Diet
The Importance of Hay
Hay should be 80% of your rabbit’s diet. Rabbits are designed to eat large amounts of high fibrous food. A […]
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Gifts and Supplies
Shop at One Ear Up Hay, Get a Discount, and HRS Gets 5%!
House Rabbit Society supporters can now shop at a brand new hay company and can donate to HRS while shopping AND […]
News
Buy timothy hay and get a free ‘I Love My Rabbit’ sticker!
Our friends at Small Pet Select just notified us of a fun promotion they’re doing in which they’re giving away […]
Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal Stasis: The Silent Killer
It’s an all too familiar story. “My bunny stopped eating, and then she just died.”When we ask for details, we often learn that not only did the bunny stop eating, but she had been producing extremely small or even no fecal droppings, or showed symptoms of “runny stool.” True diarrhea (unformed, liquid fecal matter) is uncommon in rabbits. The runny stool sometimes misidentified as “diarrhea” in rabbits is more often composed of unformed, almost-liquid cecotropes. […]
Diet
Overweight and Underweight Rabbits
OVERWEIGHT RABBITS Slim and sleek. This is veterinarian and author Dr. Susan Brown’s description of what a healthy rabbit looks […]
Gastrointestinal Tract
Disorders of the Cecum
The healthy functioning of the cecum is critical to the overall health of a rabbit. Gaining an understanding of how […]
Head and Mouth
Dental Disorders in Rabbits
Dental problems in rabbits can be complex and result in serious conditions. This article addresses the most common issues, including […]
Bunny Basics
What to Feed Your Rabbit – Summary
What kind of food is best for rabbits? Rabbits need a balanced diet of hay, fresh greens, a little fruit, and a few pellets. […]
Diet
Feeding Hay to Rabbits and Rodents
For a recent in-depth study by Dr. Marcus Clauss on the importance of hay, see the Journal of Exotic Pet […]
Gastrointestinal Tract