Rutland House Vets Exotics Department

17/01/2025

Meet Krum the ferret!

He came in today to have a hormonal implant placed. He was such a well behaved boy ❤️

05/01/2025

27/12/2024

Today we had a visit from Betty and Jemima the ducks 🦆

25/12/2024

Hoppy Christmas everybun! 🎅🎁🎄

We hope Santa Paws has been and left an aBUNdance of treats!

Have a bunderful day! 🐰❤️

24/12/2024

We have 3 doses left for our vaccine day on January 9th, and we will be organising another day in early February- get in touch with our reception to either book in or join our waiting list

The vaccine which is effective about the new ‘highly virulent’ strain of RVHD2 is now available for vets to order from their wholesalers.

We advise that rabbits are given this vaccine in addition to the existing combi vaccine. Please discuss this with your vet.

Information is on our website here: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/vaccines/

23/12/2024

Meet Hemmy the rat 🐀

Hemmy came in recently to be castrated. He was such a well behaved boy ❤️

🐾🐶🐱🐀🐇🐓🐍🐢

19/12/2024

Meet Hank the Conure 🦜

We first met Hank in October after he had an accident and had fractured both his tarsometatarsus (a bone that is only found in the lower leg of birds).
We placed a splint on both of his legs as surgery was not an option.
We saw Hank back last week after having his splits on for 6 weeks, he is doing really well and is now using both of his legs! ❤️

12/12/2024

06/12/2024

We work with PALS to offer this team
We have also ordered the new vaccine- contact reception to make an appointment. We may need to organise vaccine days because for now we will only have multi dose vials

🔷 NEWS UPDATE.
We are aware that there is another strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic disease (RHVD) called “virulent” or “highly virulent” RVHD2.
It has been detected in Hungary, France, Northern Italy and the Netherlands, where it makes up approximately 50% of the cases seen (the remaining 50% being “classical” RVHD2). The Rabbit Welfare Association (RWAF) and experts studying the new strain cannot be sure of its presence in the UK, but know from past experience with previous strains, that it is only a matter of time before it arrives in the UK, if it’s not here already.

Here at PALS our PCR test detects both RHDV-1 and RHDV-2, including the virulent strain of RHDV-2. However, it cannot differentiate between RHDV-2 and its virulent strain. Therefore, the PCR result will indicate RHDV-2 positive.

Please contact the laboratory for further information, sample requirements and pricing.

For further information regarding vaccination for RHVD, please contact your exotic veterinarian.

www.palsvetlab.co.uk

27/11/2024

Supreme are pleased to be a sponsor of Munch & Learn

Molly Varga an RCVS recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, and Veterinary Advisor to Supreme Petfoods will be delivering a CPD session entitled ‘Hop, skip and munch - a guide to advise on rabbit feeding and housing’

Get your tickets now to see this fantastic session
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27/11/2024

20/11/2024

Contact reception for your older pet check up now 👍

14/11/2024

Meet Oppenheimer the rat 🐀

She came in today for surgery to remove 2 mammary masses! She recovered really well and is now back home ❤️

06/11/2024

04/11/2024

Meet Juniper 🐰

Juniper came in last week to be spayed ready for her adoption with Clement Rabbit Rescue

Here she is with one of our nurses Becky having a cuddle ❤️