Care Basics
Diet, Grooming, Housing, Play and Littertraining articles to give your bunny the best care possible.
Responsibility involves providing proper housing, nutrition, grooming, and veterinary care.
Don’t wait till you have an emergency to start looking for a rabbit-savvy veterinarian.
One of the most important decisions you can make for the health and well-being of […]
Common Rabbit Questions Do rabbits make good pets? Expand Yes, rabbits can make wonderful pets […]
A comprehensive and up-to-date resources for finding a local rabbit savvy veterinarian near you.
Diet
In consultation with Cindy McBee, DVM For years, I have agonized over what to feed […]
Commercial pellets, particularly when fed in large amounts, may not be the best choice for all rabbits.
Rabbits have a very round-about, complicated way of getting their food digested.
Learn the ideal rabbit diet proportions: 80% hay, 10% fresh vegetables, and less than 5% fruits as treats for a healthy bunny.
Rabbits are herbivores! A diverse selection of leafy greens should be 10-15% of your rabbit’s […]
Grooming & Handling
Rabbits can act hardy, but their delicacy, from skin to spine, necessitates careful grooming
Here are four annotated educational videos with helpful tips on handling and picking up a […]
How to clip a long-haired rabbit in a kind and gentle way. A companion video is available for a complete beginner’s guide.
Overgrooming in rabbits, also known as excessive grooming or barbering, can have various causes. Here […]
Rabbits can resist being lifted and carried in a number of ways. Reacting instinctively to […]
Learn to trim your rabbit's nails with this short video from Amy Sedaris and Marry Cotter.
Housing & Space
Any part of your house that is exposed to a bunny resident should have protection […]
Pens are inexpensive, easy to use, and can be adapted to fit in nearly any home.
Looking for creative ideas for great outdoor exercise runs for your rabbits? Here are four fabulous ideas.
A “house rabbit,” allowed freedom of the home and yard, enjoys a lifestyle that is […]
Being outdoors offers rabbits the joy of fresh air, sunshine, and freedom to explore. However, it also exposes them to risks.
Play, Toys, and Enrichment
Destructive behavior, such as chewing or digging into your carpet, can be diverted into healthy projects for your rabbit.
Gymnastic toys—those that entice climbing on, leaping over, running through, diving into, or sliding down—keep […]
Opportunity to exercise should be provided at least four hours a day or thirty hours a week
As a fosterer, I often receive calls from people who are trying to find homes […]
Looking for creative ideas for great outdoor exercise runs for your rabbits? Here are four fabulous ideas.
Litter Box Training
A bunny’s use of litterboxes should be a natural evolution of what he wants to do anyway.
Top Tips on Litterbox Training from Amy Sedaris and Marry Cotter.
Bonding & Introductions
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.
Patience is the magic word when it comes to bunny bonding. PICK potential partner rabbits carefully. There […]
Want to know how to have a large group of rabbits live together? Here are some basic instructions for group bonding.
Socializing
Indoor house cats typically will peacefully coexist with pet rabbits if given proper introductions and […]
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.
More important than the dog or bunny behavior in establishing a compatible relationship is human […]
Rabbits and children can bring joy and companionship to a family, but they require understanding, patience, and commitment from an adult.
Considering getting a classroom rabbit, or have a classroom rabbit or pet? Please think twice.