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“Myxie” rabbits are a sad feature of many a grass verge at this time of year as they wander, seemingly unaware of the obvious dangers they are in.  The myxoma virus which causes this dreadful disease only infects rabbits.  The disease causes disfiguring skin swellings, particularly noticeable around the face and eyes, a high fever [...]

With Spring well under way rabbits that have been ‘cooped up’ all winter will be looking forward to the warmer days ahead and a chance to stretch their legs on owners’ lawns.  But just as they can charge around on our lawns they also each the growing grass - which isn’t necessarily the best diet [...]

Rabbits, like most animals, find winter hard and they rely on their owners to keep them warm, dry and well fed.
 
Here are some tips to help your outdoor bunnie to stay happy and healthy throughout the cold months.
 
• Stock up on straw and hay and provide plenty of extra bedding on cold nights.
 
• Keep bedding [...]

It is probably fair to say that the majority of owners bringing rabbits to vets do so for problems that have a significant nutritional component.     
 
Rabbits are classified as hind gut fermentors and possess a population of microorganisms that allow fermentation to occur within this area (the caecum and the colon).  Rabbits do not [...]