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Rabbits buying guides

Pens, hay, litter, chew toys: rabbits deserve better than a hutch.

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• Bonding two rabbits: the equipment for a successful introductionBedding & habitat

  Rabbit bonding: neutral territory setup, transition pen and the concrete steps to introduce two rabbits without a fight.

• Rabbit mites and mange: symptoms, treatment and preventionCare & grooming

  Crusty ears or walking dandruff on the back: how to recognise mites in rabbits, what studies say about treatment, and the product never to use.

• Pet stroller for rabbits: useful accessory or pure gadget?Travel & safety

  Pet stroller for rabbits: when it genuinely beats a standard carrier, what to look for, and cheaper alternatives.

• Calming pheromone diffuser for a stressed rabbit: does it actually work?Care & grooming

  Calming diffuser for an anxious rabbit: what the research says about space-related stress, when to consider one, and what it never replaces.

• Safe chew wood for rabbits: which tree species are safe?Toys & enrichment

  Chew wood for rabbits: safe species (apple, hazel, willow) versus ones to avoid, for natural dental wear without the risk.

• Antibiotics dangerous for rabbits: which ones to avoidCare & grooming

  Some antibiotics routine in dogs or cats trigger fatal enterotoxaemia in rabbits: which ones to avoid and what to do if you're unsure.

• Rabbit vaccination against myxomatosis and VHD: schedule and budgetCare & grooming

  Myxomatosis and VHD in rabbits: why vaccinate even an indoor rabbit, the booster schedule, and the yearly budget to plan for.

• Digging box for rabbits: an easy natural enrichment to set upToys & enrichment

  Digging box for rabbits: why this instinctive need persists in pet rabbits and how to set up a safe, effective box.

• Protecting baseboards and furniture from a free-roaming rabbit's chewingBedding & habitat

  Rabbit chewing on baseboards and furniture during free-roam time: why it happens, protective solutions, and alternatives to offer.

• Predator-proofing an outdoor rabbit hutch: foxes, martens, birds of preyTravel & safety

  Outdoor rabbit hutch and predators (foxes, martens, birds of prey): how to secure the structure and limit the risk of an attack.

• Dog and rabbit cohabitation: the safety rules to followTravel & safety

  Rabbit and dog under the same roof: the real risks, which breeds call for the most vigilance, and how to set up a safe cohabitation.

• Rabbit pododermatitis: spotting and preventing sore hocksCare & grooming

  Pododermatitis in rabbits: which flooring encourages sore hocks, how to catch it early, and simple setup changes that prevent it.

• GI stasis in rabbits: the warning signs you shouldn't ignoreCare & grooming

  GI stasis in rabbits: why it's a life-threatening emergency, the early signs to watch for, and the first steps before reaching a vet.

• Where should a rabbit's cage or enclosure go in the home?Bedding & habitat

  Rabbit cage placement: which criteria around quiet, light, and temperature matter most for keeping day-to-day stress down.

• Grooming an Angora rabbit: mastering an exceptional coatCare & grooming

  How do you care for an Angora rabbit's coat? Daily brushing, preventing mats and felting, shearing the wool, and the risk of digestive hairballs.

• Snuffles in rabbits (pasteurellosis): symptoms, contagion, and preventionCare & grooming

  Sneezing, nasal discharge, and watery eyes: recognising rabbit snuffles, understanding how contagious it is, and limiting flare-ups.

• Feeding a kit at weaning: the gentle transitionFood

  Why weaning is a high-risk window for a kit's digestion, and how to introduce hay, pellets, and vegetables without upsetting it.

• Sound toys for rabbits: a stimulus really suited to their hearing?Toys & enrichment

  A rabbit hears very different frequencies from a dog or cat: what that means for choosing a sound toy that is genuinely stimulating.

• Preparing your rabbit for a vet visit: reducing transport stressTravel & safety

  A vet visit is one of the most stressful moments for a rabbit: concrete steps to ease it, before, during, and after the trip.

