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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
Enrichment - Let's Play!
Ways you can enrich your rabbit's life with bunny safe toys, activities and equipment (with pictures)
Help! I've Lost my Rabbit!
Often when rabbits go missing they are still quite close to home. Dusk and just before dawn are good times to look for them as they are more likely to come out to graze.
Hockassins
WW Hockassins are designed to be easy as possible to put on to the rabbit’s foot, to stay on, provide extra padding, are comfortable for the rabbit to wear and are reasonably robust when it comes to determined chewers.
Housing Guidelines
If your housing does not meet these guidelines discussed here we would like to invite you to explore this post for ways to improve living conditions for your rabbit/s.
Humping - Sexual Behaviour in Desexed Rabbits
Mounting behaviour, also called “humping,” is an action you may see between two rabbits.
Indoor Setups Showcase
View a showcase of fabulous indoor setups shared by devoted bun carers.
Insurance and Treatment Funding
The options for insuring your rabbit for health related issues are very limited in New Zealand with only one insurer - Pet-n-Sur, who offer one policy which covers rabbits. Find out more about them in this article
Keeping Your Rabbit Cool in Summer
Rabbits can’t sweat or pant when they get too hot. You'll find lots of ways to keep them cool here.
Keeping Your Rabbit Warm in Winter
In general, rabbits tolerate cold weather if they have access to proper shelter and given that their coats grow to adapt to the cold temperatures.
Litterbox / Toilet Training
By nature, rabbits choose one or a few places (usually corners) to deposit their urine and most of their poops. This file will help you toilet train your rabbit(s)
Low Calcium Diets
Information on how to go about feeding a low-calcium diet if this is necessary.
Mites / Fleas / Lice / Ticks / Fur Loss / Skin Issues
A comprehensive discussion about the many causes of skin issues in rabbits