Advertisement

Pet rabbits are depressed, diseased and lonely

Despite their cuddly appearance, and reputation as a good children's pet, there is more to caring...

Share this article

15.43 22 Oct 2019


Pet rabbits are depressed, diseased and lonely


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.43 22 Oct 2019


Despite their cuddly appearance, and reputation as a good children's pet, there is more to caring for a bunny than we may think. A study of upwards of 6,000 pet rabbits has found that many lead sad lives. Dr. Dan O’Neill from the Royal Veterinary College, and co-author of the study joined us to explain. 


Read more about

Animals Bunny Pets Rabbits

Related Episodes

Regional Roundup with Shane Be...

00:12:07

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

Lunchtime Live

00:12:07


Do we need more monuments to w...

00:19:40

Do we need more monuments to women?

Lunchtime Live

00:19:40


Splanc Scéalta: Kier Starmer,...

00:45:32

Splanc Scéalta: Kier Starmer, Jeffrey Donaldson, Caid, Tithíocht, Rothaíocht, agus go leor eile

Splanc

00:45:32


Splanc Moltaí: 26 Meitheamh

00:06:07

Splanc Moltaí: 26 Meitheamh

Splanc

00:06:07