• Can Rabbits Eat Aubergine (Eggplant)? Risks and AmountFood

  Can you give aubergine to a rabbit? Solanine, toxic leaves, how much ripe flesh and why hay stays the base of a rabbit's diet.

• Outdoor hutch: wood or PVC resin? Which one to choose for your rabbitBedding & habitat

  Treated wood or moulded PVC resin for an outdoor hutch: durability, hygiene, and thermal comfort — what the material really changes for a rabbit.

• Can rabbits eat spinach? Yes, but only occasionallyFood

  Spinach and rabbits: why oxalates make it an occasional green, what studies show about calcium and urine, and what to feed instead.

• Sweater or coat for a rabbit in winter: useful accessory or dangerous idea?Accessories

  Should you dress a rabbit for winter? What its fur already does on its own, and why a garment can do more harm than good.

• Ear infections in lop rabbits: why floppy ears make them more fragileCare & grooming

  Lop rabbits develop far more ear infections than erect-eared breeds: what the research shows and how to monitor their ears day to day.

• Rabbit refusing its new toys: how to get it used to them without stressToys & enrichment

  A rabbit that ignores or avoids a brand-new toy isn't being fussy: what research shows about fear of novelty and how to introduce toys gently.

• Can Rabbits Eat Eggplant? The Nightshades to AvoidFood

  Is eggplant dangerous for rabbits? A clear look at nightshades (tomato, potato, pepper), solanine and the vegetables that are genuinely safe.

• Thermometer-Hygrometer for an Outdoor Hutch: Keeping Watch on Your RabbitAccessories

  Why fit an outdoor hutch with a thermometer-hygrometer, which thresholds to watch in summer and winter, and which model to pick on a tight budget.

• Elevated Platforms and Perches for Rabbits: Good Idea or Fall Risk?Toys & enrichment

  Elevated platforms enrich a rabbit's space but can also cause injuries. What the research says and how to install one safely.

• Securing the Rabbit Carrier in the Car: The Safety Step People ForgetTravel & safety

  Straps, placement, travel stress: how to properly secure a rabbit's carrier in the car to limit risk in a sudden stop.

• Calcium and Urinary Stones in Rabbits: Getting the Diet RightFood

  Why rabbits are prone to calcium-related bladder sludge and stones, and which dietary adjustments genuinely reduce the risk.

• Rabbit flystrike in summer: spotting the emergency and preventing itCare & grooming

  Flystrike (myiasis) is a common summer emergency in rabbits. How to recognise it, act fast, and above all prevent it.

• Safe vegetables and greens for rabbits: the complete shopping listFood

  Which vegetables and leafy greens are safe for a rabbit? A vetted shopping list, daily amounts, forbidden foods and a realistic weekly budget.

• Healthy treats for rabbits: which to choose, which to banFood

  Which healthy treats can you give a rabbit? Dried flowers, herbs, tiny fruit portions: our criteria, the pet-shop traps to avoid and typical prices.

• Hay racks for rabbits: which one limits waste without creating risksAccessories

  Hay ball, wire rack, hay feeder or open box: which hay rack should you choose for a rabbit? Safety criteria, recommended designs and prices.

• Litter training your rabbit: the corner tray method, step by stepCare & grooming

  How do you litter train a rabbit with a corner tray? Step-by-step method, choosing the tray, the right litter, mistakes to avoid and the budget.

• Secure outdoor rabbit run: wire mesh, predators and best practiceTravel & safety

  How do you build a secure outdoor run for a rabbit? Predator-proof mesh, protection against digging escapes, shade requirements and a detailed budget.

• Outdoor hutches and winter: how to protect your rabbit from the coldBedding & habitat

  Which outdoor hutch will get a rabbit through winter? Insulation, straw, positioning, fatal mistakes and suitable models: the full guide with prices.

