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Toilet train your rabbit today
1 CommentQ: Can I train my granddaughters’ rabbit? She won’t use the plastic tray that we bought. We don’t want her to be uncomfortable in a wet hutch.
A: Rabbits are generally very clean pets and will naturally choose one spot in their hutch to go to the toilet. Watch your rabbit over a number of days and you’ll see which spot she’s chosen, then place the litter Read more
Posted in Behaviour problems
Tagged rabbit, rabbits, toilet training, toileting
Neutering: behind the scenes
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Having our pets neutered is highly recommended by most vets – but what actually happens to our four-legged friends when they have the operation? Vet Marc Abraham explains all
Neutering is an important part of responsible pet ownership: it not only stops your pet having unwanted litters, but also prevents potential behavioural, medical and surgical problems such as breast cancer. It’s also the perfect opportunity to get your pet microchipped. Read more
Posted in Veterinary problems
Tagged castration, cat, dog, neutering, rabbit, spaying, vets
Do pets really have emotions?
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It’s hard to tell how our pets are feeling. Do they feel emotions as complex as ours? Or are we overly attentive to how they feel? Deirdre Vine investigates. From the new issue of PetPeople magazine Read more
Posted in PetPeople magazine archive
Tagged behaviour, cat, dog, emotions, pet relationships, rabbit
How the humble rabbit became the Easter bunny
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Ever wondered why rabbits are so often associated with Easter? Vet Marc Abraham enlightens you…
This Easter, most of us will be looking forward to getting some chocolate, perhaps in the shape of a bunny. But how did the rabbit become so inextricably linked with Easter tradition?
Posted in TitBits: news and more
Tagged bunny, easter, rabbit
Everything you ever needed to know about rabbits… from A to Z
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Thinking of adding a bunny to your menagerie this Easter? Clare Pemberley offers 26 expert tips to help you keep them happy. From the PetPeople magazine archive
A is for aggression
Your bunny will be much less likely to bite or scratch if neutered or spayed, provided with plenty of space and picked up correctly. Read more
Posted in PetPeople magazine archive
Tagged aggression, diet, exercise, grass, grooming, litter tray, neutering, rabbit, rescue pets, teeth, tips, vaccinations, worming
Does your pet smell? Here’s what to do
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If your pet smells bad, you need to identify the source of the odour – for everyone’s sake. It may be something simple that you can sort out yourself, or it may need your veterinary surgeon’s help. We’ve asked PetPeople magazine vet Alison Logan for her top tips
Is something offensive stuck to your cat’s fur somewhere? Has your dog rolled in something unpleasant? Groom it out first if possible (easier when dry) then use an odour-eliminating pet shampoo – remember that cats do not naturally like being washed, and rabbits will need careful drying afterwards. Tomato ketchup is said to be very effective at counteracting the smell of fox muck, which Read more
Posted in Veterinary problems
Tagged bad breath, cat, cat bite abscess, dog, ear infection, flyblown, fur, infections, rabbit, skin, smell, teeth
The quick checks that could save your pet’s life
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Examining your pet regularly can help you to nip common ailments in the bud before they become more serious. Brian Faulkner, Petplan’s Vet of the Year 2008, outlines the essentials steps of a quick checkup
Caring for your pet doesn’t stop with feeding and exercise. Noticing that something is unusual in your pet and seeking early veterinary attention can often be the difference between curing a condition or not. Follow this five-minute routine at least once a month with your dog, cat or rabbit and you will not only become familiar with what is normal in your own pet, but you’ll be able to help your vet detect subtle abnormalities much sooner. Read more
Diet: are you feeding your rabbits the right way? Read this to be absolutely sure
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With digestive system disorders so common in rabbits, it’s important to feed them the right diet. Here are vet Alison Logan’s essential recommendations
Grass – but make him work for it
Letting your rabbit graze on your lawn not only provides him with nutrition, but also mental stimulation and exercise. No rabbit should spend all his time in a hutch. Do not, however, be tempted to feed grass mowings, which may have started to ferment. Read more
Posted in Diet, Veterinary problems
Tagged diet, rabbit
How to keep your pet content in old age
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We all want our animal companions to live long and happy lives, so how can we ensure they stay in optimum health during their advancing years? Victoria Spicer seeks advice from the experts. From the PetPeople magazine archive As with … Read more
Posted in PetPeople magazine archive, Veterinary problems
Tagged age, cat, dog, health, hints, older pets, pet, pets, quality of life, rabbit, tips
Can’t eat, won’t eat? Why your pet may be off its food
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Julie Hunt reports on what steps to take when your beloved pet starts refusing its food. From the Petpeople magazine archive You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink, goes the old saying. But how … Read more
Posted in Diet, PetPeople magazine archive, Veterinary problems
Tagged cat, diet, dog, eating, food, pet food, rabbit
