Rabbits are the most popular choice for a child who wants to care for a pet. They are friendly, intelligent and live for about eight years. A larger breed of rabbit has a shorter life expectancy than smaller ones. When purchasing a home for your new pet you have a choice of an indoor rabbit [...]

When you say the word ‘rodent’, many people immediately think of pests like wild rats or mice, however many kinds of rodents make great pets and are incredibly rewarding animals to keep. Guinea pigs are one such rodent pet that many children love. These cute and adorable pets are a far cry from their sewer [...]

Any and all pets are a huge responsibility. Your furry companions deserve the very best you can give them and that does not just mean food and vet care. You need to offer them love, time, care and a rich environment for them to live in. Rabbits are no exception and you need to get [...]

Did you know that rabbits are now the third most popular pet in the UK?  It is estimated that there are 1.5 million rabbits now being kept as pets and many of them have become house rabbits and enjoy all the creature comforts that have previously been bestowed on our much cherished cats and dogs. [...]

Space in most houses is an issue, but many people feel that a house isn’t a home unless they have pets as part of the family.  This can cause a dilemma as far as choosing a pet goes. Large pets need lots of space and you might not have all that much to spare. Rabbits [...]

Most rabbits make excellent pets provided that you care for them properly and give them lots of love, attention and play time.  I have listed below just a few of the most popular breeds.  The breeds listed tend to be the smaller rabbits and maybe their popularity is due to their size. A rabbit hutch [...]

Did you know that if you listen carefully to the sounds your rabbit makes and watch the type of behaviour your rabbit is displaying, you can actually get some idea of what your rabbit is trying to tell you. If you hear a soft grinding of his teeth your rabbit is trying to you that [...]

It’s almost spring again and would-be pet owners are turning their attentions to rabbits !!  Rabbits have always been popular pets and among the top favourites is the dwarf lop.  These rabbits have floppy ears and compact little bodies, coupled with a friendly almost dog-like temperament. The Cashmere lops have similar temperaments and are noted for [...]

I have read an article about a pet rabbit in the UK who is believed to be about 16 years old. From the tip of his grey ears to his tail, Hazel the rabbit looked every inch the sprightly young buck as he posed for his photograph with his owners. He is quite possibly the [...]

Don’t know if you knew, but it was National Rabbit Week from 23rd – 30th January and I was interested in what happened and what things were promoted. Basically, the general message was that rabbits are intelligent, loving creatures who deserve the best care and attention.  A lot of emphasis was place on where they live – what [...]