Rabbits

Rabbits can suffer from many health problems from not being cared for properly. Do you know what their five welfare needs are?

PDSA pet care tips for rabbits
Watch a video of PDSA vets caring for a rabbit
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PDSA pet care tips for rabbits

Here’s a quick check list of things I need:

A warm, clean hutch large enough to do at least three hops in
Lots of water from a clean bottle

My own body size in hay to eat each day, washed greens and a few rabbit nuggets
A spacious run to exercise in and lots of toys so I don’t get bored
A gnawing block to wear my teeth down
Company from another rabbit – I don’t like to be kept on my own. Remember not to keep me with guinea pigs as we can bully each other
A vet to give me vaccinations and care if I am sick or injured
Check the fur around my bottom every day in the summer - if it gets dirty, this can quickly attract flies and maggots
Remember to have me neutered (an operation to stop me having babies), as it can be very difficult to find homes for baby rabbits. The operation also protects me from serious diseases

Watch a video of PDSA vets caring for a rabbit

PDSA vet, Alice, demonstrates how vets give rabbits a health-check. Examining a friendly white rabbit called Daisy, Alice checks that Daisy is bright and alert, and that her eyes, nose, teeth, ears, claws, skin, tummy, heart and lungs all look and sound healthy. Alice also tells owners how important it is to check that a rabbit’s back end is clean, to avoid the danger of flies laying their eggs on soiled skin.

We have lots more video's you can watch of our vets caring for pets. Why don't you visit our Watch page to see them all.

Downloads for you

We have a great poster you can download and print out to keep at home.

Just click on the link below to get your copy today.

Download our Pet files page on rabbits (PDF - 5.12 MB)!

Download our Pet care tips for rabbits (PDF - 466 KB)!

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