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Rabbit Health Alert
The PDSA is reporting a 230% increase in the number of dental procedures carried out on rabbits.
The PDSA is running a campaign to raise awareness of the plight of rabbits as the veterinary charity reports a 230% increase in the number of dental procedures carried out on rabbits, mostly caused by bad diets.


According to the PDSA the campaign is vital as many people end up feeding rabbits the wrong type of food – not deliberately but through ignorance.

According to the results of a survey of 2000 people carried out by the PDSA, there is a lack of awareness amongst people of how to look after a rabbit properly. Here are some of the key findings:
  • 71% of respondents did not know that hay and grass are the most important food for a rabbit to eat.
  • One in four think traditional rabbit muesli is the most important food for a rabbit.
  • Nearly two thirds don't know that rabbits need annual vaccinations.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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News Shorts
Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.