A concerned rabbit owner brought their rabbit into my clinic. The rabbit, a spunky little brown-and-white bunny named Thumper. Was hopping around on three legs and seemed to be in a lot of pain. I realized that Thumper had broken one of his hind legs…
Dr Jan Pol
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Dr. Pol has written several best-selling books. Namely: Never turn back on an Angus cow—my life as a country vet, tales from his illustrious, a memoir that recruits amusing, incredible 45+ year veterinary career and often poignant. He has also launched several animal food products. Especially for dogs, cats, horses, chickens, goats, and rabbits. He started in December 2019 and has launched more over the years. In 2013, Dr. Pol was awarded an honorary doctorate of public service by Central Michigan University.
Dr Jan Pol
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Over the years, many rabbit owners have kept asking me questions about how long do rabbits sleep. Especially when they are worried that their rabbits have overslept. And might be sick! Aside from being a professional vet for 25 years, I have had many years…
Dr Jan Pol
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As a vet that has counselled pet rabbit owners for over 25 years. I understand how difficult it can be to plan and provide a balanced diet for your Flemish giant rabbit. However you need to know that one of the most important aspects of…
Dr Jan Pol
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One of my favorite memories from my 25 years as a veterinarian is my encounter with a young Flemish giant named Max. Max’s owners booked him for a check-up a few months ago. When I met Max, I knew something was wrong. While I interrogated…
Dr Jan Pol
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As a veterinarian with several years of experience, I’ve seen different breeds of animals, both domesticated and wild. The Flemish Giant Rabbit is one animal that has always captured my interest. I’ve shown interest in this breed of rabbit ever since I first learned about it…
Dr Jan Pol
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“Hello, Doc! I want to add a Flemish rabbit to my pet list, but I’m curious about how long it can live with me. What can you say about the Flemish Giant’s lifespan?” That was a call I received from Mrs. Evelyn last week. Mrs….
Dr Jan Pol
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Have you ever heard of the German Giant Rabbit? This rabbit breed is massive, with some reaching up to 20 pounds! German Giants are known for their gentle and kind behavior. And that makes them a favorite among rabbit pet owners. But, taking care of…
Dr Jan Pol
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I have seen several rabbit owners that rear chickens in their homes complain of their rabbits sneaking into their chicken hutch. To eat the chicken feed served to them! Some parents allow their rabbits to continue eating these chicken feeds just because their rabbit loves…
Dr Jan Pol
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Continental giant rabbits and Flemish giants are one of the largest rabbit breeds in the world. With similar features that make it difficult to identify one from the other. However, within my 25 years as a vet, I have handled these giant breeds and mastered…
Dr Jan Pol
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Are you looking for the best flemish giant breeders? You are the right place! There are many good flemish giant rabbit breeders most people don’t know, and in this article you will get to know more about them to make the right decision. Please fill…
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