Rabbit
23Jun

The Five Rabbit Welfare Needs-Rabbit Awareness Week

The 24th-28th June 2025 is 'Rabbit Awareness Week' and is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on our long-eared companions and the care they deserve. Often misunderstood as low-maintenance pets, rabbits have complex needs that require attention, knowledge, and commitment. From providing the right diet and housing, to ensuring regular veterinary check-ups and social interaction, rabbit care is both rewarding and essential for their wellbeing. In this blog, the experts at Burgess Excel will explore 5 rabbit welfare needs to...

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24Feb

Why Exercise is Important for Your Pet

Why is Exercise So Important for Your Pet? Regardless of their age, species or lifestyle, every pet needs to exercise, but why is it so important to make sure your pet getting their daily workout? Dogs and cats are full of energy and that energy needs somewhere to go, otherwise problematic behaviours may start to show. The great thing about exercising your pet is there are so many different ways to do it; dogs expend energy going for walks or running around...

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24Nov

How To Spoil Your Rabbit This Christmas

Christmas is all about spending time with those you love and showing you care. The majority of pet owners see their fur babies as family members, with 55% of rabbit owners deciding to treat their bunny to a festive gift. So what better time to spoil your beloved pet bunny with some delightful Christmas presents under the tree this year? Read below our top tips on celebrating Christmas with your rabbit and the best gifts to treat them to this...

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15Nov

Looking After Your Bunny

 Rabbits can make wonderful pets, but there are many different things to consider when finding the newest member to your family, so how do you choose the rabbit is right for yours? Like any pet, rabbits will require lots of love and care to help keep them healthy and well, so in this blog we are taking a look at what you need to care for your little bunny. What Do Rabbits Eat? Rabbits are herbivores, which means they only eat plant-based...

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15Oct

Why Rabbits Need to Chew

Chewing is a natural, enjoyable, and important behaviour for rabbits. Chewing can help your rabbit maintain good oral hygiene, keep his continuously growing teeth healthy and strong, and can act as a means of entertainment and prevent boredom. Chewing can be a nuisance for pet owners when their rabbits decides to chew anything and everything in sight. Leaving your rabbit up to his own devices to find something to chew on can lead to dangerous consequences, both for you and for...

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14Oct

8 Reasons Why Rabbits Make Great Pets

Rabbits are one of the most adorable pets you could own; their floppy ears, their cute little eyes, and their soft, cuddle-worthy fur, make them an ideal pet for all families. They are Ireland’s third most popular pet behind cats and dogs, and it’s not difficult to see why! We’ve compiled our top 8 reasons why you should consider adopting a rabbit and why they make such wonderful fur babies! 1. They Are Quiet Live in an apartment or quiet neighbourhood and don’t...

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12Oct

The Best Rabbit Toys

Providing your rabbit with appropriate toys to play with is more important than you think. It helps with mental stimulation, prevents boredom, keeps them fit and healthy and most importantly, happy. There a wide range of rabbit toys to choose from your floppy eared friend. In this blog post, we will highlight how to choose a toy, our top toys for your rabbit, and tips for playing with your bunny. How to Choose a Toy For Your Rabbit 1. Appeal To Chewing Urges Rabbits...

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11Oct

Playing With Your Rabbit

Just like dogs and cats, rabbits are curious creatures who love to play. They don’t just sit in a hutch all day-they love to hop, jump, sniff around and get active. Playing some games with your rabbit is a great way to build the bond between you, and get to know each other. This is especially important if you have just brought your rabbit home for the first time and he is a bit shy. In this blog, we’ll talk about...

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08Oct

How to Keep Your Rabbit Warm in the Winter

As the days grow colder and the nights get longer, it is more important than ever to think about our furry friends who like to spend their time outdoors. Your rabbit most likely spends most of his time outdoors in his hutch, so will be feeling the brunt of the cold snap. Here are some great and easy ways to help keep your bunnies and their homes protected from the winter weather. 1. Insulate the Hutch Just as we insulate our homes in...

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30Sep

Popular Small Pets – Rabbit

Choosing a Small Pet: What You Need to Know About Rabbits Rabbits can make wonderful pets, but there are many different things to consider when finding the newest member to your family, so how do you choose the a rabbit is right for yours? Like any pet, rabbits will require lots of love and care to help keep them healthy and well, so in this blog we are taking a look at Rabbits, and what you can expect if you were...

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