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Gut Stasis

19/11/2021 By Heathfield Vets

Rabbits - neutering - advice from Heathfield vets

Gut or gastrointestinal stasis in rabbits is a condition where peristaltic movement (constriction and relaxation) of the gut reduces or completely stops. Bad bacteria can then build up in the gut and this makes the suffering rabbit more reluctant to eat, making the condition worse. In addition, food … [Read more...] about Gut Stasis

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, gastrointestinal, gut stasis, rabbit, rabbit disease

Rabbit Bonding

25/02/2021 By Heathfield Vets

Rabbits - neutering - advice from Heathfield vets

Rabbits are social animals that truly benefit from being bonded in pairs. It is important to them as they are naturally prey animals in the wild; there, they rely on each other for the creation and maintenance of underground burrows, where they spend a lot of their time hiding or socialising. Having … [Read more...] about Rabbit Bonding

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, bunny, rabbit bonding, rabbits

Grooming

03/12/2020 By Heathfield Vets

Rabbits - neutering - advice from Heathfield vets

Rabbits require regular grooming to keep their coat in a good condition and reduce the risk of matting, skin problems and fly strike. As with cats, rabbits can get hairballs if they ingest too much hair. This can be reduced by removing dead hair by grooming. Lastly, regular grooming will help keep … [Read more...] about Grooming

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, grooming, rabbit

Nutrition

26/11/2020 By Heathfield Vets

Rabbit advice centre

Rabbits are 'hind gut fermenters' that require a fibre-heavy diet. Having this specialised digestive system has its drawbacks. It is very efficient at processing low nutrient food like grass; however, the wrong types of food can throw the digestive system off balance.   Too little grass or hay … [Read more...] about Nutrition

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, diet, nutrition, rabbit

Parasite Control

20/12/2019 By Heathfield Vets

Rabbit advice centre

There are a number of parasites that can affect bunnies, often with terrible consequences. Please read below to find out more about how to prevent them and keep your rabbit happy and healthy. Flystrike Flystrike is a terrible condition, common in warmer months, caused by the bottlefly.  The flies … [Read more...] about Parasite Control

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, flystrike, parasites, rabbits

Dental Care

20/12/2019 By Heathfield Vets

lop-eared-rabbit

Why is dental care so important? A rabbit's teeth grow throughout their lives, at a rate of up to 12cm a year!  In the wild, a natural high-fibre diet would wear down these teeth.  Pet rabbits, in contrast, may not be eating an appropriate diet and may have restricted access to sunlight in a … [Read more...] about Dental Care

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, dental, rabbits, teeth

Neutering

20/12/2019 By Heathfield Vets

What are the benefits of neutering my rabbit? The obvious benefit is to prevent unwanted pregnancies.  Neutering is particularly important if you have a mixed pair; only having one or the other neutered can result in unwanted mounting, fighting and stress. Neutering can reduce aggressive … [Read more...] about Neutering

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, castrate, neutering, rabbits, spay

Vaccinations

16/12/2019 By Heathfield Vets

Why are vaccinations important? There are a number of highly infectious diseases that can affect your pet. Many of these diseases have no effective treatment and in the majority of cases prove fatal for unvaccinated rabbits.. However, for many of these conditions there is a simple protection in … [Read more...] about Vaccinations

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, myxomatosis, rabbits, vaccination

Microchipping

29/08/2019 By Heathfield Vets

microchipping dogs, cats

The importance of microchipping We often have stray and lost dogs or cats brought into us to the surgery in the hopes we can reunite them with their family. It can happen to the most vigilant owner - cats and dogs (or rabbits and ferrets!) can make a break for it and decide to go on an adventure … [Read more...] about Microchipping

Filed Under: Cats, Dogs, Ferrets, News, Rabbits Tagged With: cats, dogs, ferrets, microchipping, rabbits, tortoises

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