The Pet Behaviour Clinic

30/08/2021

The ABTC are part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) who have created the Rabbit Roundabout, clearly setting out all the needs for pet rabbits. Please share far and wide.

29/08/2021

We can categorically state that when it creeps up pain can be difficult to identify or notice. Some dogs still race around with pain, some dogs don't show the trademark stiffness of pain. As your dog ages, or even in their youth - watch for these symptoms.

28/08/2021

A pair of bonded rabbits should be taken to the vets together, even if only one of them requires treatment, to prevent their bond potentially being disrupted.

If you missed our webinar on 'Companionship in rabbits: when things go wrong', you can buy the replay here: https://www.apbc.org.uk/Events/companionship-in-rabbits-when-things-go-wrong/

27/08/2021

28/07/2021

18/07/2021

17/07/2021

🥵 HEAT WARNING ⚠️

It’s super hot today and set to be for the rest of the week!! We have to be extra careful with all breeds of dog, but especially our flat faced friends!

A few reminders for your dogs safety:

⚠️ Do not walk your dog
⚠️ Do not leave your dog in a car
⚠️ Do not transport your dog if they get very stressed in the car
⚠️ Do not leave your dog for long periods out in the sun

✅ Provide your dog with a cool and shaded area
✅ Offer water regularly
✅ Use a cool coat or cool mat
✅ Set up a fan
✅ Soak their coat or dip in paddling pool
✅ Offer frozen treats such as frozen yoghurt
✅ Be aware of heat stroke signs
✅ Contact your vet if you are worried

13/07/2021

You may like a bath, but your rabbits do not! 🛁

Rabbits are very clean animals and will groom themselves and their companions, so there’s no need for the suds!

In fact, washing your rabbits (even without shampoo) strips rabbits’ fur of its natural oils, which helps to keep their coat in good condition.

As rabbits do not like to get wet, bathing is extremely stressful for them, causing them to panic and thrash which can be very dangerous and cause serious injury.

Also, rabbit fur doesn’t dry easily, leaving them prone to respiratory infections and hypothermia.

Even in the hot weather, please do NOT put your rabbit in water to cool down.

Only in extreme circumstances should you clean your rabbit, such as if your rabbit is at risk from flystrike, but you should only clean the affected area, not the whole rabbit.

For advice on rabbit bathing, please consult your vet first and visit our website for information: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-health/medical/bathing-bunnies/

11/07/2021

🎨 The Daily Drawing

01/07/2021

Lol!