Winter can affect both outdoor and indoor rabbits, so have a look at these winter tips to help keep your rabbits happy during the winter months. By Veterinary Surgeon Lisa Butwell Keeping outdoor rabbits warm during winter Give your rabbits plenty of hay and straw to make a bed with and replace any damp or …
GI stasis in rabbits is also known as the silent killer. The first 12 hours are crucial. You need to act quickly to save your rabbit. This blog is here to help you, help your bunny. We have collated some great tips from ourselves and other rabbit parents, on what can be done the …
Fly strike is an extremely unpleasant condition and can affect our bunnies. No pet owner wants to see their beloved bunny suffering, so it’s important that we do all we can to protect them. And the best way to achieve this is by knowing how fly strike occurs. What is fly strike and how do …
Rabbits are very different to dogs and cats, because an illness that may not be serious for a dog or cat can be life threatening for a rabbit. This means that it is important for rabbit owners to be able to quickly recognise the signs of serious illness, so appropriate treatment can be provided. This …
Water is so important to rabbits and their health in many different ways. Follow our tips on what symptoms to look out for when a rabbit becomes dehydrated & how you can prevent it. Does your rabbit prefer to drink water out of a bowl or a bottle? This is a very important question that …
Rabbits do not cope well in hot weather as they cannot sweat and therefore cannot cool themselves down. If they are exposed to hot temperatures they can suffer from heatstroke (also know as heat exhaustion) and this can happen very quickly and can be extremely dangerous for rabbits. Please take extra care to keep your …
The earlier you spot any illness signs with your rabbit the better as rabbits are prey animals and will hide their illnesses. Here we have listed what signs to look our for when your rabbit is ill. Signs all is not well: Difference in behaviour Doesn’t come to greet you Not interested in food Not …
From time to time your bunnies may need syringe feeding & (depending on your bunny) it’s not always easy to administer food or medications from a syringe into a rabbits mouth. So here are some handy tips to help make it easier for you and less stressful for your bunny. Carry out in an unfamiliar …
