Rabbits are much more delicate than pets like cats or dogs, BUT they don’t just randomly keel over. Listed below are some of the common reasons that rabbit’s lives can be cut short. By making yourself aware of some of these reasons, you can help your rabbit live a long and happy life. A few … Read more
Isn’t it strange how some things are so accepted and normal that it’s a bit weird when you find out that not is not advised, but it’s pretty dangerous. When I was a kid, having a rabbit and a guinea pig in a hutch together was totally normal. Personally I never did – we had … Read more
I don’t think rabbits should be left unsupervised outside, but as long as you properly bunny proof the garden, there’s no reason why they can’t run around outside. It’s not necessary though. Your rabbit isn’t sat inside thinking ‘man, I wish I wish I could go outside’. As long as they have enough room inside, … Read more
As I’ve mentioned a good twelve thousand times, rabbits are not forthcoming when they’re sick. A sick rabbit in the wild is a dead rabbit, so they’re incredibly good at hiding when they’re ill. But once you’re used to your rabbit’s behaviour, you can usually tell that something is up. There are often little clues … Read more
Runny poop can be a sign that your rabbit is seriously ill, but it can also be a side effect of changing diets, or just a sign that a particular fruit or vegetable doesn’t sit well with your rabbit’s digestive systems. Take your rabbit to a vet If you notice that your rabbit has a … Read more
Dewlaps are one of those things that mny rabbits have but that you don’t always notice until one day they’d laid down, loafing and you see it and think ‘huh?’. Kind of like a butt skirt, which is when a semicircle of fur flicks out above a bunny’s butt. You always wonder if you’ve groomed … Read more
If you’ve never had rabbits before, you would be SHOCKED by how loud their little bellies can be. Like, it is STAGGERING. And can also be worrisome, because of how delicate little bunny bellies can be. A rabbit’s stomach gurgle isn’t always a cause for concern, but it can be, so it’s worth familarising yourself … Read more
Some rabbits are more prone to gas than others, and if yours is, you need to keep a close eye on what they eat. A rabbit’s digestive system has to keep working constantly in order to function effectively, and gas can hinder the process. Excess gas can cause GI stasis, which can be fatal, so … Read more
This isn’t a rabbit fat shaming post. It’s intended to help you feed your rabbit the best possible diet whilst also acknowledging that some rabbits are naturally fat. I have a lot of experience with fat rabbits, and it can be a nightmare. We were told that our rabbit had one of the highest levels … Read more
Ern no, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up after your rabbit during her….time of the month. Because she doesn’t have a time of the month. Or maybe it’s always her time of the month. Anyway. Rabbits don’t have periods – they are induced ovulators Lucky, eh? Although, I do think scientist should be … Read more