by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jun 18, 2025 | Tips & advice
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) is an annual campaign that aims to educate rabbit owners on all aspects of their care. Sadly, despite being the third most popular choice of pet in the U.K, rabbits also remain the most neglected. Many live a life of solitude in...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jun 20, 2024 | Tips & advice
Neutering Neutering is a routine operation that should be a priority for all rabbit owners. If left un-neutered a rabbit has the potential to produce a litter, which if unplanned can become problematic as they can get pregnant again almost as soon as they have given...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jun 20, 2024 | Tips & advice
The correct diet is vital for the health of a rabbit, and getting this right from the start can save a lot of problems further down the line. A rabbit’s diet should include: 85% Hay 10% Veg 5% Pellets Hay is very important as it provides fibre to keep their guts...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jun 10, 2024 | Tips & advice
Rabbits’ teeth never stop growing so they need a constant supply of good-quality hay to wear them down. Incorrect wearing down of teeth may result in spurs forming, which can lead to lesions on the tongue and cause issues with eating caused by pain. Hay also keeps...
