Health and Welfare

Everything you need to know about rabbit illnesses, common problems and general health can be found here, presented in an easy-to-follow format, and illustrated throughout with photos and film clips.

Rex rabbits are special, as anyone who has owned such a creature will tell you. Their luxurious soft fur is utterly beautiful, but ironically the same chrematistic can cause health issues. This article examines the rex rabbit, how to care for them,...

Getting your rabbit correctly sexed is vitally important, especially if you intend to keep more than one. You will find here the definitive guide to sexing your rabbit, illustrated throughout.

Everything you need to know about rabbit care and welfare can be found here, presented in an easy-to-follow format, and illustrated throughout with photos and film clips.

Bonding rabbits can be stressful to all concerned, and in this article, you will find all the information you need to increase your chances of successfully finding a friend for your rabbit. Illustrated throughout with photos and film clips.

This article examines the topic of unplanned rabbit litters, the many reasons why this phenomenon is so common, and how to prevent your pet from becoming another similar statistic.

You will find here absolutely everything you need to know about guinea pigs, their care, welfare, health issues and lots more. Illustrated throughout with photos and film clips.

House rabbits are not suitable for everyone, and here we examine the pros and cons of house bunnies, with useful advice on what you need to consider before committing to this often life-changing decision. We examine the essentials to give you the best...

Aggressive rabbits are not a laughing matter, and this article explains what is going on and gives advice on how to manage a rabbit that lunges, bites or attacks, and what options are available to cope.

There can be several causes for a rabbit becoming wet around its tail area. Often starting slowly, it then over time gets progressively worse to the point where it is very painful and distressing to the rabbit. This article advises on how to prevent...

Rabbits vary a lot in how they deal with new and stressful situations, and this article looks at why this fear response is significant in some individuals, and what can be done to help them cope.

Losing a much-loved pet bunny at any age can be a distressing experience. Losing one whilst it is still young is even more upsetting as there is often no obvious reason to explain what went wrong. Premature death in rabbits is discussed fully in this...

Whilst rabbits can be bonded using various methods, some are more stressful them others. In this article, we examine what stress bonding is about and how it can be used in some circumstances to assist the bonding process.

Infanticide in rabbits is usually a result of Mum getting carried away with her enthusiasm whilst cleaning her newborns, and although only a small minority of rabbits engage in this activity, the topic warrants discussion and this article examines the...

Whether a pet owner, breeder or rescue centre worker, the arrival of new rabbits brings with it various potential problems and risks. This article discusses how to spot basic problems and what steps to take to prevent disease from being brought in.

When one litter or more are born within a rabbit group, this can present a whole host of problems. This article examines the pitfalls and what can be done to ensure the successful survival of the newborns.

Biosecurity applies to pet owners and commercial premises alike. This article discusses the importance of managing risks to reduce the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, whether you own one little pet bunny or many.

It can come as a surprise to owners to discover that their seemingly healthy pet rabbit has developed dental disease. In this article we examine what can be done to prevent or treat dental disease in rabbits, starting with a summary of what dental disease...

Gut stasis in rabbits is often fatal, especially as the seriousness of this devastating condition is often only apparent once it is already too late. This article examines what gut stasis is, and what can be done to prevent it as well as how to treat...

The hand-rearing of baby rabbits is rarely successful if you have not done it before. This article examines why this is so, and how to give orphaned babies the best chance of survival.

How to successfully groom long haired or fluffy rabbits and guinea pigs, with illustrated tips on techniques to keep the fur neat, tidy and knot-free.