Early Neutering Campaign For Rabbits

Be early - don't be sorry Although pet rabbits are now very popular, advances in rabbit veterinary medicine often do not reach all veterinary surgeons, leaving many owners totally confused and frustrated with the conflicting advice given to them by their local practices. The subject of our campaign is to resolve the controversy surrounding the age from which rabbits can be neutered. Currently, the direct result of incorrect information being given out to owners often results in unwanted litters, severe fighting, fatalities and major bonding issues. This sorry situation could easily be rectified by ensuring that all vets and owners alike are made aware that rabbits can be neutered early to prevent such problems occurring. Whilst the important message is starting to get across that pet rabbits should be kept in social groups such as compatible non-breeding pairs, this advice is useless if owners then find they cannot get their pets neutered in time. By running this item for us you will be helping our campaign to get off the ground and will be an important part in helping to keep bunnies and their owners happy and healthy! This campaign is supported by:

• Richard Saunders MRCVS, RWA/F Resident in Rabbit & Zoo Medicine, at Bristol University Langford Referrals
• Brigitte Reusch BVetMed(Hons) CertZooMed MRCVS, Lecturer in Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, Head of The Rabbit Clinic, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
• Anna Meredith MA VetMB CertLAS DZooMed MRCVS, Head of Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
• Dr. Anne McBride, animal behaviour specialist, University of Southampton
• Neil Forbes BVetMed CBiol MIBiol Dip ECAMS FRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist zoo Animal and Wildlife Medicine (Avian), European Veterinary Specialist Avian Medicine and Surgery
• Sean Wensley BVSc MSc MRCVS of the PDSA
• Wood Green Animal Shelters
• The Company of Animals, training and behaviour experts
• Bobtails, one of the largest rabbit and guinea pig rescue centres in UK
• Anne Mitchell of the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund Helpline, who deals with large volumes of calls concerning this issue.

Should you need any further information, you can contact me either by email [email protected] or telephone number 01373 864222 (24 hour answerphone) and I will be delighted to help. Further information about CottonTails® is available on our user-friendly website: www.cottontails-rescue.org.uk

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