Care of Pet Rabbits

Rabbits can make absolutely wonderful companions, as long as you have appropriate expectations of life with a rabbit and are prepared to make the commitment to proper care over the whole life span of the rabbit. From deciding if a pet rabbit is right for you, to how to properly care for your rabbit, here's a guide to sharing your life with a...

A concise guide on what to look for and what to avoid when picking out your rabbit.

The basics of rabbits as pets including a collection of resources from About related to the care of house rabbits.

Quick guide to the steps used to litter train rabbits.

Current guidelines for feeding your pet house rabbit to minimize diet related health problems.

What to look for in a cage for pet house rabbits, including size, basic design, and choice of bedding.

Cleaning cages is not a fun chore for any pet, but making cleaning as easy as possible and sticking to a schedule will make cage cleaning less of a chore and simply part of your routine.

Guidelines on providing play things that your rabbit will enjoy playing with, including some simple household items that rabbtis seem to like. Remember, a bunny that is not bored is more likely to stay out of trouble!

Detailed information on the litter training process in rabbits, with a note about territorial marking behaviors.

Steps to take to make your home safer for your pet rabbits.

Chewing is a very natural behavior to rabbits, and to protect your rabbit and your belongings, you need to train your rabbit what it is allowed to chew.

Digging is a natural behavior for rabbits. With house rabbits, to keep them from digging up your carpet, you need to give your rabbit an outlet for its need to dig, and teach your rabbit what is off-limits.

A quick guide to some of the things rabbits do to communicate and what they likely mean.

Most rabbits do not like to be picked up and held; they tend to be more comfortable just being near you and initiating contact on their terms. However, there will be times you will need to pick up your rabbit so it is a good idea to practice picking up your bunny and placing him or her back down. Doing a quick practice lift daily, followed by a favorite treat, is a good way to make picking up y…

Guidelines on the routine grooming needs of most pet house rabbits.

Quick guide to nail trims, an essential part of your rabbit care routine.

Rabbits often resist being picked up, and can seriously injure themselves if they struggle against being picked up too much. Here's some advice on picking up your rabbit to make it more comfortable and safe.

A short video clip that helps explain how to pick up a rabbit.

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A video of a happy bunny showing typical body language of a really happy rabbit demonstrating a binky.

How to prepare your rabbit for a long drive in the car if you must travel with your rabbit.

Three books that will help you care for the house rabbit in your life.

A review of the book Rabbits for Dummies by Audrey Pavia.

A huge group of articles from the House Rabbit society on behavior concerns.

A group devoted to the education of rabbit owners and rabbit rescue.  The ultimate source of rabbit information on the Net.

Lots of information on rabbits including care, diet, behavior, health and deciding whether a rabbit is the right pet, as well as adoptable rabbits.

A list of what what a pet rabbit diet should consist of.

UVB Rays and Rabbits