Preventing Flystrike
Rabbit owners should be aware of the potentially fatal disease which typically occurs during the warm, summer months; Flystrike. Flystrike is caused when the rabbit develops a sore area. This sore area...
View ArticleDouble Digestion – Understanding Your Fibrevore’s Digestive System
Did you know that similar to a cow your fibrevore (rabbit, guinea pig or chinchilla) ferments fibre to get its required daily nutrients? But of course your tiny little friend does not have the stomach...
View ArticleCVS Promotion- Free Veterinary Guide to rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas
Have you entered our competition to win £1000 of Burgess Excel? If so, and you’re a CVS practice, you can also receive a free copy of the Burgess Excel Veterinary Guide to rabbits, guinea pigs and...
View ArticleBasil’s Story- Best Rescue Story Winner – Wetnose Animal Awards 2012
Basil is a beautiful French Lop rabbit who, according to specialists at a local small animal rescue hospital, survived one of the worst cases of neglect they have ever seen. Basil was taken to Paws...
View ArticleGuinea Pig Story Time with Wood Green at the London Pet Show
Wood Green, The Animal Charity Presents Story time – Guinea pig Adventures Are you attenting the London Pet Show 2012? Wood Green, The Animal Charity invite you and your children to come and listen to...
View ArticleA Re-homing Appeal for Rabbit Awareness Week
RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch have approached us to share their appeal to find a beautiful little rabbit a very special and experienced home during Rabbit Awareness Week. Read here to find out...
View ArticleKeeping a House Rabbit Happy
House rabbits make wonderful pets and can live happily indoors throughout the year, provided you meet all their welfare needs. There are a number of considerations you need to make before committing to...
View ArticleBurgess Pet Care Sponsors RWAF Vet Conference 2012
The RWAF are holding a second vet conference this year, with an owners stream also. We are delighted to be sponsoring this conference once again and that RWAF are working with Buddies Bunny Rescue and...
View ArticleGive your Rabbit the Best with Timothy Hay
Rabbits need hay, it’s a simple fact but one that’s sadly often overlooked. Rabbits have two major needs in life that good quality hay will satisfy. Firstly they need lots of fibre in their diet. No...
View ArticleYour First Rabbit – Things to Consider
Getting a pet should never be taken lightly, before you rush into picking up your very own bundle of fluff, give it some good thought. Here are some points to consider before you get a rabbit. Rabbits...
View ArticleWhat Makes Your Pet So Special?
Dogs are man’s best friends I’m sure all dog owners will all agree that these four legged friends make excellent companions. They give you their unconditional love because you care for them and in...
View ArticleA List Of The World’s Most Famous Rabbits
The Duracell Bunny The Duracell Bunny campaign started way back into the 70′s and ever since then we’ve followed him on his quest to prove that Duracell batteries last far longer that the average zinc...
View ArticleCaring For Larger Than Life Rabbit Breeds
Imagine paws as big as your own hands, ears as long as your arms and teeth as strong as any dog – all covered in colourful fluff and twitchy whiskers! Whether it’s a French or English lop, a...
View ArticleThe Bunny Basics
Rabbits deserve their reputation as great pets – they are friendly, inquisitive, content to play with their owners and can happily be held and stroked. With the correct diet, care and handling you and...
View ArticleHoppy Bunnies: From The Wild To Our Loving Homes
Rabbits were first introduced to Europe by the Romans, who brought them from Spain. Up until the nineteenth century, rabbits were reared for their meat as well as fur. In modern times, rabbits make...
View ArticleCaring For Your House Rabbits During The Festive Period
It’s nearly that time of year again – Christmas is just around the corner! December is a fun and exciting month for all of us but we should remember that this may not be the case for our pet house...
View ArticleRabbits and Kids: 6 Things You Need to Know
Got kids? There’s a fair chance that somewhere along the line you’ve had a snuggly soft bunny toy, or perhaps a rabbit costume of sorts. You may have read Pat the Bunny to your young ones. Kids are...
View ArticleTips for Rabbit Enrichment
Rabbits require mental and physical stimulation and toys are the perfect way of keeping your bunnies fit and their minds occupied. Just like small children, rabbits get bored and this is when they go...
View ArticleThings You Need to Know Before Adopting a Rabbit
Are you thinking about adding a rabbit to your family? Most people see those incredibly cute faces, twitching noses, long whiskers and floppy ears and instantly fall in love. They are just so cute! But...
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