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They’re not just a Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Rat, Mouse or Bird. We aren’t just a vet. We have now expended to providing care for Guinea pigs, Rats and Mice.
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The Rabbit Doctors are a team of dedicated Veterinarians and Nurses providing expert care for your pets. We are passionate about all things pocket pet and provide a gold standard of care for your little friends. As the brainchild of Dr. Gerry Skinner, the team has rapidly expanded to provide even bigger and better service to small herbivores. Based in Melbourne, Australia, The Rabbit Doctors have been lovingly caring and treating rabbits since 2013.

22/01/2026

We will be closed for the Public Holidays this Monday, the 26th of January. We will be open as normal on Tuesday, the 27th of January, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.⁣⁣
For emergencies, please attend your local emergency centre.
✅Please check your bunny’s medications and ensure you have enough to get you through the closure period, if not contact us ASAP to get your script filled.
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✅Ensure you have your local emergency clinic’s contact number saved in case of urgent matters during our closure period.
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✅Don’t forget to stock up on your favourite treats for your little ones!
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20/01/2026

On Wednesdays, we jump! Happy Jump-day Every-bunny! 🚀 -⁠
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18/01/2026

We are closing early on Thursday, the 22nd of January, for staff education training. Our clinic will be opening as normal on Friday, the 23rd at 8 am.
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17/01/2026

Hop into a brand new week with extra fluff and positive vibes. Sunday Bun-day is here! ✨
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15/01/2026

Weekend mission: Maximum relaxation. What's your fur baby's chill-out strategy? Hoppy Fri-yay Every-bunny! -⁠
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13/01/2026

Leaping into Wednesday like a fur missile! What antics are your fluffballs up to today? Happy Jump-day Every-bunny! 🐇 -⁠
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10/01/2026

Sun’s out, buns out! Enjoy a beautiful and bouncy Sunday Bun-day! ☀️🐰 -⁠
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09/01/2026

WEATHER ALERT FOR VICTORIA

The next few days will be pretty scary and unsettling for all of us in Victoria. Having animals makes everything a bit more difficult. Make sure you have, and know your fire plan ( even Dr Gerry, who lives in a Port Melbourne apartment has a fire plan for her humans and 9 bunnies….).

If you need to evacuate with your rabbits , birds or other pets and you do not have a place planned to evacuate to, or cannot get there safely, The Rabbit Doctors clinic will look after you. If you are coming to us please try and get a message to the clinic - phone or multichat ( Gerry will keep a closer eye on multichat out of hours till the danger resides..).

Stay safe everyone- keep cool and hydrated and in touch with each other.

08/01/2026

Embracing the fluffiness of Fri-yay with my furry friend! Hoppy Fri-yay Every-bunny!
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07/01/2026

This sweet little lady hopped in for her routine 6-monthly health check, an especially important visit as she’s now 11 years old. Regular wellness checks play a vital role in keeping senior rabbits comfortable, healthy, and thriving.
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Alongside her physical exam, where we checked her weight, listened to her heart, looked in her ears, eyes and mouth and checked for signs of arthritis, she also had her UPC (urine protein creatinine ratio) checked. Like many rabbits, she lives with a protein losing nephropathy, a type of kidney disease. While this condition can’t be cured, it can be carefully managed with ongoing monitoring and medication. Regular blood and urine testing helps us ensure her treatment is working effectively and allows us to catch any changes early, even those happening behind the scenes.
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🐾 Why losing protein in your rabbit's wee matters
Kidney disease is common even in younger rabbits and often is without obvious early signs. Proteins lost through the kidneys include the proteins that build your muscles, allowing your blood to clot when it should. The proteins are also part of your immune system and carriers of medication around the body. The proteins themselves can do further damage to the kidney over time causing more extensive kidney disease and damage.
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🐾 Common signs of protein losing nephropathy in rabbits may include:
• Drinking or urinating more (sometimes not in the litter tray)
• Weight loss despite a good appetite
• Muscle weakness
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We use regular check ups and monitoring of blood and urine samples to help keep her happy and healthy. 💚 -⁠
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06/01/2026

Jump-day agenda: Spread joy, share fluff, and hop into the midweek fun! -⁠
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Address

888 Sydney Road

3058

Opening Hours

Monday	07:30 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 18:00
Thursday	08:30 - 19:00
Friday	08:30 - 19:00
Saturday	10:00 - 17:00

Website

https://therabbitdoctors.com.au/, https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/57kg25qdvhc37jkihtqd8/RAW2024.pdf?rlkey=sq74eoeqqmfch8u

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Our Story

The Rabbit Doctors are a team of dedicated Veterinarians and Nurses supported by a large referral hospital in the Melbourne Suburb of Collingwood. Drs Gerry Skinner, Lizzie Selby, Ruby Ivanov, Nicole Su, and Supanee Tan are supported by Rabbit Nurses Dee, Alanna, Claire, and Anthea Woodrow along with a fully equipped 24hour Referral and Intensive Care Hospital. This means we are able to provide around the clock care for your rabbit companions. The Rabbit Doctors are available for both primary and referral consultation at the Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE) in Collingwood business hours Monday to Friday and selected hours on Saturdays. Housecalls are available by request for vaccinations and general check-ups. All unwell bunnies need to come into the clinic in order for us to provide adequate care.