Rabbits are still the UK’s third most popular pet, and the past few years have finally brought an increase in much-needed, dedicated research and product development. But there’s still work to do on the basics, as John Chitty discusses in this Vet Times Podcast. ____________________ 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 John qualified from the RVC in 1990 and gained an RCVS Certificate in Zoological Medicine in 2000. He is director of a small animal and exotics practice, Anton Vets, in Hampshire, with a 100% exotics and zoo caseload. John is editor and author of four texts on avian/rabbit/tortoise medicine, author of various book chapters and papers, and is a past-president of the European Association of Avian Veterinarians. He has written the article “Preventive health care in rabbits”, which appeared in Vet Times (Volume 51, Issue 32, Pages 8-10), which reviews care of the species and how vets can help owners improve their pets’ welfare. The article is available online at vettimes.co.uk at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/preventive-health-care-in-rabbits/

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