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Pet Poisons
Many of the things we have around the house can potentially have devastating consequences for our pets. Some things we can tolerate can be damaging to them.
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Travelling with your rabbit
Learn more about travelling with your rabbit through our top ten tips on stress free travel that's is better for the both of you.
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Mites and Your Rabbit
Mites live on the skin of your rabbit, and can make uncomfortable and looking less than their best. Keeping your rabbit mite-free will keep them healthy!
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Fleas and your rabbit
Although rabbits get fleas less frequently than their cat or dog counterparts, they can catch the itchy critters from other family pets or from wild rabbits.
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Feeding Rabbits
Rabbits are social animals that like to be kept in pairs or groups, find out more about keeping your rabbit with another pet with our guide.
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Can my rabbit be housed with my other pets?
Rabbits are social animals that like to be kept in pairs or groups, find out more about keeping your rabbit with another pet with our guide.
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Body Condition Scoring
Body condition scoring is a system developed by vets to help you assess if your dog, cat or rabbit is the correct weight.
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Bringing Your Rabbit Home
Is there anything more exciting than bringing your new rabbit home for the very first time? And, as we always advocate having more than one rabbit, bringing home a pair can be double the fun! Making sure you have everything you need to get your bunnies settled in on their first day is a great way to keep them healthy and happy.
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Rabbit Arthritis
Osteoarthritis, often referred to just as arthritis, is a painful disease caused by wear and tear of a joint. It makes movement difficult and sore.
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Looking After Your Rabbit's Teeth
As rabbit teeth grow throughout their lives, making sure their dental health is looked after is a key part of keeping any rabbit healthy and happy.
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Helping Your Pet Cope In Groups Of People
We’d encourage pet owners to make sure their pet is in a safe, warm place, away from any potential stress inducing activity.
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Rabbit Vaccinations
A rabbit vaccination helps prevent various diseases & viruses. Find all the advice you need about vaccinating your rabbit and request an appointment online.
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Rabbits And Car Travel
Safe and calm car travel for your rabbit Most bunnies are not great travellers and some may have never even have been in a car. It’s important to make the whole experience as stress-free as possible.
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Housing Your Rabbit
Explore our rabbit accommodation advice which includes hutches and enclosures, and others, but whichever you choose, it must be warm, dry and safe.
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Choosing Your New Rabbit
It can be tempting to think of rabbits as being fairly generic, but there are 62 different rabbit breeds registered with the British Rabbit Council.
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Microchipping Your Rabbit
Find out how having your rabbit microchipped is a great idea as you are more likely to trace and be reunited with your bunny if it goes missing.
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Rabbit Grooming
Your rabbit needs to be groomed regularly. Regular brushing keeps your bunny’s coat in great condition, preventing the formation of matts which can irritate the skin and lead to infections or the deadly disease flystrike. Although rabbits regularly groom themselves, grooming removes excess fur that might be ingested otherwise, and cause problems with the hairballs. Lastly a good brush helps your pet get used to being handled and allows you to check for lumps or bumps that shouldn’t be there.
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E. Cuniculi And Your Rabbit
E. cuniculi is a microscopic brain and kidney parasite. While many rabbits can carry the parasite and show no signs, others can develop deadly disease.
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Have You Pet Proofed Your Festive Season?
Have you pet proofed your festive season to avoid any accidents or more serious incidents? Contact one of our Vets4Pets surgeries to find out more.
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Spring Cleaning Dangers For Pets
Spring is now upon us and families across the UK are ready to give their house a good clear out and enjoy more time in the garden, many with their pets.