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Everything you ever needed to know about rabbits… from A to Z

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Posted on April 3, 2012 by Petplan
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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 >

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Does your pet smell? Here’s what to do

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Posted on March 29, 2012 by Petplan
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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 >

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Problems with your rabbit’s teeth?

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Posted on April 18, 2011 by Petplan

Q: Our vet has had to trim and file our rabbit’s teeth a couple of times now, and I’m worried that we’re not feeding her the right things to keep them healthy. We do give her hay as well as fresh food, but she doesn’t seem keen on it.

A: I suspect it is the front teeth your vet has filed, as you wouldn’t easily notice re-growth of the back teeth (a rabbit’s mouth doesn’t open wide like a cat or dog’s). Overgrown incisors can be a sign of problems with the molars. A balanced diet is key to the correct growth of rabbits’ teeth. I use the analogy of a cake to describe Read more >

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Why you need to brush your puppy’s teeth (and how to do it)

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Posted on February 28, 2011 by Petplan

Q: We’ve been advised to clean our puppy’s teeth. Is it really necessary? How can we train him to tolerate it?

A: Yes – not only will it reinforce his position within the family pack (at the bottom!) but it will also improve his overall health. Allowing plaque to accumulate can lead to tooth and more general infections. But it is Read more >

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