Rabbits make fantastic pets that all the family can enjoy. However, as with all animals, they produce faeces and urine after eating and drinking. If they’re left to go where they please, it can represent a significant health hazard, and make your home unpleasant if you keep your rabbit indoors. We’re used to being able…

Most people probably think of rats with a shudder of fear or even disgust – and it’s perfectly reasonable that you wouldn’t want to come across a wild rat in or near your home, especially as they might carry fleas or infectious diseases. So it may come as a surprise to discover that rats, like many…

Guinea pigs are one of the most popular pets in the UK, with approximately one million of them in the UK, according to the latest figures. That’s no real surprise, as they are relatively easy to look after and safe for kids to play with and handle. They’re also unbelievably cute!  Nevertheless, there are a…

With the notable exception of Bigwig from Watership Down, rabbits are not generally noted for their bravery. As potential prey for many larger animals and birds in the wild, it’s perfectly understandable for them to be by nature cautious and on high alert for any threat or signs of danger. When we keep them at…

There’s a lot of responsibility involved in looking after any kind of animal, and one of the most important things to consider is making sure that you’re providing the right kind of diet. With common pets like cats and dogs, that’s generally not too much of a problem, because there are many commercial foods that…

Rabbits are popular pets, especially for families with small children, as they can usually be relied on to be docile and safe to be around – although you should never leave rabbit care completely in the hands of a young child. Rabbits may be docile, but they still have complex needs that you as an adult…