Owning rabbits has its highs and lows – from watching them jump for joy to the holes they dig in your garden. It’s a journey we call Pethood, and our community of pet experts and fellow owners is here to support you and your rabbits with advice about health, behaviour , nutrition and more.
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Christmas over-indulgence often leads to leftovers, and you may be tempted to share this festive fare with your rabbits. But the contents of our plates are rarely suitable for them and you need to be aware of the potential dangers. Instead, while you’re preparing your Christmas dinner, keep a few rabbit-friendly tasty morsels to one side and feed them over the festive season in moderation.
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It’s almost that time of year again… Christmas. And, in the flurry of buying, baking, making, wrapping and decorating, it would be easy to overlook some very important members of your family. But your beloved bunnies can join in with the festivities, thanks to our quick guide to the best gifts you can buy – and creative ideas for DIY rabbit treats.
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As we head into the colder months, it’s time to think ahead and take some simple steps to make sure your rabbit hutch and run are all set up to keep them, warm, dry, healthy and safe, whatever the weather. Rabbit Welfare and Fund (RWAF) veterinary surgeon Richard Saunders gives some advice on how to prepare your rabbits’ home for the winter season.
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With Halloween just around the corner, why not get creative and conjure up some spookily themed treats for your rabbits?
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Your rabbits' rear end may not be the cuddliest part of their body, but it's important to keep a close eye on your pet's backside as part of good general health care. Veterinary surgeon Catherine Thomas gives the bottom line on what to look out for.
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However much love and attention you give your rabbits, it can be tricky to spot and interpret the rabbit body language that demonstrates their affection for you in return. We asked animal behaviourist Rosie Bescoby for the signs to look out for that show they care.
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Your rabbits' eyes are windows to their wellbeing. Here are some simple eye care tips from veterinary expert Catherine Thomas to help keep your pet's big, beautiful peepers bright and healthy.
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We asked three experts for their top tips on keeping your bunnies warm and well throughout the colder months. Read on for their recommendations.
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Make the festive season extra special for your rabbits, with luxury Christmas presents and treatments that you can recreate at home.
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Ear problems in rabbits are extremely common, no matter what their breed. Vet Catherine Thomas advises on how to spot, treat and prevent the condition in your bunnies.
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No matter how well you know your bunnies, you’re bound to find some of their behaviour a little baffling. To help understand what’s at the root of their actions, clinical animal behaviourist Rosie Bescoby answers some frequently asked rabbit behaviour questions and provides her tips for tackling tricky situations.
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Seeing rabbits in need struck a chord with Emma Hartshorne and she began rescuing bunnies, creating an amazing outdoor area for them in the process. Below, Emma shares tips from her own experience, on how to create a space for your rabbits that will keep them healthy and happy.
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There are many misleading ideas surrounding your bunnies’ jabs. Here, vet Catherine Thomas tackles some common confusions, and explains why it’s so important to protect your pet’s health.
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Competing in shows can be a lot of fun for both you and your bunny. Here, Dave Gallagher, whose rabbit won Best in Show at 2017's prestigious London Championship Show (the UK's top competition for small animals) shares his tips for success.
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Discover Petplan's pet guide on keeping a healthy rabbit, with useful tips on how to spot signs of illness and taking steps to prevent sickness.
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To help you find a gift that suits your bunny and bank balance this festive season, we've asked two experts to recommend their choice of pet-related presents at a range of affordable price points. Plus, they've provided ideas for some 'splurge' purchases to really spoil your pets!
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Rabbits are a social species, and while their instinct is to interact with other bunnies, your pet will also enjoy being sociable with you. Our expert explains how you can use that special time to train your bunnies to hop over when called.
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Are you the owner of rabbits that occasionally like to nibble on you? Clinical animal behaviourist Rosie Bescoby explores what may be causing this perplexing behaviour and what you can do to prevent it.
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Head tilt may sound like a cute bunny quirk but, as Petplan vet Brian Faulkner explains, it can point to serious health issues. Here, he shares his advice on spotting the signs, and explains the steps you should take to help your rabbits.
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Rabbits are prone to dental issues, but it’s often easy to miss the signs. So we’ve rounded up expert advice on how to maintain your rabbits’ dental health and spot the symptoms when there’s a problem.
