As the dark evenings drawn in, and the carols have already been playing
for weeks – Christmas we know is around the corner! With work, carol singing and
family commitments we often end up leaving everything to the last minute, allowing
little time to plan the ideal gifts. This then leads to us buying things that
aren’t always that suitable. Now, we can’t tell you what not to buy for your
Dad (although I’m guessing he doesn’t really want socks again) but we can advise
you what not to buy for your pets! Over the next week watch out for our blogs. Today
we start with your pet bunny.
There are loads of great activity toys out there for rabbits so please
don’t fall back on the usual Christmas treat option! Obesity is one of the
biggest health problems in pet bunnies and causes all sorts of issues from
dirty bottoms to arthritis. Too many treats can also mean they don’t eat enough
hay which can cause problems with their teeth. Rabbits need hay, along with a
non-selective food, to help wear down their teeth. Ideal gifts for rabbits
include willow chew toys, and the biggest cage and run you can afford!
Alternatively if you have a house rabbit you could treat yourself and ‘rabbit-proof’
all the wires, which should ensure there are no unexpected interruptions during
the Christmas TV scheduling! Our nurses are happy to offer free weight,
nutrition and dental advice consultations for your pet bunnies. Just give them
a call at the surgery on 02476 464789, or visit the Rabbit page on our website:
www.broadlanevets.co.uk/RabbitsandSmallPets1504.html
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