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RHDV

What is Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease?

October 28, 2021 Christie Taylor

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is caused by a highly contagious and fatal calicivirus in the genus lagovirus (rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus […]

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House & Home

Biosecurity Measures to Reduce RHD Risk for your Pet Rabbits

October 18, 2021 Christie Taylor

Ask your Local HRS Chapters which of these measures are best for your region House your rabbits indoors. Reduce or […]

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Safety

Keep Your Rabbit Cool in the Summer

June 28, 2017 HRS

Rabbits regulate body heat through their ears. They do not tolerate extreme heat and can die from becoming overheated. Temperatures […]

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FAQ

Outdoor and Indoor Hazards

March 1, 2013 HRS

A “house rabbit,” allowed freedom of the home and yard, enjoys a lifestyle that is sociable, stimulating, and comfortable. However, […]

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House & Home

Why to Keep Your Rabbit Indoors

February 10, 2013 HRS

no summary available […]

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Poisons

Poisonous Plants

February 10, 2013 HRS

ASPCA’s Toxic Plant List Wisconsin House Rabbit Society’s poisonous plant list  It is difficult to create a list of poisonous plants. […]

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House Rabbit Journal

Reducing Lead Risk in your Rabbit’s Drinking Water

July 10, 2011 HRS

Rick and Bea Jacobel write: “Lately I have been hearing a lot in the media about lead in our drinking […]

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House Rabbit Journal

Lysander’s Labyrinth

July 10, 2011 HRS

no summary available […]

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House Rabbit Journal

Every Little Thing She Does

July 10, 2011 Amy Shapiro Espie

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a fashionable diagnosis in these information-saturated times. Like popular maladies of earlier periods–.e.g., neuralgia, hysteria–ADD […]

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House Rabbit Journal

Going to Ground in Kansas City

July 10, 2011 HRS

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