Keep your rabbits vaccinations up to date

Totally agree with you there, though as a member of the Rabbit Welfare Association I alway reccomend a 6ft hutch minimum.

There are lots of benefits to neutering and it is worth considering in even same sex pairs. 80% of unspayed female rabbits develope uterine cancer by the age of 5. There are also behavioural benefits as it can help stop spraying, aggression, terriotorial behaviour and fighting. The rabbits are generally happier and much more relaxed.

Thanks Amy for highlighting this. I have two rabbits who I also get vaccinated and am worried to hear that myxi is now found locally. If people want to board their rabbits while on holiday (e.g. at the Rabbit Ranch or Tickenham Rabbit Centre) they'll have to have up to date vaccinations (including VHD as well). I'm sure lots of people won't realise how important it is, not least because the vet will give a general health check whilst the rabbits get their jabs. it's also worth mentioning again that both male and female rabbits benefit from neutering, from living in pairs and from having as large a hutch as possible - ideally a minimum of 5ft x 2ft x 2ft tall and even better in a shed where they can run around even if there is no-one around to watch them. Most of the hutches sold in the pet shops are far too small for adult rabbits - people wouldn't even consider keeping a kitten or a puppy in the small hutches, but are happy to keep an even larger rabbit in one.