When it comes to picking your rabbits diet there is an overwhelming variety of different food and treat options available, so how do you know which diet is best for your rabbit and are there any foods that you should avoid? Over recent years our knowledge of rabbit husbandry, behaviour, and veterinary care have greatly …
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 …
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 …
Please read Millie’s story and share it far and wide. Not just for her, but for all the bunnies stuck in hutches! Written by Love Paws Animal Rescue (@lovepawsrescue) My heart feels broken but almost a little relieved. I went out to walk the dogs and pick up some washing. When I got back Millie …
If you share your life with rabbits then you may be able to relate to the following statements which were made by bunny parents when asked to complete the question ‘You know you have a bunny when…’ You get woken up at precisely the same time every single morning by little feet bounding around your …
Even though rabbits can’t talk, it doesn’t mean we can’t tell how they are feeling. Many people will say it’s easier to tell if a dog is happy, but there are just as many ways you can tell if your rabbit is happy too. So if you are wondering if your bunnies are loving the …
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 …
Rabbit socialisation is essential if you want to effectively bond with your new rabbit. It will also determine how well your rabbit interacts with others of its own species or even other species, if you have other pets. Here are the basics of socialisation. Why is socialisation important? Before we discuss how you socialise your …
If you care for rabbits and need to stay at home because of the Coronavirus, then follow our simple advice here on how to look after your bunnies, during this time, and how to look after yourself, too! Supplies Try to make sure you have enough bunny supplies to last up to two weeks, if …
We probably tell our bunnies all the time how much we love them but here are 11 ways you can show how much you care! When it comes to showing your rabbit that you care, try these suggestions that will not only make your rabbits happy but will help them to stay healthy and become …
