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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very "American" for the UK market, but stunning nevertheless, 23 Mar 1999
By A Customer
The houserabbit movement in Great Britain is a few years behind that in the USA but catching up rapidly. We don't have a "home grown" comprehensive and adult orientated reference book devoted to indoor rabbit companions, and so the British Houserabbit Association strongly recommends the House Rabbit Handbook. The book is so easy to read and enjoy, it's remarkably easy to miss some of the absolute gems of information that are sometimes just mentioned in passing, which is why I read and re-read my copy several times a year! Criticisms.... very few. First of all, I miss the "housebunny profiles" which featured in earlier editions. Secondly, as the book now has an international readership, I feel that future editions really must mention some of the health issues facing owners of companion rabbits outside the USA. Specifically. Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD or RHD) and myxomatosis, both killer diseases for which vaccination is available (and highly recommended!) in Europe and some other countries outside the USA. Similarly, complex issues about dental disease are skimmed over; and there is no advice for pet owners in countries other than the US where pet bunnies are often fed on "rabbit mixes" where the risk of selective feeding and nutritional deficiencies are so much greater than where pellets are more widely available. However, these are minor criticisms that could easily be addressed in the next edition. Congratulations should go to the author on her fabulous achievement, and the BHRA will continue to promote the "HRH" as essential reading. Dr Linda Dykes President, British Houserabbit Association
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