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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

Pets and Fireworks

29/10/2020 By Heathfield Vets

fireworks night advice for pets from Heathfield Vets

  Keep Your Pets Safe and Calm During Fireworks Night It's that time of year again! Bonfire Night is only a week away. Whilst this year may be a little different due to COVID-19, we're sure fireworks will be just as popular! Here are our tips for keeping pets safe and calm: Close … [Read more...] about Pets and Fireworks

Filed Under: News Tagged With: cats, dogs, fireworks, rabbits

Neutering Your Rabbits

28/02/2020 By Heathfield Vets

Rabbits - neutering - advice from Heathfield vets

The Benefits of Neutering Your Rabbits One obvious benefit of neutering your rabbits is not having to deal with litters of tiny buns! Rabbits can reach sexual maturity at 6 months, so if you do have a mixed pair, you need to be aware of the risk of unwanted pregnancies (and they can have … [Read more...] about Neutering Your Rabbits

Filed Under: News Tagged With: behaviour, neutering, pregnancy, rabbits, uterine cancer

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

Insurance for Pets Aged 1-8

16/12/2019 By Heathfield Vets

Whether you have just picked up a new slightly older pet or have had them for years but never had pet health insurance, it is never too late to start a new policy.  From allergies to major surgery, a good insurance policy means you can make the most of modern veterinary care without the barrier of … [Read more...] about Insurance for Pets Aged 1-8

Filed Under: Practice Information Tagged With: advice, cats, dogs, Insurance, rabbits

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

Top 5 Dental Tips for Rabbits and Rodents

20/02/2019 By Heathfield Vets

rabbit - dental tips

Rabbits and other rodents, such as guinea pigs, have open rooted teeth, which means they constantly grow. Because of this they have very specific dental requirements which, if they are not met, can lead to further health problems. Read on for our five top tips for keeping your rabbit’s teeth … [Read more...] about Top 5 Dental Tips for Rabbits and Rodents

Filed Under: News, Pet Articles Tagged With: dental care, guinea pigs, rabbits, rodents

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