Small pets

Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and more — care, housing, diet and the warning signs every owner should know.

Small pets

Key takeaways Carrots are not a dietary staple for rabbits despite common belief, they should only be an occasional treat. 80% of a…

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Key takeaways Rabbit gut stasis is a serious, life-threatening condition in which a rabbit's gut movements slow or stop, leading to…

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When we think about keeping our rabbits healthy, most of us jump straight to diet, housing, and regular check-ups. But there's another…

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Fireworks can be distressing and frightening for all our pets, not just dogs. Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, cats and birds can all be…

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I've found an injured hedgehog, who should I call? If you have found a hedgehog you're concerned about, you should call the British…

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What is rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease? Rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease (RVHD), also known as rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD), viral…

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What is myxomatosis? Myxomatosis, or myxo, is a highly contagious, often fatal rabbit disease that's caused by the myxoma virus (a species…

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How do you keep rabbits warm outside in winter It is important rabbit owners do whatever they can to ensure their pets are safe and warm…

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Rabbits are among the most popular pets in the UK, but despite their popularity, their health needs are often misunderstood or…

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What is e cuniculi in rabbits? E.cuniculi, or encephalitozoon cuniculi, is a tiny parasite, which lives inside a rabbit's body and is a…

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What is flystrike in rabbits? Flystrike in rabbits is a devastating condition, which is particularly common during warm weather. It is…