• Non-slip rugs and flooring for rabbits: protecting paws and parquetBedding & habitat

  Which non-slip rug or floor covering should you choose for a rabbit? Slippery tiles, wooden floors, joint risks: safe materials, traps and prices.

• Tunnels and hideouts for rabbits: the hiding places that change everythingToys & enrichment

  Which tunnels and hideouts should you choose for a rabbit? Safe materials, dimensions, placement in the pen and budget: our reasoned selection.

• Puzzle toys for rabbits: keeping busy an animal smarter than it looksToys & enrichment

  Which puzzle toys should you choose for a rabbit? Sliding-drawer boards, snuffle mats, treat dispensers: our selection, training method and prices.

• Moulting tools for rabbits: glove, brush or comb — what do you really need?Care & grooming

  Rubber-tipped glove, soft brush, fine comb: which moulting tools suit your rabbit's coat? Comparison, useful techniques, budget of 5 to 25 €.

• Nail clippers for rabbits: choosing the right tool and trimming without injuryCare & grooming

  Which nail clippers should you buy for a rabbit and how do you trim without hitting the quick? Clipper types, step-by-step technique, prices and when to see a vet.

• Holidays with a rabbit: take it along or arrange care at home?Travel & safety

  Holidays and rabbits: travel with your pet, exotic-pet boarding or home care? Decision criteria, essential kit, checklist and the real costs.

• Large-capacity water dispensers and bottles for rabbits: hydration without failAccessories

  Which large-capacity water dispenser or bottle should you choose for a rabbit? Fountains, 500 ml-plus bottles, gravity bowls: comparison and prices.

• Indoor pens and modular fencing for rabbits: building the right spaceBedding & habitat

  Which modular pen or indoor fencing suits a rabbit? Height, materials, layouts and prices for a territory that is safe and grows with your rabbit.

• Hemp or flax litter for rabbits: the plant-based litter face-offCare & grooming

  Hemp or flax: which plant-based litter should you choose for a rabbit? Absorption, dust, odours, price per litre and our verdict for your situation.

• Herbal and flower hay for rabbits: marketing gimmick or genuine upgrade?Food

  Is herb-and-flower hay (chamomile, marigold, carrot) worth its price for a rabbit? Real benefits, traps, dosing and how it compares with plain hay.

• Junior or adult pellets for rabbits: which to feed and when to switchFood

  Junior or adult pellets: which formula suits your rabbit's age? The real differences, transition age, quantities and price per kilo.

• Heatwave: how to cool your rabbit down (ceramic tiles and tricks that work)Accessories

  How do you cool a rabbit in a heatwave? Ceramic tiles, frozen bottles, misting, cool rooms: the measures that work and the warning signs.

• Scales and weight tracking for rabbits: the most underrated health toolCare & grooming

  Which scales should you use to weigh a rabbit, and why track its weight weekly? Choosing a model, reading the curve, alert thresholds and prices.

• Rabbit starter kit: the complete list and the real budgetAccessories

  What starter kit do you need to welcome a rabbit? Item-by-item equipment list, a realistic 150 to 400 € budget, and the buying mistakes to avoid.

• Mini lop rabbit: character, needs and health points to watchBedding & habitat

  The mini lop rabbit charms with its floppy ears and cuddly reputation, but its folded ears demand special vigilance. Character, needs and health to know before adopting.

• Can rabbits eat banana?Food

  Rabbits tend to love banana, but its sugar content makes it a treat to dose carefully. Amount, frequency and higher-fibre alternatives.

• Deworming rabbits: is it really necessary?Care & grooming

  Unlike dogs or cats, rabbits do not follow a systematic deworming schedule. What to actually watch for, and when to see a vet.

• Push and toss toys for rabbits: does a rabbit really play?Toys & enrichment

  Balls, skittles, willow rings to nudge with the nose: what behavioural research says about the real value of these toys, and how to choose well.

