Pet rabbit brains have shrunk due to domestication, says new research
New research has found that the brains of pet rabbits have shrunk due to domestication, and that they no longer fear humans as a result. The University of Porto research ...
Trade: Rabbits
Mother and children find dead rabbit in enclosure at Pets at Home
A mum visiting the Doncaster branch of Pets at Home found a dead rabbit in an enclosure while walking around the store, she said it had “obviously got trapped down ...
Vets issue ‘bunny spoilers’ ahead of Rabbit Awareness Week
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is highlighting the importance of diet ahead of Rabbit Awareness Week (2 – 10 June), as survey findings have shown that five of the top ...
Handling rabbits could affect their welfare according to new research
New research from the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science shows the way rabbits are handled is likely to have a “direct impact” on the welfare of the animal. The ...
Free webinar provides information on rabbit companionship
Burgess Pet Care has announced its sponsorship of a free veterinary webinar, taking place on Wednesday 18th April that will focus on how to successfully bond rabbits. Sponsored by Burgess Pet ...
Pets at Home continues ban on rabbit muesli sales
Pets at Home is maintaining its ban on selling rabbit muesli in its 440 stores. Removing this food from a rabbit’s diet is the key campaign theme for RAW’s 2018 ...
Pets at Home stops Easter rabbit sales
Pets at Home’s has made the decision to stop the sale of rabbits and adoption of rabbits at its 440 stores during this Easter Period. The retailer is instead holding ...
California bans pet shops from selling non-rescue dogs, cats and rabbits
California has become the first US state to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, unless retailers work with animal shelters or rescue groups. Gov. Jerry ...
PIF announces results of rabbit nutrition study
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) will announce the results of its year long research study into the differences between feeding muesli and nuggets to rabbits at the Pet Industry Forum ...
Mr Johnson’s reveals new food for rabbits and guinea pigs
Family owned business, Mr Johnson’s, has released two new small animal pet foods. The company, which has been producing animal feeds in the UK for over 100 years, expanded its range ...
BUSINESS BITES
Mulberry Media is an independent media company creating and engaging high-value B2B audiences across print, online, apps and events.