Press Release - Vet [INSERT DATE] IS YOUR RABBIT A HAPPY BUNNY? Hop-a-long to Your Local Veterinary Practice for Free Rabbit Health Checks Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 2013 begins on 04th May this year and local vet surgery NAME will be showing its support by offering free rabbit health checks throughout the week! This year the RAW campaign is focusing on rabbits’ diet and wellbeing, so NAME vet practice will be offering free consultations to all rabbit owners in LOCATION. They are also giving out goodie bags if you take your rabbit in for a check-up. NAME, JOB TITLE, at VET SURGERY, said: “Rabbit Awareness Week is a very important annual campaign and we wanted to be part of the national activity by offering free rabbit health checks all week. We look forward to welcoming rabbit owners to our free health checks at the surgery, to ensure they are not only physically well, but also emotionally.” Matt Brash, TV vet and RAW supporter, said: “This May, the focus is on raising awareness of rabbits’ dietary requirements including their need for a high fibre diet. Many of the issues seen in practice can be prevented through proper diet and nutrition. We are trying to educate owners about the diet and how, when fed correctly, this can improve the lifespan of the animal and decrease veterinary bills. The good news is there are a number of easy ways in which we can help our pet rabbits to be happier and healthier. With the support of the veterinary community and the pet retail sector, our primary aim is to educate owners in responsible rabbit ownership and improve the wellbeing of Britain’s third most popular pet.” VET SURGERY will be open for free rabbit health checks INSERT DATES AND TIME and can be contacted on TELEPHONE NUMBER. ENDS Notes to Editor For further information please contact [INSERT CONTACT NAME, NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS AT PRACTICE]