• Heatstroke in rabbits during car travel: what to doTravel & safety

  Rabbits cope very poorly with heat, and a car interior amplifies the risk within minutes. Warning signs and steps to know before any trip.

• Rabbit cecotropes and soft droppings: understanding what the stool tells youCare & grooming

  Rabbits produce two kinds of droppings, and eating them is normal and vital. Telling healthy cecotropes from abnormal soft stool and stuck clusters, and when to worry.

• Wire mesh or solid floor: which cage bottom should you pick for a rabbit?Bedding & habitat

  Wire mesh makes cleaning easier but damages paws; a solid floor protects the feet but traps moisture. How to choose, and how to fix an unsuitable cage bottom.

• Should you microchip your rabbit? Identification and escape riskTravel & safety

  Unlike dogs and cats, microchipping isn't legally required for rabbits in most places, but it dramatically improves the odds of getting a lost rabbit back.

• Automatic food dispenser for rabbits: gimmick or genuinely useful?Accessories

  Scheduling a rabbit's meals can curb pellet overeating, but it never replaces round-the-clock access to hay. What the research on rationed feeding actually shows.

• My rabbit is sneezing: hay dust irritation or snuffles?Care & grooming

  An occasional sneeze after dusty hay has nothing to do with contagious snuffles. How to tell simple irritation apart from a real warning sign.

• Can rabbits eat strawberries?Food

  Strawberries are a favourite with most rabbits, but their sugar content makes them a treat to dose carefully. Amount, leaves and warning signs.

• Backpack carrier for rabbits: trendy gadget or genuinely suited?Travel & safety

  Handy for keeping your hands free, a backpack carrier exposes a rabbit to movement a rigid carrier does not. What to know before choosing one.

• Adopting a rabbit in a studio or small apartment: is it possible?Bedding & habitat

  What matters is not the home's total floor space but how the dedicated area is arranged, plus daily out-of-pen time. A room-by-room guide for a studio.

• Heating pad for a sick or recovering rabbit: which to choose and how to use it?Care & grooming

  A heating pad can help a fragile rabbit regulate its temperature, provided you choose a suitable model and always leave a cool retreat area.

• Ball or plush toy for rabbits: which are actually safe?Toys & enrichment

  A ball made of natural materials holds up to chewing far better than a plush toy, which carries an ingestion risk. How to choose by your rabbit's temperament.

• Can rabbits eat watermelon?Food

  Watermelon flesh is safe in small amounts, but its sugar and water content mean it needs careful dosing. Portion size, rind and warning signs.

• Diarrhea in rabbits: when to worry and what to doCare & grooming

  True diarrhea, unlike uneaten cecotropes, is always an emergency in rabbits. Causes, warning signs and the right response.

• Clicker training for rabbits: a good idea?Toys & enrichment

  Built on positive reinforcement, clicker training helps a rabbit tolerate handling and care better. How to get started step by step.

• Multi-level rabbit cage or hutch: good idea?Bedding & habitat

  A multi-level cage saves floor space but needs the right ramps and close attention to fall risk. What to check before setting one up.

• Heated water dispenser for outdoor rabbits: essential in winter?Accessories

  Below freezing, a bottle or bowl can ice over in a few hours and leave a rabbit without water. How to choose a suitable heated dispenser.

• Can rabbits eat cucumber?Food

  Cucumber is safe for rabbits, but its high water content and low fibre call for sensible portions. Amounts and precautions.

• Can rabbits eat carrots? The myth under scrutinyFood

  Contrary to the cliché, the carrot is a sugary vegetable to ration for rabbits. Root, tops, amounts: what science says about real needs.

• GPS tracker for outdoor rabbits: gimmick or genuine safety?Accessories

  A rabbit free-roaming a garden can bolt in seconds. A GPS tracker promises to find it, but how useful it really is depends on weight, battery life and terrain.

