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Nearly half of UK pet rabbits live alone
530,000 rabbits are not having their companion needs met.
PDSA estimates 530,000 rabbits are not having companionship needs met.

A report has revealed that 42 per cent of rabbits live alone, despite veterinary advice that rabbits have compatible companions.

The 2023 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report also showed that five per cent lived with different animals. The PDSA estimates 530,000 rabbits are not having their companion needs met.

Catherine Burke, a PDSA veterinary surgeon, said: “If rabbits live alone, they can feel socially isolated and become bored, frustrated, anxious, and destructive. They need fellow bunny companionship, as it offers them warmth, comfort and company. This minimises boredom, and reduces their anxiety and stress.”

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.