Rabbits and Small Furries Congress
Thursday 30 March 2023
Early Bird pricing is available until Friday 3rd February 2023
Virtual Event
Online Registration, Exhibition and Lounges |
Chairman's Welcome |
Bonding Rabbits – And why all bunnies need a buddy!Claire Speight RVN, A1, C&G Cert VNES Rabbits are a social species and studies have shown they value the company of another rabbit as much as food. Bonded rabbits will show a range of behaviours, which lone rabbits are unable to participate in. However, they are also territorial and can cause serious injuries on each other. It is therefore imperative that rabbits are bonded carefully, following specific strategies, in order to achieve a harmonious, long-term partnership. During the presentation we will learn:
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What's Up Doc? – Common Rabbit ConditionsJo Hinde-Megarity RVN, LagoLearn Rabbits are the UK’s third most popular pet and as such, it is vital we know how to look after them correctly. This should leave you with a greater understanding of each condition; including spotting symptoms, helping to create treatment plans and working with owners to ensure optimum husbandry and preventative healthcare is provided. |
Live Q&A PanelPresent questions (anonymously if desired) to the speakers. |
Morning Break, Online Exhibition and Lounges |
Welfare Minded Dental Disease Management in Rabbits and Small MammalsMatthew Rendle RVN, The Association of Zoo and Exotic Veterinary Nurses (AZEVN) Dental disease is sadly still very common and causes are multifactorial and complex. It is important to review and nurse each case as an individual; being mindful of the owner’s knowledge, understanding and wishes - but the priority must be managing the individual’s welfare. In this presentation, we will discuss aspects of how to nurse these rewarding cases well. We will cover the following key points:
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Live Q&A PanelPresent questions (anonymously if desired) to the speakers. |
Lunch Break, Online Exhibition and Lounges |
Why Guinea Pigs are NOT Small Rabbits!Abigail Edis RVN FdSc CertVNES, Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital, Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Whilst guinea pigs are also herbivorous small mammals and have similar gastrointestinal systems and similar diets to lagomorph species, they have many differences in their husbandry needs and common illnesses seen. This presentation will talk through the common differences in caring for guinea pigs and why they are often medical mysteries when it comes to seeing them in practice. We will also discuss some of the common presentations and the probably often underdiagnosed diseases these species are prone to developing. This will ultimately help us to educate owners more effectively and recognise signs of illness in guinea pigs when presented with one. Key learning points:
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Don't Fear the Ferret!Anna Mercer RVN APVN, Anna the Ferret Nurse Ferrets are inquisitive and playful pets but can sometimes be a little misunderstood. This presentation will help you to gain confidence when nursing the ferret patient in practice. We will cover the follwing key learning points:
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Live Q&A PanelPresent questions (anonymously if desired) to the speakers. |
Chair's Close |
Online Exhibition and Lounges |
Please note this programme is subject to change.