Chocolate v's real bunnies for Easter

Happy Easter to past, present and future clientele, you are all much valued.

Pepsi and Cola bunnying

Advice for Easter Bunners and fur gods

Easter is a time of celebration of the coming Spring and bounties of nature. Flowers and trees awaken, lambing begins in earnest and the recovery from dark winter days begins.

It can also be a time of misery for some pets and some owners. Unbeknownst to some cat owners, Easter Lily's and other lilies are toxic to cats, so if kitty gets some on her fur she will lick it, ingest it causing some discomforting symptoms:

Advice for Easter doggos

Dogs are well known as scavengers and opportunistic food seekers, and can become ill from ingesting chocolate...at Easter, many houses and gardens are festooned with chocolate eggs ready for Easter Egg Hunts and a weekend full of devouring as many as you can before your parents tell you to stop. Chocolate contains Theobromine, which can be toxic to dogs, symptoms in individuals will depend on the size and weight of your dog but in some, even a hint can be fatal. Manage the environment for your dog to prevent accidentally exposing him to chocolate. 

Large amounts of chocolate can be toxic to horses, so probably best to eat all yours yourself...

And finally

I know you weren't thinking of it yourself, but if you know someone who is thinking of buying a bunny for Easter, please ask them to consider the costs and effort involved in their husbandry and housing. Rabbits, need company, space and a lot of devotion. 

Click this LINK for some excellent information on rabbit care and resources.

I've made a note of my local out of hours vet surgery just in case one of my pets accidentally eats my stash of chocolate, I highly recommend you do the same and if you suspect yours may have eaten something they shouldn't have, ring your vets for advice immediately.

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