Dee Millen Rabbits

05/04/2026

Thank you to Suzanne for this lovely picture of her Easter bunnies- Queenie and Bucky xx

01/01/2026

Happy New Year

30/12/2025

Ashford small animal boarding are taking bookings for Easter holidays. Book before the 20th January and get the bank holiday days at the normal rate.
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Please email us at [email protected]
https://www.ashfordsmallanimalboarding.co.uk/
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03/12/2025

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🐰 Good news Olive Tree rabbit parents!

We’re now offering an additional vaccine that protects against another strain of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD2) - a highly contagious and often fatal virus that can affect indoor and outdoor rabbits 🐇

Why it matters:
RHD can spread via clothing, food and even insects. Many rabbits show no symptoms before becoming seriously ill. Vaccination is the best protection, and this additional vaccine adds an extra layer of defence 💉✨

What’s new:
✔️ A supplementary vaccine covering an extra strain of RHD2.

Want to boost your bunny’s protection?
📞 Call the surgery
or
💻 Book online at a time that suits you.

At your appointment:
Your rabbit will get a full health check and you’ll have the chance to chat with our vet team about care, welfare and the benefits of this added cover.

Health Care Plan members:
💚 It’s fully included in your monthly plan. We recommend it 6 months after the annual vaccine, but it can be given as soon as 2 weeks apart if preferred.

Non-plan clients:
💷 The vaccine is £55 (same as a standard booster). Book via reception or online.

🔗 Learn more about RHD2 and how to keep your rabbits safe:
rabbitwelfare.co.uk/highly-virulent-strain-of-rvhd2-and-vaccine-update/

10/10/2025

All set up for tomorrow. Huge forage and treat section plus our normal range of stock.
A few items on clearance all harness only £3 each.
Christmas cards- insert your own photos only 50p a pack.
The arena is looking good, nice venue with good lighting and everything you need on site. A bar, a restaurant and bunnies.
We take cash or card. Pop along and say hello

16/09/2025

Can you help-with a loving home for Zigzag and Blueberry?
Their current owners can no longer keep them, they have been house bunnies but can be homed either as house bunnies or an outside hutch and area,
Both are neutered and had their boosters in June 25. They are closely bonded.
Zigzag a Black Otter Mantle Mini Lop Doe born Nov 23
Blueberry an Opal Mini Lop Buck born Feb 24.
For more info please email me at [email protected] with photos of your set up please and info on the home that you can provide for them.
No time wasters please- you will be vetted, if you don't want me asking lots of questions please do not email me, Thank you

22/08/2025

✨ Did you know? ✨

Some rabbits are bred with shorter faces, similar to pugs and bulldogs 🐰🐶

🔎 Break it down:
🐰 Brachy = short
🐰 Cephalic = head/skull
So, brachycephalic = “short-headed.”

For a long time, people believed that flat-faced (brachycephalic) or lop-eared rabbits were automatically more prone to painful dental disease. It seemed to make sense: if the skull is shortened, teeth could become misaligned and cause problems.

But new large-scale studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have challenged this assumption. By studying thousands of pet rabbits across many breeds, researchers found that head shape and ear type alone aren’t the biggest drivers of dental disease.

✅ What actually matters most:
🐰 Diet: Rabbits need unlimited access to high-quality hay or fresh grass. This constant chewing wears their teeth naturally and prevents overgrowth.
🐰 Age: Older rabbits are significantly more likely to develop dental issues, regardless of breed.
🐰 Body weight: Very small rabbits (under 1.5 kg) were shown to have higher dental disease risk.
🐰 Regular vet care: Early dental checks and preventive treatment reduce suffering and improve quality of life.

💡 What this means for rabbit welfare:
🐰 Flat-faced rabbits still have some unique challenges, but their health outcomes depend much more on husbandry and veterinary care than on looks alone.
🐰 Instead of assuming appearance dooms a rabbit, we can focus on prevention and management.
🐰 Supporting responsible breeders who prioritise health, or better yet, adopting from rescues, helps break the cycle of suffering linked to extreme breeding.

Every rabbit, no matter their breed, deserves the chance to live a long, healthy, hay-filled life. 🌱💗

20/04/2025

Hoppy Easter..
Treat your bunny to some goodies or stock up on their usual supplies.
Dee Millen Rabbits

02/03/2025

Have you an Easter break planned? Are you jetting off somewhere nice but have rabbits or Guinea pigs at home?
Don't worry Ashford small animal boarding have available space in their bespoke boarding shed for your small 4 legged pets over the Easter holidays.
No extra charge for the bank holidays.
Heat lamps for house pets, fresh veg, top quality hays and bedding and experienced care. Access to outside runs in secure grass area.
Pop us a message now to book 🐰🐹🐰🐹
https://www.ashfordsmallanimalboarding.co.uk/
Dee Millen Rabbits

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas every Bunny and a Hoppy new year.
Thank you for your ongoing support xx 🐰🐰😀