• Ceramic heat panel for an outdoor hutch: worth it in winter?Bedding & habitat

  During prolonged sub-zero spells, some owners add a ceramic heat panel to the hutch. When is it actually justified, and how to install it without burn or fire risk?

• Taking your rabbit's temperature: how to tell if it has a feverCare & grooming

  A rabbit's normal temperature sits between 38.5 and 40°C. Here's how to measure it without excessive stress, and when a deviation should raise alarm.

• Nesting box for a pregnant doe: how to prepare it properlyBedding & habitat

  Toward the end of pregnancy, a doe needs a dedicated nesting box to build her nest. Size, materials and placement for a calm delivery.

• How to hold and carry a rabbit without hurting it: the right gripCare & grooming

  A rabbit's skeleton is fragile and its hindquarters powerful: the wrong grip can cause a spinal fracture. Here's the technique that protects both the animal and the handler.

• E. cuniculi in rabbits: the overlooked neurological parasiteCare & grooming

  Head tilt, incontinence, sudden cataracts: Encephalitozoon cuniculi affects a large share of pet rabbits, often without any visible symptom at all. What owners should know.

• Composting rabbit droppings and litter: free fertiliser for the gardenBedding & habitat

  Unlike dog or cat waste, rabbit droppings can go straight into the compost, no intermediate step needed. How to put them to use safely in the vegetable patch.

• Programmable automatic pellet feeder for rabbits: useful or gimmick?Accessories

  Scheduling split meals without having to think about it is appealing, but an automatic feeder doesn't suit every rabbit or every diet. What to check before buying one.

• The Rabbit Grimace Scale: spotting pain in an animal built to hide itCare & grooming

  As a prey species, rabbits instinctively mask pain. The grimace scale developed by British researchers makes it possible to read it on their face before it gets worse.

• What's the minimum hutch or pen size for a rabbit? What the research showsBedding & habitat

  Is a standard shop-bought hutch really enough? A British behavioural study compares three enclosure sizes and reveals the threshold at which space becomes insufficient.

• Hay, gnawing sticks or cardboard: which enrichment actually works for a caged rabbit?Toys & enrichment

  A Swedish study compared five enrichment objects offered to individually caged rabbits. The result is surprising: the simplest object beats dedicated toys by a wide margin.

• Changing a rabbit's diet: why the transition needs to take 7 to 10 daysFood

  Pellets, hay or vegetables: any abrupt dietary change disrupts a rabbit's caecal flora. A French study explains why a gradual transition isn't optional.

• Indoor or outdoor rabbit: where does your rabbit live best?Bedding & habitat

  Indoor or outdoor rabbit? Life expectancy, setup costs, risks and equipment: an honest comparison to help you decide with confidence.

• Adopting one rabbit or two: which is best for their well-being?Toys & enrichment

  Adopting one rabbit or two? Social needs, a budget that almost doubles, bonding: the comparison to help you decide before adoption.

• Wood shavings or plant-based litter for rabbits: the healthy choiceCare & grooming

  Wood shavings or plant-based litter for your rabbit? Respiratory risks of softwood shavings, price per litre, absorbency: the full comparison.

• Pen or free roaming for your rabbit: what works best at home?Bedding & habitat

  Pen or free roaming for an indoor rabbit? Safety, cables, the cost of rabbit-proofing your home: the comparison to settle the question.

• Pellets or hay-only for your rabbit: which diet should you choose?Food

  Pellets or hay-only for a rabbit? The real role of pellets, when a hay-only diet works, portions and budget: the nutrition comparison.

• First rabbit: the 7 mistakes to avoid from adoption dayAccessories

  Which mistakes should you avoid with a first rabbit? Undersized cage, wrong pellets, no exotics vet lined up: the beginner’s anti-trap guide.

• Barred cages for rabbits: why they are a false good ideaBedding & habitat

  Is a barred cage suitable for a rabbit? Insufficient size, harmful flooring, boredom: why this pet-shop standard should be replaced, and with what.

