Month: May 2015

Your rabbit needs to be able to exercise daily in a safe, enclosed space with grass to eat. This will also help to keep his nails trim. Your rabbit will need a place to escape – a number of large pipes (from builder’ merchants) are ideal. Rabbits in the wild have unlimited access to open spaces to exercise and run […]

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Fur: Fur should be clean and shiny. As rabbits moult several times a year, it is important to keep your pet regularly groomed to help keep his fur in good condition. Ears: These should bee clean and dry. See your vet if your rabbit shakes his head frequently and is constantly scratching his ears. Eyes: Eyes should be clean and […]

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Rabbits in the wild are active dawn to dusk. During the day, rabbits will stay in their warrens in complete darkness, only coming out for short periods. This is because as a prey animal its safer to live underground during daytime. Your rabbit will, therefore, naturally prefer to stay inside during the day. Rabbits can suffer from heat stroke, so […]

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Your rabbit needs to be kept in a comfortable, weather-protected and safe environment where he has plenty of space. Clean bedding is very important for your rabbit. One of the main causes of ill-health and suffering in pet rabbits is caused by living in unhygienic hutch conditions. A rabbit is as risk of mites, fly strikes (see Health Check) and […]

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In addition to manufactured dry rabbit food, your rabbit will need to have fresh vegetables to eat, spring greens and carrots, as well as pieces of twig to nibble – e.g. from apple trees. Rabbits also like to eat short grass and other wild planets such as clover and dandelions. Rabbits kept in hutches can have problems with their teeth […]

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Rabbits are social animals. It is important to keep your rabbit with at least one other rabbit for company. Rabbits, who live alone, can become depressed and suffer with behavioural problems as a result. In the wild, rabbits live in groups of 8-15. This helps to keep them safe, as there are more eyes and ears to look and listen […]

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Rabbits can make excellent pets, provided they are given the correct care they need. It is important, therefore, to keep your rabbit as naturally as possible to keep him healthy and happy. A healthy and contented rabbit will be inquisitive, playful and fun to watch. Before acquiring a rabbit, it is worth remembering that they can live for approximately 10 […]

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