Small pets often show signs of illness only very late — prey animals like rabbits and guinea pigs hide weakness for as long as they can. To prevent a small change from becoming an emergency, an attentive eye in everyday life is worthwhile: on eating, droppings, activity and breathing. At our practice in Cremlingen, easily reachable from Braunschweig, Königslutter, Wolfenbüttel and Wolfsburg. We advise you on husbandry, feeding, preventive care and treatment of your small pet.
For small-pet owners · Overview
Vet for small pets in Cremlingen, Braunschweig & Region
Rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters need their own dedicated approach. This overview leads you to our services for small pets and to guide topics around husbandry, feeding and typical complaints.
Our services for small pets
What we do for your small pet
From a first health check to dental treatment. We take time for the special needs of small patients.
Small-pet medicine
General examination, advice and treatment for rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
Learn morePreventive care & vaccination
Health check, vaccination protection and parasite control, tailored to the individual small pet.
Learn moreVeterinary dentistry
Dental check and treatment, especially important with the continuously growing teeth of rabbits and guinea pigs.
Learn moreSurgery
Surgical procedures in a calm environment set up for small patients.
Learn moreDiagnostics & laboratory
Imaging and laboratory diagnostics — available for our small patients as well.
Learn moreAll services
Overview of our complete range of services at Kleintierpraxis Cremlingen.
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Rabbits
All about the rabbit
Rabbits are social animals with high requirements for space, enrichment and a species-appropriate diet. Hay should make up the main part of the ration, for enrichment, dental wear and a healthy digestion. If a rabbit eats less or not at all, this is always a warning sign and should be examined by a vet promptly.
- Rabbits — overview
- Keeping rabbits
- Feeding rabbits
- When rabbits stop eating — loss of appetite as a warning sign.
- Diarrhoea in rabbits
- Rabbit snuffles
- Dental disease in rabbits & guinea pigs
- Uveitis (also in rabbits)
Please note: the guide articles linked here are currently available in German.
Guinea pigs
All about the guinea pig
Guinea pigs are markedly social animals and should not be kept alone. They need fresh hay every day, a vitamin-C-rich diet and enough space to move. As with rabbits, the continuously growing teeth are a frequent topic in our consultations.
Hamsters
All about the hamster
Hamsters are crepuscular and nocturnal. And need rest during the day. Changes in the day–night rhythm, in activity or in eating can be first signs of complaints. If your hamster sleeps unusually little, appears very quiet or shows changes in its coat, an appointment at the practice is worthwhile.
- When the hamster does not sleep — what may be behind sleep problems.
What to watch for
Signs you should not wait on
With small pets, every hour counts once they weaken. Bring your pet in promptly if you notice the following signs:
- reduced or absent eating (in rabbits a serious warning sign),
- fewer or no droppings,
- laboured or accelerated breathing, nasal discharge, sticky eyes,
- noticeable lethargy, withdrawal or head tilt,
- drooling, tooth grinding or changed food intake.
This page cannot replace a veterinary examination, when in doubt, an appointment at the practice is the safe way.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the vet for small pets
Which small pets do you treat?
At our practice we primarily treat rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. For questions about other small pets we are happy to advise you personally.
When should I bring my small pet to the practice?
Small pets often show complaints very late. Bring your pet in if it eats less, withdraws, breathes with effort, or shows changes in droppings or behaviour, in rabbits, loss of appetite is a serious warning sign.
Why are dental problems so important in rabbits and guinea pigs?
The teeth of rabbits and guinea pigs grow throughout life. Unsuitable feeding or dental misalignment can lead to pain, loss of appetite and serious secondary disease, an early presentation is therefore sensible.
Arrange an appointment
Would you like to bring your small pet in?
Book an appointment online or give us a call. We are happy to advise you personally.