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Dental, Nutrition & Housing Support

Dental disease, digestive issues and housing problems are among the most frequent causes of illness in rabbits.

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Rabbit Care Service

Dental, Nutrition & Housing Support

Dental disease, digestive issues and housing problems are among the most frequent causes of illness in rabbits. We help you with:

  • Dental checks and treatment plans (e.g., trimming or correction of over‑grown teeth)
  • Nutritional advice: high‑fibre hay, correct vegetable/pellet balance, safe treats.
  • Housing and enrichment guidance: ensuring your rabbit has adequate space, safe surfaces, exercise opportunities and mental stimulation.
Rabbit Care Service Details

Rabbit Care Service Practices

Fear-free care starts before your pet even arrives. From the moment you book an appointment, we provide advice on travel and arrival, and our team is trained to recognise signs of fear and respond with kindness, patience and calm.

Clear communication

We use species-specific pheromone diffusers in our clinic to help pets feel more at ease. These natural, scentless signals mimic what animals use to feel safe in their environment, helping create a more settled space.

Vet-led support

Our team is trained in low-stress, gentle handling that respects your pet’s boundaries. We avoid force or restraint wherever possible and work at your pet’s pace to make each interaction feel safe and positive.

Friendly service

We’ve created a calm, quiet environment with separate waiting areas for cats and dogs to minimise noise and smells that can cause anxiety. Soft lighting, soothing sounds and slow, mindful movement are all part of our clinic.

Our Process

Our Process

Rabbit Care Service Benefits

Benefits for pets

Fear-free care helps pets feel safer and more confident during visits. It leads to better cooperation, easier exams, and stronger long-term health outcomes, because pets aren’t as frightened or resistant to regular care.

Expanded care options

By lowering fear levels, pets experience less physical stress—like raised heart rates or shaking—which can otherwise impact their health. This means quicker recovery, more accurate diagnostics and better overall wellbeing.

Continuity of care

When pets aren’t anxious, they’re more receptive to treatment and routine care. This improves their quality of life and allows us to monitor their health more closely and effectively.

Better health outcomes

Creating a positive experience means your pet is less likely to associate vet visits with fear. Over time, they become more relaxed and cooperative—making future visits smoother and less traumatic for everyone involved.

Rabbit Care Service Benefits

Benefits for owners

Fear-free practices don’t just help pets—they make the whole experience better for you too. We know how hard it is to see your pet anxious, and we’re here to help reduce that worry.

Familiar faces, new services

Knowing your pet is being handled with care, compassion and respect gives you confidence in every visit. We treat them as if they were our own and always communicate openly with you throughout.

Up-to-date veterinary care

With less resistance and stress, visits are quicker, calmer and often require fewer medications or interventions. Many of our clients notice a big difference in how their pets behave when they return.

Complete pet care experience

When you choose fear-free care, you’re strengthening the trust between you and your pet. By reducing fear and making the vet feel like a safe space, your relationship grows with even more comfort and understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions?
We Have Answers.

Our FAQs cover some of the most common queries we receive from pet owners, so you can feel informed and confident before your visit. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, just give us a call, we’re always happy to chat.

How do I know if my pet is a healthy weight?
We use a Body Condition Score (BCS) — a standardised assessment of fat coverage over ribs, spine and hips — to objectively assess your pet’s weight at every consultation at our Dapto clinic. You should be able to feel (but not easily see) your dog’s or cat’s ribs without pressing hard. An ideal BCS typically means a visible waist when viewed from above and an abdominal tuck when viewed from the side. We’re happy to assess this for you and provide a tailored weight management plan if needed.
Yes. Excess weight significantly increases a pet’s risk of joint disease, diabetes, heart problems and certain cancers, as well as reducing their quality and length of life. We create personalised weight management programs based on your pet’s current weight, target weight, species, age and activity level. We recommend specific measured feeding amounts, appropriate food choices and regular weigh-in appointments to track progress.
Raw diets carry risks including bacterial contamination (Salmonella, Campylobacter) and nutritional imbalance if not carefully formulated. If you’re interested in feeding raw, we recommend discussing it with our team first so we can guide you towards safe preparation practices and nutritionally balanced options. The most important factor in any diet is that it’s nutritionally complete, appropriate for the species and life stage, and safe to handle.

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Be it a Cat, Dog or Rabbit, your pet is an important part of your family and you want to keep them happy, healthy and safe. In sickness, and in health, we’ll be there with the latest information and best practices: Helping you to care for your family pet.

Our clinic follows fear-free principles to help make visits less stressful for pets and their people.

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