This year’s Rabbit Awareness Week is focusing on environment. It’s highlighting that housing a rabbit in a single hutch is not enough. The most common mistake by owners is giving their rabbit a small hutch or cage that’s available to them through high street stores however, this is normally small and cramped housing that …
Why you should neuter your rabbit and what to expect: When adopting a pet rabbit, it is recommended to keep pairs or groups. Rabbits are social animals and much prefer the safety, security and warmth being with others. The most successful pair bonds are between a male and female so neutering and spaying are essential …
There may be less firework displays this year due the pandemic, but individuals may still let them off in their gardens – much to the dismay of wildlife and pets! Fireworks are LOUD and many animals won’t understand what the threat is, where it is coming from and how to stay safe. This results in high levels of stress …
Remember, remember… your rabbits this Bonfire Night! Read More »
https://belovedrabbits.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/358f4dbb-9675-4485-b143-358dbecdafe0.mp4 One of the most common issues rabbits can face is ear infections, especially in particular breeds of rabbits. Over the past few weeks in the charity, one of our foster placements suffered from a slightly less common type of ear infection in his outer ear. This is more likely to be seen in rabbits …
It’s hard to tell exactly what our rabbits are thinking most of the time. As a prey animal, they’re naturals when it comes to hiding how they really feel as a form of protecting themselves… especially when they’re feeling unwell. Rabbits have very subtle ways of telling us how they’re feeling through their body language. …
Rabbit body language: what is your rabbit telling you? Read More »
For rabbits to live long, happy and healthy lives it is important for them to receive their annual boosters – just like cats and dogs! Rabbits should be vaccinated against Myxomatosis and two strains of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RVHD). Myxomatosis is a highly contagious viral disease, which in non-vaccinated European rabbits, is nearly always fatal. It …
How to keep your rabbit active & safe Some of us plan our days around that all important piece of exercise and getting some fresh air, and why not? It is a great feeling to move your body, clear your mind and make everyone else envious by posting on Instagram your personal best time for …
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18th to 24th May this year and is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. Taking care of your mental health is vital to leading a full life and it is widely known that spending time around animals can help boost endorphins in your brain that help promote a …
1. Rabbits are NOT rodents! Many people think that mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits are all very similar, but the truth is they have quite a few differences which separate them. Rabbits, hares and an animal called a ‘pika’ make up the order known as ‘Lagomorpha’ separate from the order ‘Rodentia’. Where some rodents …
