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Poopy Butt / Cecal Disbiosis
Cecal impaction is different from gastrointestinal (GI) blockage, though some of the signs are similar. Both are life-threatening conditions.
Rabbit Proofing Your Plants & Garden
It is possible to have trees and shrubs inside your rabbit’s area but they may need some protection from the attentions of your rabbits.
Rabbits & Children
How to go about ensuring your rabbit stays safe and happy when interacting with your children …
Rabbits & Other Animals
Do Rabbits Get Along with Other Pets? Let's find out! This guide goes over the pros and cons of mixing rabbits with other common pets, garden visitors, and various other domesticated animals
Rabbits - An Introduction
So you have a new rabbit, or are looking at welcoming a rabbit into your family. Please do your research first!
RCD / Calici Virus
Calici virus / RCD / RHDV is a rabbit hemorrhagic virus. There are three variants in NZ - V1, K5 and V2. Read all about it here.
Safe Insect & Mildew Control on Plants
Safe and Natural Insect control for your rabbit food plants.
Seagrass Rope Toy Ideas
Here you'll find heaps of ideas using WW’s Seagrass Rope to make chew toys for your bun to destroy!
Senior & Special Needs Rabbits
All about the care of elderly rabbits and rabbits with special needs
Snuffles / Pasteurella
Rabbits don’t ‘catch colds’ like humans do. However, if you have heard of something called snuffles, then you may be very familiar with the type of infection that can cause cold-like symptoms in bunnies.
Original WW Snuggle Box Cutting & Construction Guide
A comprehensive guide to help you cut out and construct your Snuggle box
Sore Hocks / Ulcerative Pododermatitis
Have you ever noticed a pink spot on the soles of your rabbits feet? Pododermatitis, often called sore hocks, is a very common condition that affects rabbits.
Stasis / Ileus / GI Hypomotility / Bloat
An explanation on what GI Stasis & Bloat are, how to spot it in your rabbit, and treatments that veterinarians may administer to treat this serious condition
Subcutaneous Fluids
Subcutaneous fluids are given to your rabbit for the following issue; Shock, Stasis or blockage, Circulatory Collapse, Bladder Stones, Bladder Sludge and/or Renal Failure
Supermarket / Farmer’s Market Produce
A list of foods you are likely to come across at the Supermarket or Farmer’s Market
