Rabbits

Myxoma virus is now widespread across the Australian environment which places domestic rabbits at risk of infection. There are two...

Rabbit nails should be trimmed as required. This can vary between individual rabbits, but basically, if they are getting too...

Feeding the right diet is one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy rabbit. Rabbits should be fed...

It is best to avoid mixing rabbits and guinea pigs together as guinea pigs can get some diseases from rabbits...

The following is a list of the most common ailments and diseases that can affect your rabbit. It’s very important...

Rabbits are timid, gentle, curious, and affectionate if given the opportunity. When your rabbit licks you, feel privileged. It is...

Thumping the back foot is a natural reaction among rabbits to danger that they have smelt, heard or seen. Rabbits...

Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a poxvirus spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects such as...

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is caused by the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), a type of calicivirus which is fatal...

Rabbits are naturally active, social, curious and intelligent animals. In the wild, rabbits will graze, play, explore and groom each...

There are about 30 breeds of rabbits, ranging in colours, shapes and sizes but all need similar care and attention....

Rabbits who are properly socialised (including being handled appropriately) from a young age tend to be calmer and more confident...

Rabbits are a social species and have evolved to live in groups. In the wild, rabbits do not live alone....

Rabbits need the company of their own kind but you cannot just mix two unfamiliar rabbits without following the proper...

Desexing has numerous benefits for both male and female pet rabbits including reducing problem behaviours, facilitating easier bonding with new...