near the car park I think).

The article goes into lots of detail about microchipping and they've got a special offer on through July to get pets chipped (£7)

Tub

For neutering a rabbit I found it best to "shop around" in the end I had both of mine done with Abbey vets and they were really good.
You even got a call the next day to see how the rabbit was as well as the follow up appointments, they were also the cheapest that I found, and very knowledgeable, probably best to get your bunny chipped whilst already asleep too I would think.
Try sooz22 on here she runs a rabbit rescue and often has some beautiful rabbits that need rehoming, some already neutered and vaccinated.

Cheap vets, nows there a contratiction in terms if ever there was one.

I did have a look at rescues, and found a few, but the only problem is that places like the rspca wouldn't let me have one. Because they have right strict rules, and have to do home visits, and would class our home as 'too crowded' 'cos we already have a few pets.

My mate tried to adopt a hamster and got refused.

My parents took me on a surprise trip to pets at home today and i got a lovely rabbit :D

Oh and thanks for all the replies, much appreciated :D

And about the microchipping month, i'll have to look into that one cheers all :)

Many rescues are far too strict in my opinion but we won't go there! Anyway, i'm glad you got yourself a new pet, enjoy :)

Ok let me get this straight 'I'm an unemployed student.... and I'm getting a rabbit'...

When I was in your postion the last thing I needed was another drain on an already stretched budget!

have you thought her parents might be getting things for it seeing as shes 16?

Ok let me get this straight 'I'm an unemployed student.... and I'm getting a rabbit'...

When I was in your postion the last thing I needed was another drain on an already stretched budget!

If you read the whole thread properly you would see that the OP's parents did buy the rabbit.

You don't need to get a rabbit microchipped and unless you have other rabbits you don't need to get it neutered either!

If you read the whole thread properly you would see that the OP's parents did buy the rabbit.

You don't need to get a rabbit microchipped and unless you have other rabbits you don't need to get it neutered either!

It is ABSOLUTELY necessary to get it neutered - the behaviour of the rabbit is much better after neutering and makes them a much better pet - far less aggressive and territorial. If its a female then it means she cannot contract uterine cancer which is a huge problem in rabbits. Also, it only take a few minutes of being let loose and the wrong sorts hanging around to end up with lots of baby bunnies.

Microchipping is not very widely done as most rescues who take in strays don't have the equipment to scan. However it is becoming more common.

If money is an issue, neuter and vaccinate first, chip later.

Neutering, Vaccinating & Worming are the three musts for a rabbit. Females have an 80% chance of developing uterine cancer by the time they are 5 and more often than not by the time you realise, it's too late to take action. Therefor speying is absolutely ESSENTIAL to prevent this.

Further to this both males & females are extremely hormone driven. This can lead to problems with anti-social behaviours such as spraying urine, marking & problems with litter training. It can lead to aggression such as nipping & lunging and territorial behaviour. It can also lead to an overwhelming urge to mate which is extremely stressful for a rabbit when it cannot fulfill it's urges....Buck's tend to hump anything, toys, tables, towels, arms,f eet and Doe's often have phantom pregnancies leading to them plucking fur, building nests and becoming increasingly aggressive when disturbed.

Expect to pay around £40 for a neuter and £60 for a spey. Neutering makes for a happier rabbit and therefor a nicer pet.

Make sure your vet offers pain relief & gut stimulants post-op, uses internal, dissolvable sutures and does NOT advise you to fast your rabbit before the procedure....this is unneccesary and extremely dangerous.


Vaccinations average about £15 each and are given 2 weeks apart. Do NOT let a vet try to give both at the same time as this is dangerous to the immune system and can lead to neither being effective. Ensure your vet knows to give 10% of the myxi vaccine intradermally (between skin layers).

Your vet can give you a 9 day course of Panacur Rabbit to worm against Encephalitozoon Cuniculi see here http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/ecuniculi.htm.

As far as microchipping goes, it's true that only vets and the RSPCA currently routinely scan found rabbits so whilst I would still advise having it done, if money is tight it should be further down your list of priorities.

The other thing I would advise is to ensure your new rabbit gets a very roughaged filled diet as a lop....sadly due to the deformation of the head they are exceptionally prone to maloclussion and in severe cases can need dentals every 8 weeks :o. 4 of my 7 rabbits are dental buns and it costs me a fortune.

Insurance would be well worth looking into but make sure they cover Dental Issue's.