Care
Care Basics
Diet, Grooming, Housing, Play and Littertraining articles to give your bunny the best care possible.
How To Care For A Pet Rabbit: A Primer
By
Mary Cotter
Responsibility involves providing proper housing, nutrition, grooming, and veterinary care.
House Rabbit Care Behavior Resource Book
By
San Diego House Rabbit Society
Downloadable and printable House Rabbit Resource Book from SDHRS
How to Find a Good Rabbit Veterinarian
By
Kathleen Wilsbach
Dont wait till you have an emergency to start looking for a rabbit-savvy veterinarian.
Spaying and Neutering Basics
By
San Diego House Rabbit Society
One of the most important decisions you can make for the health and well-being of
Common Questions
By
Paige K Parsons
Common Rabbit Questions Do rabbits make good pets? Expand Yes, rabbits can make wonderful pets
The Best Rabbit-Savvy Vets Near Me
By
Our Think Tank
A comprehensive and up-to-date resources for finding a local rabbit savvy veterinarian near you.
Diet
Food Diet
By
Paige K Parsons
Adult rabbits need a balanced diet of unlimited hay, fresh greens, and a few pellets.
Natural Nutrition I: The Importance of Fiber
By
Elizabeth TeSelle
In consultation with Cindy McBee, DVM For years, I have agonized over what to feed
Natural Nutrition Part II: Pellets and Veggies
By
Elizabeth TeSelle
Commercial pellets, particularly when fed in large amounts, may not be the best choice for all rabbits.
Digestibility in the Rabbit Diet
By
Marinell Harriman
Rabbits have a very round-about, complicated way of getting their food digested.
Best Vegetables for Rabbits: A Healthy Diet Guide
By
Paige K Parsons
Learn the ideal rabbit diet proportions: 80 hay, 10 fresh vegetables, and less than 5 fruits as treats for a healthy bunny.
Treat Foods
By
Susan Smith
That cute little whiskered face is so hard to ignore, especially when your bun sits
The Importance of Hay
By
Amy Ramnaraine
Rabbits are designed to eat large amounts of high fibrous food mostly hay.
Video: How to Help an Overweight Rabbit
By
Mary Cotter
Howcast video on helping an overweight rabbit loose weight.
Greens Are Great!
By
Amy Ramnaraine
Rabbits are herbivores! A diverse selection of leafy greens should be 10-15 of your rabbits
Grooming Handling
Grooming
By
Dr. Carolynn Harvey DVM
Rabbits can act hardy, but their delicacy, from skin to spine, necessitates careful grooming
How to Handle and Pick Up a Rabbit
By
Paige K Parsons
Here are four annotated educational videos with helpful tips on handling and picking up a
How To Clipper A Rabbit Safely and Kindly
By
Amy Ramnaraine
How to clip a long-haired rabbit in a kind and gentle way. A companion video is available for a complete beginners guide.
Bonding With Your Rabbit
By
Amy Ramnaraine
Rabbits are social animals. They need relationships to thrive.
Overgrooming
By
Our Think Tank
Overgrooming in rabbits, also known as excessive grooming or barbering, can have various causes. Here
An Uplifting Experience
By
Holly OMeara
Rabbits can resist being lifted and carried in a number of ways. Reacting instinctively to
Video: How To Trim Your Rabbits Nails
Learn to trim your rabbits nails with this short video from Amy Sedaris and Marry Cotter.
Housing Space
Living Space: How to set it up
By
Marinell Harriman
How to create flexible living arrangements for a happy house bunny.
Bunny Proofing Your Space
By
Marinell Harriman
Any part of your house that is exposed to a bunny resident should have protection
Pens: The modern housing preference
By
Marinell Harriman
Pens are inexpensive, easy to use, and can be adapted to fit in nearly any home.
Four Fabulous Outdoor Exercise Set-Ups For Rabbits
By
Paige K Parsons
Looking for creative ideas for great outdoor exercise runs for your rabbits? Here are four fabulous ideas.
Outdoor and Indoor Hazards
By
Holly OMeara
A house rabbit, allowed freedom of the home and yard, enjoys a lifestyle that is
Rabbits Outdoors: Lowering Risks
By
Paige K Parsons
Being outdoors offers rabbits the joy of fresh air, sunshine, and freedom to explore. However, it also exposes them to risks.
Why Keep Your Rabbit Indoors?
By
Paige K Parsons
Keeping your rabbit indoors is a compassionate choice.
Play, Toys, and Enrichment
Play activity
By
Marinell Harriman
Destructive behavior, such as chewing or digging into your carpet, can be diverted into healthy projects for your rabbit.
Playthings How Bunnies Use Them
By
Marinell Harriman
Gymnastic toysthose that entice climbing on, leaping over, running through, diving into, or sliding downkeep
Exercise: Setting up playgrounds
By
Marinell Harriman
Opportunity to exercise should be provided at least four hours a day or thirty hours a week
More Than Just a Chew Stick
By
Margo DeMello
As a fosterer, I often receive calls from people who are trying to find homes
Four Fabulous Outdoor Exercise Set-Ups For Rabbits
By
Paige K Parsons
Looking for creative ideas for great outdoor exercise runs for your rabbits? Here are four fabulous ideas.
Litter Box Training
Natural Routines: Litterboxes
By
Marinell Harriman
A bunnys use of litterboxes should be a natural evolution of what he wants to do anyway.
Litter Training FAQ
By
Creative Commons Remixed
Common litter training concerns and a helpful overview video.
Video: Litterbox Training
Top Tips on Litterbox Training from Amy Sedaris and Marry Cotter.
Bonding Introductions
Bonding With Your Rabbit
By
Amy Ramnaraine
Rabbits are social animals. They need relationships to thrive.
Socializing the Antisocial Rabbit
By
Marinell Harriman
Did Sinbads socialization subdue his vigorous spirit?
Two Rabbits: A Perfect Match or Double Trouble?
By
Amy Espie
The vast majority of rabbits crave the companionship of at least one of their own kind. We offer the following to help you decide whether a multi-rabbit household is right for you.
Bonding Rabbits A Complete Guide
By
Margo DeMello
Bunny bonding basics by bunny expert Margo DeMello.
Bonding: When the Going Gets Rough
By
Holly OMeara
The rabbit psyche is mysterious, sometimes paradoxical.
The Most Important Word in Bonding: PATIENCE
By
Mary Cotter
Patience is the magic word when it comes to bunny bonding. PICK potential partner rabbits carefully. There
How to Successfully Introduce Rabbits in Group Settings: A Step-by-Step Guide
By
Margo DeMello
Want to know how to have a large group of rabbits live together? Here are some basic instructions for group bonding.
Socializing
Rabbits and Cats
By
Marinell Harriman
Indoor house cats typically will peacefully coexist with pet rabbits if given proper introductions and
Introducing Dogs and Bunnies
By
Amy Ramnaraine
More important than the dog or bunny behavior in establishing a compatible relationship is human behavior. Our job is to show our dogs how we want them to behave around our rabbits.
Dog Training: A Guide to Commands and Skills for Living with a House Rabbit
By
Marinell Harriman
More important than the dog or bunny behavior in establishing a compatible relationship is human
Rabbits and Children: Fostering Compassion at Home
By
Carolyn Mixon
Rabbits and children can bring joy and companionship to a family, but they require understanding, patience, and commitment from an adult.
Classroom Rabbits
By
Carolyn Mixon
Considering getting a classroom rabbit, or have a classroom rabbit or pet? Please think twice.
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