Author: Patricia Larson, LVT Rabbit foot care may not be high on the list of topics that bunny parents commonly think about, but it is certainly an important subject to cover, especially when talking about whole pet health. It’s important to remember that as part of domesticating rabbits, we are taking them out of their […]
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Author: Kellie Hayden Updated: August 12, 2024 If you’re a brand-new pet parent (or considering becoming one), you’ve likely asked many questions while thinking about the exciting new adventure you’re embarking on. How can you make sure your new pet is comfortable? When is it okay to start handling them? In this article, we
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Author: Dianne Cook, LVT Updated: May 30, 2024 Did you know that your pet rabbit can become stressed, just like you? As a prey species, it’s no surprise that your pet may be a bit jumpy when encountering new stimuli, but ongoing stress can lead to serious illness like GI stasis or even death.
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Whether for their birthday or adoption day, celebrating your pet is always a blast! Our furry friends bring so much to our lives, so why not give them a day just for them? Here are five fun ways to celebrate your little loved ones. 1. Host a Hoppy Hour or Guinea Pig Gala If you
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If you regularly follow our blog, you know that we talk a lot about the importance of supporting foraging in healthy ways for your pets and why food options that market themselves as ready-made, “foraging in a bag” solutions miss the mark and can even lead to negative health outcomes for your little loved ones.
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Micah Kohles, DVM, MPA | Vice President of Technical Services & Research How do I know if my rabbit or guinea pig is considered a senior? One of the most common questions I get as a veterinarian is at what age do I consider my rabbit and my guinea pig “senior?” It’s a great question. We’re
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by Dr. Cayla Iske, PhD Updated: July 12, 2023 Should my rabbit have more or less calcium in his diet? Am I providing too little? Too much? How do I know? The age-old debate about the role of calcium in the diet of rabbits is an important one as we know there are potentially significant implications to calcium content contributing to bladder sludge.
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by Dianne Cook, LVT, and Kellie HaydenUpdated: February 6, 2024 As pet parents, we all want our fur babies to live forever. Though we have yet to stumble upon that fountain of youth, we can help our furry family members live well into their golden years with proper nutrition and healthcare. For rabbit pet
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by Dianne Cook, LVT, and Kellie Hayden Updated: March 2, 2024 If you’re considering adopting a rabbit, it’s important to understand their lifespan and the different life stages these unique creatures experience. In this article, we’ll explore the following topics: The average lifespan of pet rabbits The unique life stages they go through How
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Updated: May 5, 2023 Author: Dianne Cook, LVT Rabbits make wonderful companions. They’re intelligent, social, curious, and oh-so-cute, but sometimes it’s difficult for us to interpret their unique language. Rabbits, by nature, are prey animals. In the wild, they spend a large portion of their day avoiding predators, and any sign of weakness or illness
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DIY “Pot O’ Gold” Hay & Treat Holder for Rabbits & Guinea Pigs Transform an Oxbow Timothy CLUB Hideout to create a fun, enriching hay and treat holder for your rabbit, guinea pig, or other small herbivore this St. Patrick’s Day!
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Written by Cayla Iske, Ph.D. and Dianne Cook, LVT Bladder sludge. Bladder stones. Hypercalciuria. Urolithiasis. Whichever term you may be familiar with, they all describe one of the most common heath concerns facing our little critters, especially rabbits and guinea pigs. But why do some animals develop bladder sludge? The short (and frustrating) answer is
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