IN PICTURES: Rabbit Awareness Week - June 1 to June 9 - free health checks for your pet

By Sue Wilkinson
Published 15th May 2019, 15:15 BST

Rabbit Awareness Week campaign is takes place from June 1 t9. There are more than a million pet rabbits in the UK and Ireland, making rabbits the third most popular pet.

Thousands of veterinary practices all over the UK and Ireland will be offering free health checks to rabbits throughout the week to encourage owners to visit their nearest vet and get their bunnies vaccinated. Research shows that preventative healthcare in rabbits is a major issue that needs addressing.

The campaign Rabbit Awareness Weeks runs from Saturday June 1 to Sunday June 9placeholder image
The campaign Rabbit Awareness Weeks runs from Saturday June 1 to Sunday June 9

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There are more than one million pet rabbits in the UK and Ireland, making rabbits the third most popular pet.placeholder image
There are more than one million pet rabbits in the UK and Ireland, making rabbits the third most popular pet.
Thousands of veterinary practices all over the UK and Ireland will be offering free health checks to rabbits throughout the week to encourage owners to visit their nearest vet and get their bunnies vaccinatedplaceholder image
Thousands of veterinary practices all over the UK and Ireland will be offering free health checks to rabbits throughout the week to encourage owners to visit their nearest vet and get their bunnies vaccinated
Research shows that preventative healthcare in rabbits is a major issue that needs addressing.placeholder image
Research shows that preventative healthcare in rabbits is a major issue that needs addressing.
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