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Why pet rabbits cannot be kept alone

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Life As A Pet Parent

Why pet rabbits cannot be kept alone

Rabbits are highly social animals, and they need to be kept together in pairs or potentially small groups. One rabbit kept alone will never ...Read more

Do rabbits make good pets for children?

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Life As A Pet Parent

Do rabbits make good pets for children?

The short, simple answer to this is no! In fact, rabbits are not really a good pet for even a lot of adults who might think them a viable ch...Read more

Five common misconceptions about pet rabbits you need to get over before you buy one

Food & Nutrition

Life As A Pet Parent

Five common misconceptions about pet rabbits you need to get over before you buy one

Rabbits are a really popular pet in the UK, but sadly they’re also one of the most misunderstood too, and this means many rabbits aren’t car...Read more

What are the most popular dog treats in the UK 2021 – and why?

Food & Nutrition

What are the most popular dog treats in the UK 2021 – and why?

Virtually every dog owner gives their dog treats of some form at some point, whether that be commercially bought dog treats, homemade ones, ...Read more

What fruits can you grow in your UK garden that won’t harm your dog if they eat them?

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What fruits can you grow in your UK garden that won’t harm your dog if they eat them?

Most dog owners have a garden of some size that their dog uses, and dogs can be quite hard on gardens and make it hard to keep them tidy and...Read more

How would you know if your cat was stressed?

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Food & Nutrition

How would you know if your cat was stressed?

Cats are sensitive creatures that like to have their own territory with familiar things, and to understand the parameters of what to expect ...Read more

How are the UK’s pet rabbits usually kept, and how well does this meet their needs?

Food & Nutrition

Life As A Pet Parent

How are the UK’s pet rabbits usually kept, and how well does this meet their needs?

The rabbit is a much-misunderstood pet and companion, often seen as a far easier choice to make than buying a dog or a cat. Many rabbit owne...Read more

Brilliant bunnies – the short A to Z of rabbits

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Brilliant bunnies – the short A to Z of rabbits

Rabbits can make great pets and are often the first pet of a child - even though it can end up ultimately with the adults in the house doing...Read more

Why should your dog’s life have a set routine?

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Why should your dog’s life have a set routine?

We as humans tend to be quite variable in terms of our preferences in how we like to structure our days. For some of us, a set routine is im...Read more

Five ways to help keep your rabbit healthy

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Food & Nutrition

Five ways to help keep your rabbit healthy

After dogs and cats, rabbits are the third most popular pet in the United Kingdom. It’s not really difficult to see why - they are generally...Read more

The problems with ‘sticky bums’ on rabbits

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Food & Nutrition

The problems with ‘sticky bums’ on rabbits

Sticky bums are not a joke, they are a reality in rabbits, and potentially can cause quite serious problems in your pet bunnies’ health. Th...Read more

Why does my cat fail to use their litter tray?

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Why does my cat fail to use their litter tray?

It can be very frustrating for a cat owner when their cat seemingly ignores the litter tray or box and proceeds to use the floor, shoes, eve...Read more

Mites and parasites your rabbit may contract

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Food & Nutrition

Grooming & Hygiene

Mites and parasites your rabbit may contract

You may not want to think about your lovely fluffy friend contracting anything creepy crawly or anything that may burrow its way into fur or...Read more

New vaccine available for rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) strain 2 (VHD2)

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Food & Nutrition

New vaccine available for rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) strain 2 (VHD2)

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) also sometimes known as rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease (VHD) is a very serious viral health cond...Read more

Can we catch diseases from pet rabbits?

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Food & Nutrition

Can we catch diseases from pet rabbits?

There is potential to catch quite a few illnesses from pets, particularly those you really want to cuddle and make a fuss of. They can vary ...Read more

Ileus in rabbits – what is it?

Food & Nutrition

Ileus in rabbits – what is it?

Rabbits are complex little creatures, and there is much more to them than meets the eye. Like any animal, they have their faults, and in thi...Read more

Why might your new dog refuse to eat when they come home?

Food & Nutrition

Why might your new dog refuse to eat when they come home?

Getting a new dog or puppy represents a huge commitment on the part of their future owners, and there is a lot to think about and plan for b...Read more

Important Rabbit Welfare Information Provided by the RWAF

Food & Nutrition

Life As A Pet Parent

Important Rabbit Welfare Information Provided by the RWAF

The following welfare information regarding rabbits is very useful to read before making the important decision to buy or adopt a rabbit, an...Read more

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