Well, Brexit is finally here and whether you think it’s a good or a bad thing, it will affect all of us.

The only certainty is that there will be lots of uncertainty post-Brexit.

However, last Friday the UK Government provided some clarity and issued up-to-date advice about pet passports. Previously the advice had been that a pet owner travelling with their pet to the EU after January 31 would need to obtain an animal health certificate (AHC) from their vet, and the animal would require an additional blood test.

Last Friday’s announcement stated that a transition period has been agreed between the UK Government and the EU. This will last until December 31, and will mean that the existing pet passport arrangements stay in place, and pet owners will not need to obtain an AHC.

If you need any further details please call the UK Government’s pet travel helpline, which is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, on 0370 241 1710.

Pet passports are required for dogs, cats and ferrets, but they are not needed for rabbits which is surprising given there are an estimated one million domestic rabbits in the UK.

Sadly, a significant proportion of these rabbits endure lives of misery caused by painful diseases and loneliness.

A recent Royal Veterinary College survey of more than 2,500 pet rabbits taken to vets found that long-term disorders were common, including overgrown claws and teeth, anorexia, and flystrike.

Many of these rabbits are also extremely lonely - they are often kept as single rabbits which is particularly distressing for such a social species.

Added to this, in-breeding to create new breeds has led to the development of additional health problems, as with certain pedigree dogs. For example, the lionhead, one of the most popular of modern rabbit types with a showy mane of fur around its neck, has a shortened muzzle which can make breathing difficult.

Many of the rabbit’s health problems go unnoticed by their owners because, as a prey species, they have evolved to hide symptoms of distress and illness lest they appear more vulnerable to attack.

They require a quick daily examination, particularly around the tail area. Rabbits teeth grow throughout their lives and they need to munch on an abundant supply of hay so that their teeth can be constantly ground down.

Another recent survey, this time one conducted by the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, found that half of all pet rabbits live alone, and only 25% are free roaming and able to forage on grass.

Rabbit neutering is now common-place and so keeping rabbits in mixed pairs or groups can be done without the risk of baby bunnies (called kittens) coming along.

We have a stunning male and female, Iron Man and Bumble, looking for a new home together.

They are a very bonded pair, and can often be seen cuddled up together in their hay, although they are ’hay monsters’ and consume large quantities of it.

Iron Man (brown and white) is more outgoing than Bumble and he can be a bit of a show-off. They are both good at using their litter tray and they’re very clean, and so they could spend time as indoor rabbits as long as they have some access to an outdoor run.

We would love to see this delightful pair in a home of their own, enjoying the spring sunshine.

But potential adopters need to do their research first, and understand the commitment required in caring properly for rabbits.

Rabbits can live for 10 years or more and while they can be a wonderful first pet for children, they need knowledgeable, daily attention from parents too.