Welcome to the Westley’s World Information & Education Files.
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Alternative/Complimentary Remedies
ANY complimentary approach, therapy or remedy - be it homeopathy, plants, Colloidal Silver, DME, over the counter remedies etc can NEVER replace timely and prompt veterinary attention - especially in an emergency.
An Example of a Best Practice Rabbit Spey
Kind thanks to Onewa Road Veterinary Hospital - for their kind permission to share these photos.
Bunnymergency Kit
This is a suggested list to help you put together a Bunnymergency Kit so that you can safely treat minor issues such as cuts and scratches as well as what you need to help keep your rabbit alive until you can get to a vet in an emergency such as GI stasis.
Claws / Nails
How to safely go about trimming your rabbit's claws and why it should be done regularly.
Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis (infection with coccidia) is a disease of rabbits caused by a class of single-celled organism known as a protozoa.
Complimentary & Beneficial Plants
Some herbal assistance that can help calm your rabbit at times of stress such as travel, bonding and vet trips ...
Critical Care of/for Rabbit Patients
An article; written by Molly Varga world renown rabbit specialist vet, outlining the ‘how to’ of caring for Critically ill rabbits.
Dental Issues
Find out about rabbit teeth and the problems that can arise with them in this article
Desexing Info Pack
PLEASE USE A RABBIT SAVVY VET TO DESEX YOUR RABBIT(S)
This is ESSENTIAL and we cannot stress enough how important it is to use a rabbit savvy vet to desex your rabbit.
Determining Gender
All too often rabbits are sexed incorrectly which can lead to accidental litters as well as serious fighting.
Diet and Nutrition
Rabbits are herbivores (plant eaters). In the wild, their main diet is grass although they also eat a range of other vegetation including leaves, twigs, and tree bark.
Drooling / Excess Salivation / Ptyalism
Drooling or Excess Salivation is an issue that needs urgent diagnosis and attention …
EC / Encephalitozoon cuniculi / Head Tilt / Torticollis
Encephalitozoonosis is endemic in the pet rabbit population worldwide, and is an important cause of neurologic disease in rabbits