Category: Rabbit Health
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10 signs that your rabbit is under the weather
1. Not moving around, sitting hunched up This can be a sign of several different problems with your rabbit. There may be nothing else to see, but your rabbit needs veterinary attention as many conditions are fatal if not treated urgently. 2. Loss of appetite, looking depressed, fewer or no droppings Your rabbit may be…
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Prevention of flystrike in rabbits
Flystrike is an extremely painful and potentially fatal condition that can occur, seemingly without warning, in the warmer months. This article summarises how to prevent flystrike and what to do if your rabbit is affected. If you would like more advice, don’t hesitate to contact your local Healthy Pet Club practice – as with most conditions,…
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Checking For Lumps and Bumps
Lumps and bumps may be caused by a range of diseases. Some of these are of little consequence to your pet but others are potentially serious. It is important to catch the serious ones early and get them checked out by your vet because early treatment can make all the difference between success and failure.…
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Keeping Your Rabbits Weight in Check
Is your rabbit looking a little tubby? Like us, rabbits probably exercise less and get a few extra treats during the winter months and – like us – may well gain a little weight as a result. That extra weight could put a strain on the cardiovascular system, make it tricky for your rabbit to…
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Basic First Aid
Emergency situations can arise for your pet at any time. As an owner, would you know what to do if your pet required first aid? It’s understandable to be worried and concerned, and the thought of trying to stay calm while your pet is in pain or discomfort isn’t easy. However, there are some things…
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Self Medicating Your Pet
Why giving your pet human medication is dangerous A recent study by the insurance company MORE TH>N has revealed some very worrying trends relating to owners choosing to self-medicate their pets. It was shown that over a third of owners have given their pets human medicine in order to avoid paying vet bills, or simply…
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Dental Care for rabbits
Dental problems in rabbits are quite common. The majority of people are aware that rabbits have four large incisors (front teeth) but you may not realise that behind their upper incisors are two tiny incisors. These are know as the peg teeth. Rabbits also have six upper and five lower molars (cheek teeth) on each…
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Microchipping your pet rabbit
Pet rabbits – whether indoor or outdoor – are just as likely as dogs or cats to escape into the big unknown which is why it is important to microchip your rabbit. Your rabbit cannot wear a collar so a microchip is the only form of identification a rabbit can have. To lose your rabbit…