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At Kingsdale Animal Hospital, we provide veterinary care specifically for rabbits in Kitchener, from routine wellness exams to dental care, GI support, and spay and neuter.
Book an AppointmentRabbits are often thought of as low-maintenance pets, but they're actually one of the more medically complex small animals we see. They hide illness well, their digestive systems are sensitive, and their dental health requires ongoing attention throughout their lives.
At Kingsdale Animal Hospital, we care for rabbits alongside dogs and cats. If you're in Kitchener, Waterloo, or Cambridge and looking for a vet familiar with rabbit medicine, we're here to help.
They hide illness well
By the time a rabbit looks sick, the problem is often well advanced. Regular checkups help us catch issues before they become emergencies.
Dental health is ongoing
Rabbits have continuously growing teeth. Dental issues are common and can quickly affect their ability to eat if left unmanaged.
Sensitive digestive systems
Their gut motility is fragile. Stress, diet changes, or illness can stop the digestive system in hours, which is why GI stasis is a true emergency.
We recommend wellness exams for rabbits at least once a year. Rabbits under two years old and seniors over six years old benefit from more frequent visits, typically every six months.
Rabbits don't show signs of illness the way dogs do. By the time a rabbit looks sick, the problem is often well advanced. Regular checkups help us catch issues before they become emergencies.
GI stasis is one of the most common and serious conditions we see in rabbits at our Kitchener animal hospital. It happens when gut motility slows or stops, which can become life-threatening within hours.
Common causes include a diet low in hay, stress, pain from another condition, or a sudden change in food. Dental problems are also a frequent trigger — when eating becomes uncomfortable, rabbits eat less, and gut motility slows as a result.
Rabbit spay and neuter requires a veterinarian experienced with exotic animal anesthesia. Our team takes extra precautions, including pre-surgical assessment and careful monitoring throughout the procedure.
Spaying is strongly recommended
Unspayed females have an extremely high risk of developing uterine cancer, with some studies suggesting rates above 80% by age five. Spaying is one of the most protective things you can do for a female rabbit's long-term health.
Neutering improves behaviour and bonding
Neutering reduces territorial spraying, aggression, and unwanted pregnancies if you have a bonded pair. It also makes rabbits easier to litter train and generally calmer to handle.
Extra precautions for rabbit patients
Rabbit spay and neuter requires a vet experienced with exotic animal anesthesia. We include pre-surgical assessment and careful monitoring throughout the procedure.
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