POLDEN HILLS Veterinary Centre |
Tel: 01278 722088 |
Emergency - 01278 722088 (24 hr) |
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PET CARE |
RABBITS & POCKET PETS
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RABBITS
Rabbits are inquisitive, sociable, gentle, and intelligent and can be excellent pets! They don’t have to be walked and usually learn to use a litter box quite easily. They do live a long time, averaging between 6 – 10+ years depending on their breed. Being social animals they should ideally be kept in pairs in a large living area which also allows them space to be separate from each other. It's important that rabbits are of similar size because if one is much bigger than the other, it may bully the smaller rabbit, accidently causing injury or stress. |
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Litter areas:
Rabbits are clean animals by nature, and if kept in a hutch they require a separate litter area which they should have access to at all times. The litter material must be changed regularly.
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Handling your pet rabbit:
Proper handling of rabbits is important. If held improperly, a swift kick can easily cause a rabbit to dislocate or break its back. When carrying your pet, always support its entire body and hind end. NEVER pick up your rabbit by its ears.
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Feeding:
Rabbits must be fed daily; they are nibblers so rabbit food and hay should be available at all times. We stock high quality rabbit food.
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Neutering:
Rabbits are known for their breeding abilities so early spaying/castration is recommended to decrease both medical and behavioral problems.
Visits to your veterinary surgeon:
As with dogs and cats, rabbits also require regular visits to your veterinary surgeon. Rabbits are commonly seen for annual health checks, neutering, gastrointestinal and urinary tract problems, dental checks, skin problems, and upper respiratory diseases. Through proper veterinary care and diet most problems can be prevented. |
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To enhance your rabbits diet we now stock a wide variety of Burns Rabbit Foods. Please ring or pop in for more information and to buy your rabbits delicious diet menu here. |
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Meadow Mix |
Carrot |
Dandelion |
Green Oat Hay |
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Plantain |
Willow |
Penlan Hay |
POCKET PETS
There are various other domesticated small animals kept as pets, these include:
- Ferrets
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Rats
Each species of animal requires specialised housing, diet, grooming, care, and knowledge to keep them healthy and happy. Please come in and talk to us about your special pets.
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