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Majority of pet rabbits now house rabbits
House rabbits have become more popular.
New statistics reveal shift in the way rabbits are looked after.

Research from veterinary charity PDSA has revealed that for the first time house rabbits are more popular than outdoor rabbits in the UK.

Fifty-one per cent of the pet rabbit population (an estimated 560,000 rabbits) are now kept predominantly inside their owner’s house, a large rise from August 2020, when only 39 per cent of rabbits lived inside.

However, inadequate housing is still an issue, with 22 per cent of all pet rabbits living in small hutches with minimal or no run space.

PDSA veterinary nurse Shauna Walsh said: “If you have rabbits that live predominantly inside your home, they will still need regular access to the outdoors, so they get enough daylight and vitamin D, as well as the opportunity to spend time grazing.

“It is also important to ensure you ‘bunny-proof’ your home, as it is natural for rabbits to chew. Rabbits are likely to nibble anything they have access to – including wires and cables. Give them toys that they can chew on safely, and make sure wires aren’t easily accessible.”

 

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. 

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.