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Gentle Reminder - Rabbit Care During Festive Season

Keep your rabbit safe this festive season! From managing loud mahjong sessions to teaching kids the 'No Carrying' rule, we share essential tips for rabbit safety during family gatherings. Plus, emergency vet contacts for CNY in Singapore.

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A Gentle Holiday Reminder

The festive season is a time of joy, but for families with pets and young children, it can also bring unexpected risks. Here is an important reminder to take extra care during this time to ensure the safety of both our pets and children.

— With love, Cooie Yiyi 🐾
Supervision Is Key  👀
 
The festive season often brings a bustle of activities. With children running around, pets may get stressed or accidentally injured. It’s crucial to supervise interactions between pets and kids at all times. Accidental rough play or unintended mishandling can cause harm. Encourage them not to chase or corner the rabbit. Don’t leave pets and young children alone together in unfamiliar environments.
 
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No Carrying 🐇
 
Teach kids and their parents that rabbits are prey animals and do not like to be carried. Sudden movements, roughly picked up, dropped, or mishandled can lead to accidental injuries. It is also advisable not to place them on furnitures to reduce risk of falls. Instead, teach little kids how to pet a bunny on the floor instead of lifting them off the ground and should the bunny hops away, young children should not chase or force the bunny to stay.
Dangerous Decorations and Food 🍫
 
From glittery ornaments to festive cookies, these can pose hidden dangers to both pets. Kids might be tempted to feed bunnies with unsafe food or put decorations on them for fun which may stress/strangle/get tangled on bunnies. Make sure treats and foods are kept out of reach and educate both kids and other family members about the dangers.
Stress and Overstimulation 💥
 
The hustle and bustle of family gatherings, loud music, mahjong or large crowds can overwhelm bunnies, causing them anxiety. It’s important to provide pets with a quiet space where they can retreat when needed. Do setup a quiet area in your home where they can retreat in safety. Screaming and overstimulated children should not be in the same room.
Routine Disruptions 🕐
 
The festive season often brings changes to daily routines, which can be stressful for rabbits. They rely on a steady schedule for feeding, naps, and quiet time. Try to maintain your pet’s normal routine as much as possible, and help visitors understand the importance of not disturbing the pet during this time.
 
Mind the Door 🚪
 
With guests coming and going, doors often open and close. Bunnies are sensitive to loud noises and may startle at the banging of doors. It’s important to remind children to close doors softly & carefully and to check on pets before they leave or enter.
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"Setting clear boundaries in a gentle way helps children learn that love for animals starts with respecting their needs. In our decade of rescue work, we've learned that a safe bunny is a happy bunny."

Ensuring everyone—both human and animal—stays safe during this time of celebration.
Stay safe, stay aware, and binky on!

Rejecting kids’ requests to carry the our beloved pets, especially when they insist, can be tricky. The key to rejecting their request is to balance firmness with kindness. Always keep in mind the rabbit’s well-being and use those reasons to explain your decision, while acknowledging the child’s feelings. By setting clear boundaries in a gentle way, you can help kids learn respect for animals and understand their needs.
 
Let’s take a moment to be extra cautious, ensuring that everyone — both human and animal — stays safe during this time of celebration. Stay safe, stay aware, and cherish these moments with care.
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Festive & After-Hours Emergencies

Accidents don't take holidays. If your bunny requires urgent medical attention during the festive season or after standard clinic hours, please contact:

Westside Emergency

86 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555982

*We recommend calling ahead to notify the medical team of your arrival.

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