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Rabbits in the wild survive by avoiding predators, and your pet bunnies have the same instincts. Here are some of the everyday things that frighten them, and how you can help them overcome those fears.
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Did you know that your rabbits’ skin and fur can be a good indicator of their overall health? Petplan vet Brian Faulkner explains what certain conditions may be telling you about your bunnies’ wellbeing, and how you can keep them in tip-top health.
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There isn’t one perfect weight for rabbits – as with all pets, breed and size make a huge difference. In order to determine if a rabbit is a healthy weight, vets use a body condition scoring scale, which can easily be done at home following our step-by-step guide.
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The journey to the vet need not be a traumatic experience for your rabbit, and with the right preparation, stress levels can be kept to a minimum for both of you
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Unlike dogs or cats, which make obvious efforts to ‘speak’ to us by barking or meowing, rabbits are generally quiet creatures. So how can we decode rabbit language to better understand what they’re feeling?
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Flex your creative skills and share the Christmas cheer with your furry friend this year. Here, Mel Tibbs explains how to make three nutritious and delicious homemade bunny treats, perfect for the festive season.
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You may have noticed that your fluffy friends have begun shedding their winter coats already, or perhaps they drop their fur all year round. Whatever the season, the amount of fur your rabbits lose can provide an insight into their overall wellbeing. Kim Sullivan lists a few things to look out for.
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As the temperature rises, so does the likelihood of your rabbits overheating. To help keep your bunnies cool and healthy this summer, we’ve rounded up our best heat-busting tricks.
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Rabbits may not be as expressive as cats and dogs, but there are still lots of ways to recognise when they’re content. APBC-accredited animal behaviour counsellor Rosie Bescoby shares her expert advice on rabbit bonding.
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Rabbits don’t handle heat especially well – it’s not as if they can slip out of their fur coats and fix themselves an iced drink. They can suffer from heat stress and become ill very quickly when exposed to high temperatures, so it’s our job as owners to provide relief from sunny weather.
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Our infographic is full of fun stats, fact and top tips about the wellbeing of our furry friends.
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As a rabbit owner, you may be worried if you see your bunny pulling out her own fur. However, fur pulling or plucking is usually a normal behaviour, predominantly seen in female rabbits. Behaviourist Inga MacKellar takes us through three of the most common reasons for this puzzling habit.
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Bunnies should always have clear, healthy eyes, but even the healthiest, happiest rabbit can be prone to eye problems. Here’s what to look out for and how to keep your bunny bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
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Make the festive season special for your rabbits with these three safe and easy-to-make Christmas presents, perfect for bunnies.
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Following a few simple guidelines from the Rabbit Welfare Association will mean your bunny can live in comfort and stay in excellent health.
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Healthy, happy rabbits need plenty of space to run around in and the opportunity to behave as they would in the wild. Here, the Rabbit Welfare Association (RWAF) shares some useful tips on keeping your bunnies bouncing with good health.
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Recognising certain bunny behaviours can help you to understand what your rabbit is feeling. Mel Tibbs looks at three classic signals bunnies use to communicate, and explains what they mean.
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The snacking habits of Bugs Bunny and Peter Rabbit are not to be copied! Deirdre Vine offers nutritional guidance about the sort of nibbles rabbits should get their teeth into for a healthy hop, skip and jump.
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Rabbits are sociable and like to keep active. A bored bunny can become destructive and even depressed. Mel Tibbs explores some top tips to keep your rabbit happy and engaged and your carpet intact!
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Vets report that four out of five rabbits coming into practice have a health problem that is directly related to poor diet, such as obesity, overgrown teeth and constipation. The good news is that many of these are easily prevented once we understand a bit more about what our pet rabbits should be eating and why.
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Some signals your rabbits give you, like binkies or jumping for joy, are easy to interpret, but other clues as to what your pets might be feeling aren't always as obvious. Our guide can help make bunny behaviour clearer.
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Your rabbits' toilet habits may not be your favourite subject, but it's one you're likely to be familiar with. Still, do you know why bunnies might like to do their business in strange ways? Our expert gets to the bottom of some perplexing behaviours.
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