Courses
These courses have been inspired by my experiences as a veterinary nurse and as a rescue volunteer, but also by all of the questions I get asked about all the time by friends, family and owners on social media.
I have developed two courses aimed at dispelling potentially harmful misinformation and bridging the gap between clinical care and owner knowledge, thus empowering owners with deeper, accurate and evidence-led knowledge. All of which will help to keep our rabbits happy and healthy!
Bunny Basecamp
Pilot version launching October 2025
This course is ideal for new owners, curious owners, teenagers* and non-clinical veterinary staff. This will introduce you to :
Introduction to rabbits
- a brief history: how did rabbits become companion animals?
- biological data, for example, what is their body temperature and daily water requirement?
- the Five Freedoms: What are they, and what are our legal owner obligations?
- key points in handling and restraint.
Rabbit anatomy: Introduction to the rudiments of ...
- the skeletal system. Which bones are which? And where are our bones in a rabbit?
- the digestive system. How can they function on hay? How and why do they produce two types of dropping?
- dental anatomy. Why is it vital for owners to understand about rabbit teeth - and when there's a problem?
- key veins, arteries and muscles. How do we get the blood out, and the fluids and medication in?
Nutrition, husbandry and health
- nutrition: What does a good rabbit diet look like?
- the principles of infection control in sickness and in health.
- the link between husbandry, nutrition and wellness in rabbits.
- is your rabbit cold? Or old? How to make seasonal and life-stage changes which will optimise health.
Common illnesses and emergencies
- what do we commonly see in the vet clinic?
- What Are The First Signs Of ... ? How can we effectively troubleshoot common problems...
- ... and how you can help to prevent them.
- age is not a disease: How can we help our older rabbits maintain the best quality of life?
Introduction to first principles of first aid
- how to apply first aid for common emergencies.
PLUS ...
- a glossary of medical and anatomical terminology.
- real FAQs from owners.
Bunny Bootcamp
Coming autumn 2025 ...
This course is designed for more experienced owners, or adult Bunny Basecamp graduates, who have a good understanding about rabbit body systems but want to feel more informed so that they feel more confident working with their vet. This course will map against some of the more commonly seen illnesses and emergencies and introduce you to the rudiments of:
- Fluid therapy - why might one vet give an injection of fluids but another vet advises an intravenous drip? What is the rationale?
- Dental x-rays. How they can help your vet - and you, support your rabbit!
- Anaesthesia - let's bust some myths with some common FAQs from owners
- Analgesia - why sometimes more than one drug will help
- Common drugs, their actions and interactions
- Age is not a disease: helping our older rabbits to maintain a good quality of life - and have a gentle death.
PLUS
- a glossary of terminology
Course delivery
For the pilot course, Bunny Basecamp will be delivered by 'drip' system; that is, each module will be released weekly. This is something that you will be asked your opinion about in the feedback forms!
Each week's material will be delivered by:
- Short pre-recorded or unnarrated presentations
- Study sheets
- Quizzes - to test your learning
- Downloadable worksheets
- A pdf of common FAQs from owners
- Complete glossary of terms
- PLUS, there is a Kid's Corner, where your younger family members, who are too little for the main course, can still join in with child-friendly resources to help them learn with you!
Please note:
- Unless the course has been purchased via an educational institution, or more than one course has been purchased within the same house, course delegates will not be able to see or interact with each other at all.