The Rabbit Care Guide
An in-depth husbandry guide from Dr Kezia Lockhart, an Auckland-based small pet veterinarian — covering handling, housing, diet, desexing and vaccination, and warning signs that need a vet.
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Trusted resources
We don't repeat veterinary or biosecurity advice here — instead we point people straight to the specialists. These are the sources we lean on ourselves.
Westley's World
A New Zealand rabbit welfare resource site established in 2018, with a large library on care and behaviour, a national rehoming space called The Warren, and a directory of other NZ rabbit rescues.
westleysworld.comMPI: Protecting Pet Rabbits from Caliciviruses
Official Ministry for Primary Industries guidance on the RHDV strains circulating in NZ (RHDV1, RHDV1 K5, RHDV2), vaccination advice, and how the virus spreads between wild and pet rabbits.
mpi.govt.nz