Rabbits

Rabbits are sociable animals and love to spend time with humans. They can be difficult to care for due to their need for space and a specially created environment for them to live in.

Food

To keep your rabbit healthy and in tip-top condition, you need to provide them with a varied diet. This can also work in your favour, as you may not need to cut the lawn too often! Approximately 80 - 90% of a rabbit's diet should be hay. The rest of your rabbit's diet should consist of rabbit pellets, fruit and vegetables, such as carrots and apples. Rabbits are also partial to Dandelions! Don't feed your rabbit cabbage or lettuce as they can cause problems with digestion. Speak to your vet if you think there's a problem or you need further advice.

Veterinary Treatment

It's important to take your rabbit for regular check ups at your local veterinary clinic.

Vaccinations

Rabbits require several vaccinations which are detailed below:

• Rabbit Viral haemorrhagic Disease (VHD)
• Mixomatosis

Like many other pets, Rabbits also require treatment for fleas, mites and ticks, should they show signs of infection, you should speak to your vet for advice.

Neutering/spaying

Neutering is a good idea as males can be very aggressive due to them being territorial. It's equally important to spay female rabbits as they can suffer from repeated false pregnancies and other health issues. Like males, female rabbits may scratch and bite other rabbits (and their owners) unless spayed. Speak to your vet if you have further questions about neutering and spaying rabbits.