All rabbits are born with the instinct to run when handled (after all, they are prey in the wild), however with correct and gentle handling and lot of patience, you can win your rabbit’s trust and turn him or her into a pleasure to own.

Vaccinations

Rabbits can be vaccinated against two diseases Myxomatosis and Viral Haemorrhagic Disease. Myxomatosis vaccine can be given from 6weeks of age and VHD from 10weeks. Both vaccine require booster vaccinations to be most effective.

Neutering

Rabbits can develop many behavioural problems such as aggression, and other problems such as tumours; having your rabbit neutered can prevent or greatly reduce the risk of these problems.

Fly strike

Fly strike is a potentially life threatening condition where flies lay eggs on the soiled areas of your rabbit and the maggots hatch out and burrow into the skin. It is essential that you check your rabbits rear end at least once daily throughout the summer months and keep their living conditions clean. Call us immediately if you find fly eggs or maggots on your rabbit.

Diet

To keep your rabbit’s teeth and digestive system working properly, feed a diet of 75% hay, 20% fresh greens and only 5% dry food!!!! This also works out much cheaper for you, as well as keeping your rabbit in tip-top condition! Ignore any advice to not feed greens until 6 months etc, these generally tend to be old wives’ tales.