Why can’t I vaccinate my rabbit against Myxomatosis? Myxoma virus is now widespread across the Australian environment which places domestic rabbits at risk of infection. There are two...
Do I need to trim my rabbit’s nails? Rabbit nails should be trimmed as required. This can vary between individual rabbits, but basically, if they are getting too...
What should I feed my pet rabbits? Feeding the right diet is one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy rabbit. Rabbits should be fed...
Can I keep guinea pigs and rabbits in the same enclosure? It is best to avoid mixing rabbits and guinea pigs together as guinea pigs can get some diseases from rabbits...
How do I keep my pet rabbit healthy? The following is a list of the most common ailments and diseases that can affect your rabbit. It’s very important...
My pet rabbit keeps biting me, what should I do? Rabbits are timid, gentle, curious, and affectionate if given the opportunity. When your rabbit licks you, feel privileged. It is...
What does it mean when rabbits thump their foot? Thumping the back foot is a natural reaction among rabbits to danger that they have smelt, heard or seen. Rabbits...
What is myxomatosis and how do I protect my rabbit from it? Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a poxvirus spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects such as...
What is rabbit calicivirus and how do I protect my rabbit from rabbit haemorrhagic disease? Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is caused by the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), a type of calicivirus which is fatal...
How do I keep my pet rabbits happy? Rabbits are naturally active, social, curious and intelligent animals. In the wild, rabbits will graze, play, explore and groom each...
Can you give me some general advice on caring for my rabbits? There are about 30 breeds of rabbits, ranging in colours, shapes and sizes but all need similar care and attention....
How should I handle my rabbit? Rabbits who are properly socialised (including being handled appropriately) from a young age tend to be calmer and more confident...
What companionship do rabbits need? Rabbits are a social species and have evolved to live in groups. In the wild, rabbits do not live alone....
Why is rabbit bonding important and how is it done? Rabbits need the company of their own kind but you cannot just mix two unfamiliar rabbits without following the proper...