Happy-Mama Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi, I haven't had a Rabbit for about 7years and was really lucky with my last one as he never needed to go to the vet etc, I got him from a friend who's rabbit had babies. Now I would be going to a pet shop or rescue centre but not sure what signs I should be looking for to make sure I get a healthy rabbit. I know they can sometimes have problems with teeth alignment is there anything I should be looking for there? Any advice greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 You can see mismatched teeth very easily Jen. Just look to see they are both sets growing in the same place top and bottom jaw. Their teeth never stop growing and need to wear each other down also make sure they have something to gnaw which will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi Jen Jen, Its your decision I know and do whats best for you,but I would never get a rabbit from a pet shop again, we have a lovely local one and she gets them from a good breeder, thats where I got my two from but one died after two weeks I was heartbroken, I still have the other and hes always been strong, I then got my little girl from the RSPCA and shes lovely, as you know there are so many bunnies wanting homes and you know they will have had full health checks.Sorry I won't go on, best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi, I can't find a rescue centre in my area for Rabbits. Cat's & dogs is no problem but none for Rabbits. I have tried online and have even called the vets but no joy. Will look in the papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Try asking at the vets, they usually have a list. Whereabouts are you jenjen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Asked the local vet and they didn't know of any either will try some of the other vets near by. No hurry now as have decided to wait until next year when the house & garden is more settled and organised. Just moved into a new build and the lawn has only just been laid & still unpacking boxes so makes sense to wait. Will give me more time to save up for an eglu too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Very good idea, it gives you lots of time to decide on the colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 That's true. I wanted a pink one then I saw the purple one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
