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Poni · Joined: 23 Nov 2009

I live in Gunsan. I got a pet rabbit, awesome idea, except he needs to be fixed and no vet near me knows anything about rabbits. Does anyone know of any vets in SK who specialize in rabbits, I am willing to go the distance. And yes I have already looked online. Thx.

Scamps · Joined: 01 Feb 2008

There is a veterinary hospital in Seoul near Yangjae Station (Orange line #3) that specializes in rabbits and other small exotic animals. Half their patients are rabbits and that's where I take my rabbits too. They're really wonderful. My doctor, Dr. Kwan, can speak English too. They're open 24 hrs for emergencies but regular business hours are 9 am to 11 pm every day.
Their website is: http://www.acris-ah.co.kr/index.html (Korean only) but you can find their phone number there too.

Good luck to you and your rabbit! ^^

Poni · Joined: 23 Nov 2009

Thank you so much for the reply! I honestly didn't think anyone would have any info for me...you are amazing!

Scamps · Joined: 01 Feb 2008

My pleasure! As a rabbit owner and friend of bunnies it was my duty to help. I'm glad I saw it because I don't visit this site as much lately.
Also, if you're looking for other animal lovers in Korea there is a website especially for expats called Animal Rescue Korea. www.animalrescuekorea.org
They have bunnies for adoption (as well as cats, dogs, etc) visit the same animal shelter every week on Saturday and have fundraisers about once a month to help sick animals. A wonderful group with good connections. You can find a pet sitter as well...

Died By Bear · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:14 pm Post subject:

Reminds of the girl I knew who had a pet rabbit. She had vaca coming up, so she asked this Korean student to take care of rabbit. Student's family agrees, girl goes on vacation, and you can only imagine what happened while she was gone.

Never let someone take care of your rabbit that you do not absolutely trust 100%.

Scamps · Joined: 01 Feb 2008

What are you talking about? This thread isn't about letting some child watch our bunnies-it's about finding a qualified rabbit doctor.
As far as I'm concerned, Acris Animal Hospital is top-notch. I take my own rabbits there and one time one of them was very sick and they only gave her a 50/50 chance but they managed to save her and I'm very grateful to them. They have a special "ward" there just for rabbits, which half of their patients are. They even have their own website and store where you can buy all kinds of rabbit treats, like dried clover, arrowroot, acorn cones, apple tree sticks, etc. In my opinion it's the absolute best place. And I think anyone would be hard-pressed to find a place like that in their home countries.

Died By Bear · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:41 pm Post subject:

I'm talking about rabbit stew. I'm trying to warn people about the dangers of letting other people that you don't know very well take care of your rabbit if you decide to take a little jaunt to SEA. I'm trying to help other rabbit owners NOT see their pet become rabbit stew in some adjuma's dinner. Is that so bad?

Scamps · Joined: 01 Feb 2008

No, it's not bad..just off topic. I mean, that could happen with a pet dog too. I think most people know better than to trust their students to care for their pets.

Scamps · Joined: 01 Feb 2008

He mailed the box to her with the rabbit inside?? Was the rabbit alive when it reached his owner? Rabbits need to eat regularly. If they don't eat even for 8 hours it could make them really sick. Your coworker was so cruel.

Once I found a girl (American) who told me she used to raise rabbits and knew a lot about them but after a few days she asked me to come back early because she didn't want to eat another dinner next to them.
She told me she has a big enough place..I didn't force her to take them but then she turned into a whiny b****.

gypsymaria · Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Location: Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Sorry to revive such an old topic, but I'm SO glad I found this. I think the rabbit I got from someone else on this forum is sick with a respiratory infection because his cage was so filthy and had so much ammonia buildup in the soiled hay. His nose is crusty and has dried blood on it, which he won't let me try to wash off, and his eyes are runny, which I didn't notice upon my first in-person look at him when I picked him up. Sad

Internet searches were turning up ZILCH for English-speaking vets in Seoul that could work well with rabbits. Thank goodness for Dave's!

So, thanks, OP, and anyone else who posted useful info! I'm going to call this vet ASAP and hope I can get in for an appointment soon. I don't think it's life-threatening at the moment, but I'm new to rabbit ownership, so I don't want to take chances in case it gets more serious.

nero · Joined: 11 Mar 2009

Good luck. There's nothing worse than seeing an animal suffer unnecessarily.