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My two bunnies seem to have mange on their ears, toes, and noses. They don’t seem to be in pain though. I would rather not inject them with medicine such as Ivermectin; I am afraid they could get sick from the toxins. What are my other options?

Mange infections are very itchy and incredibly uncomfortable in any species. Treatment with either ivermectin or selamectin is very safe and also very effective. Please make an appointment with a rabbit-savvy veterinarian as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis...

My bun is a feisty little thing and is hard to groom. Do you offer rabbit nail clippings and anal scent gland cleaning services? If so what do you charge?

Hi, I certainly understand that wiggly buns can be a challenge to groom at home from personal experience! We certainly can trim nails and clean out the scent glands if needed (although often the rabbits groom this area ok on...

If you receive a ferret on an initial exam that presents with symptoms of adrenal disease, what tests (if any) would you want to run and what are their costs?

Unfortunately no cases are alike. The definitive test for adrenal gland disease in ferrets is a blood steroid profile that is submitted to an outside lab. This profile checks the blood levels of several hormones to help to confirm adrenal...

I am going to be adopting a Flemish Giant rabbit and was wondering how much the spay and neuter will cost?

Congratulations on your new baby! We would always recommend a full examination prior to spay / neuter surgery to ensure that your new bun is healthy and doing well before going forward with general anesthesia and surgery ($56). Once we...

Do you treat Guinea pigs?

Yes we treat guinea pigs! Our veterinarians have extensive experience in the medical and surgical treatment of guinea pigs, as well as helping with wellness care and disease prevention. Give us a call at 813 885 4477 to set up an appointment...

My bunny has a circular scar on his right side, could it just be a bite mark from other bunnies — we left him with a friend to “bunny”sit and she has other bunnies — or could it be something serious? How can i treat it?

Thanks for contacting us with your bunny question. There are several conditions that could result in a circular hairless area including trauma, bacterial skin infection,fungal skin infection (ringworm),and mites, among others. A physical examination, likely with some further skin diagnostics...

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