Information for Rabbit Owners
We Are Rabbit Advocates
At our practice, rabbits are treated with the same level of care, respect and clinical expertise as cats and dogs. We follow the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) guidelines to ensure every rabbit receives the best possible experience, from routine visits to advanced medical care.
RWAF-Aligned Rabbit Welfare Standards
Rabbit-Friendly Facilities
- We provide quiet, predator-free spaces for rabbits, using separate waiting areas or consulting rooms.
- Carriers are kept raised off the floor and covered for security.
- Hospitalised rabbits are housed away from dogs and ferrets, following RWAF recommendations.
Skilled Rabbit Medicine & Surgery
Our vets and nurses have experience and additional training in rabbit-specific anaesthesia, analgesia, behaviour and husbandry, ensuring safe, species-appropriate care.
- We use rabbit-safe anaesthetic protocols.
- Pain management follows current RWAF and UK veterinary best practice.
- Post-operative care is tailored to meet the needs of prey species.
Stress-Free Handling
We always prioritise rabbits’ emotional wellbeing:
- Low-stress handling and minimal restraint
- Quiet rooms for examinations
- Bonded partners kept together whenever possible
- Soft bedding, hiding places, and warm environments for comfort
Husbandry & Nutrition Support
We are passionate about improving rabbit welfare through education.
Our team provides advice on:
- High-fibre diets
- Appropriate housing and enrichment
- Bonding
- Vaccinations and parasite prevention
- Behavioural needs. We promote the RWAF motto: “A Hutch is Not Enough.”
Compassionate End-of-Life Care
We offer gentle, rabbit-appropriate euthanasia options, including home visits where possible, with:
- Quiet, private spaces
- Low-stress sedation
- Respectful handling
- Support for grieving owners
- Always delivered with kindness and dignity.
Our Commitment to Rabbit Welfare
- We follow RWAF guidelines for clinical care and welfare.
- We continually update our rabbit training and protocols
- We support owners to give their rabbits the best quality of life
- We advocate for rabbits as intelligent, social animals with complex needs
Rabbit Welfare Matters
As Rabbit Advocates, we believe that every rabbit deserves:
- Proper space
- Company
- Quality diet
- Enrichment
- Skilled veterinary care
- A life free from pain, stress and fear