Q: From what age should I sterilise my rabbit? And is it necessary if I only have one rabbit? A: We highly recommend the sterilisation of rabbits. Naturally, allowing unregulated breeding will soon lead to an overpopulation, but there are also other important considerations. Rabbits need companionship to be happy, but can also fight. Sterilised […]
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Who doesn’t love rabbits? They’re so cute and fluffy, but there are a few things that you need to consider in order to keep your rabbit happy and healthy. Besides doing the basics right, remember that your rabbit also needs to see a veterinarian regularly, and especially if he is ill. 1. Fresh water Would
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Q: Do rabbits show specific signs of aging and do older rabbits need specific care? A: Aging pets require different care, but how do you know at which age you need to start a different care routine? And how do you tell a rabbit’s age if, for example, he is a rescue? The average lifespan
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Is your rabbit struggling with hairballs? Diet can help. Hairballs can occur in rabbits who are fed an inadequate amount of dietary roughage. Unlike cats, rabbits are unable to vomit, so the hair they lick from their coats can collect in their stomachs. Rabbits suffering from hairballs should be given a maintenance diet containing between
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Q: Do I have to brush my bunny’s teeth to keep them clean? A: No, you do not. If rabbits are fed good-quality hay daily, with the addition of limited amounts of extruded pellets and some greens and veggies, then their teeth should maintain themselves. Rabbit dental problems occur when they are not fed properly,
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That lovely ball of fur with his cute ears can melt any animal lover’s heart. Bunnies have starred in many stories, from Peter Rabbit to Bugs Bunny, and have entertained people both young and old. No wonder people consider rabbits as pets, but it is only in the past 50 or 60 years that they
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Q: How can I tell if my rabbit has dental disease, and how can I prevent it? A: One of the most common problems seen by veterinarians in pet rabbits is dental disease. The most valuable key to treatment and management of dental disease is early detection. Therefore, regular check-up visits to the veterinarian is
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