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Think Rabbit month is coming
Month of May dedicated to rabbits and small furries

This year's Think Rabbit month, which takes place in May, will have the key theme of diet.

Sponsored by Supreme Pet Foods, Think Rabbit month is a campaign to help attract rabbit owners to vet practices and pet stores, and enrich the life of their pet.

The awareness month will highlight the importance of feeding rabbits and other small furry animals a high fibre, low sugar diet.

Vet practices and pet stores are being encouraged to sign up and take part by running special offers, events and competitions throughout the month of May.

Goodie bags containing a free sample bag of rabbit food, as well as information leaflets and other fun treats for rabbit owners will be sent out to participators.

Those that sign up will also agree to the Small Furry Promise, pledging to always consider small furry patients and customers when making decisions that will affect the animals they cater to.

As such, the month is not solely aimed at rabbits, as both practices and stores are able to show their appreciation for all small furry pets at the same time, such as ferrets, guinea pigs and rodents.

Click here to sign up to Think Rabbit month.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.