Rabbits & Ferrets
This is part of our specialist service at Gossops Green, headed by Mrs. Karen Smith. We hope to provide you with articles and tips on basic care through to more in-depth information on our furry friends!RABBITS - HOUSING & GENERAL CARE
GENERAL CARE OF RABBITS
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A FUND OF INFORMATION ON RABBIT CARE FROM THE PDSA ... read more >
RABBIT VACCINES
MYXOMATOSIS
This is a viral disease transmitted by flea and mosquito bites.
Clinical signs are:
lethargy
loss of appetite
swollen eyelids , ears,... read more >
RABBITS - FLY STRIKE
FLY STRIKE IN RABBITS
Flies love to lay eggs on smelly rabbits! But all rabbits can be at risk.
Flies are attracted to smells.&... read more >
RABBITS - AVOID HEAT STROKE
KEEP YOUR RABBIT COOL IN THE HEAT
Remember rabbits feel the heat as well. In the wild they would stay in their burrows where the temperature is co... read more >
RABBITS - POISONOUS PLANTS /GOOD PLANTS
POISONOUS PLANTS & BENEFICIAL PLANTS FOR RABBITS
POISONOUS PLANTS
Anenome, Azalea, Bittersweet, Bryony, Caladium, Cypress Leylandii, Dog Mercury, Figwort,... read more >
RABBITS - FEEDING
Rabbits have very exact nutritional requirements. Wild rabbits eat low-calorie, high fibre foods throughout the day. Pet rabbits can eat too much good quality f... read more >
RABBIT - FEEDING AND OBESITY
FEEDING YOUR RABBIT -WARNING!
Rabbits are [obviously!] very different to cats and dogs and so are their needs. It is important... read more >
RABBITS GUT STASIS
GUT STASIS IN RABBITS
Normally the guts of animals have continuous movement called peristalsis.
In rabbits, if this movement stops it is called Gut S... read more >
RABBITS DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease in rabbits
Dental disease is unfortunately one of the most common reasons why rabbits are presented to vets. Rabbits ha... read more >
FERRET GENERAL CARE
FERRET GENERAL CARE
HOUSING
Ferrets are normally kept out of doors in the UK. “Rabbit Hutch” type cages with a large enclosed run (lid and floor... read more >
FERRET VACCINES
FERRET VACCINES
CANINE DISTEMPER VIRUS
Ferrets are highly susceptible to Canine Distemper Virus, and die from the infection. It is normally transmit... read more >
FERRET SKIN PARASITES
FERRET - SKIN PARASITES
FLEAS
Fleas are a common parasite often found on ferrets. These are usually... read more >
FERRETS -Oestrus control
FERRET – JILL (FEMALE)
OESTRUS CONTROL
Jills are induced-ovulators. This means that they must mate before the eggs are released from the ovary... read more >
FERRET DE-SCENTING
DAVID CLARE & ASSOCIATES
FERRET DE-SCENTING
De-scenting is the surgical removal of the two anal glands( the main musk glands of the ferret). This ... read more >
FERRET - HOBS (MALE) - VASECTOMY v CASTRATION
FERRET – HOB (MALE)
VASECTOMY v CASTRATION
CASTRATION
This is a surgical procedure whereby both testicles are completely removed. The ferret rem... read more >
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