• Walking your rabbit on a leash in the city: a false good idea?Travel & safety

  Walking a rabbit on a leash in the city, good or bad idea? Stress, dogs, scorching pavement: why the street is no place for a rabbit.

• Seed mixes for rabbits: why you should avoid themFood

  Are seed mixes bad for rabbits? Selective feeding, obesity, badly worn teeth: why to ban colourful mueslis and what to replace them with.

• Should you bathe your rabbit? Why baths are off-limitsCare & grooming

  Should you wash your rabbit when it gets dirty? No: bathing is dangerous. Hypothermia, stress, spot-cleaning alternatives — the complete guide.

• How much does a rabbit cost per month? The real budget, item by itemAccessories

  How much does a rabbit cost per month? Hay, greens, litter, vet care: between 40 and 70 € on average. The figures, item by item.

• Budget or premium hay for your rabbit: which should you buy?Food

  Budget or premium hay for your rabbit? Real quality differences, the traps of cheap hay, price per kilo: the comparison for smart buying.

• Second-hand rabbit supplies: smart buys and traps to avoidAccessories

  Buying your rabbit’s equipment second-hand: which items to hunt for used, which to buy new, and how to disinfect everything.

• Rabbit vet budget: how much should you plan for each year?Care & grooming

  What vet budget for a rabbit? Vaccinations, neutering, dental and digestive emergencies: real exotics-vet prices and how to plan for them.

• Free rabbit toys: 10 homemade ideas that actually workToys & enrichment

  Which free toys can you make for your rabbit? Cardboard boxes, tubes, homemade digging mats: zero-cost ideas as effective as store-bought.

• Rabbit in an apartment: the complete equipment list, room by roomBedding & habitat

  What equipment for a rabbit in an apartment? Pen, cable protectors, litter tray, mats: the costed list for smooth cohabitation, even in a studio.

• Moving house with your rabbit: the stress-free step-by-step guideTravel & safety

  How do you move house with a rabbit without stress? Preparation, safe transport, priority reinstallation: the complete method and useful equipment.

• Rabbits and children: the equipment and rules for safe cohabitationTravel & safety

  Rabbit and children at home: what equipment and rules protect both animal and child? Gates, refuge zone, forbidden gestures.

• Senior rabbits: the adjustments that transform their daily comfortBedding & habitat

  How do you adapt a senior rabbit’s home? Non-slip flooring, low-entry litter tray, thick bedding, easy water access: the older rabbit guide.

• Rabbit and cat cohabitation: the equipment for a safe truceTravel & safety

  Can a rabbit and a cat live together? Yes, with the right method: gates, refuge zone, gradual introductions — the complete safety guide.

• Can rabbits eat iceberg lettuce?Food

  Low in nutrients and mostly water, iceberg lettuce is one of those greens owners hesitate over. Here's what it actually offers a rabbit, and how much stays safe.

• Rabbit grinding its teeth: a contented purr or a pain signal?Care & grooming

  A soft, gentle grind often means a relaxed moment. A loud, prolonged one tells a very different story — one too few owners learn to recognise in time.

• Recovery cage for a rabbit: how to set it up after surgeryBedding & habitat

  Spaying, a fracture, abdominal surgery: the first few days after an operation often come down to how the resting space is set up. Here's how to equip a proper recovery cage.

• Storing hay and pellets for a rabbit: which container actually works?Accessories

  A hay bag left open loses quality fast. Here's which container to use to keep hay and pellets fresh, and cut down on waste.

• Keeping a rabbit busy indoors on rainy days: what actually works?Toys & enrichment

  Without its usual outdoor time, a rabbit used to an outdoor run can get bored fast. Here's how to recreate enough stimulation indoors without losing its usual bearings.

• Rabbit losing fur in patches: when should you worry?Care & grooming

  A bald patch can come from an unbrushed moult, a parasite, or compulsive fur-pulling. Here's how to tell these causes apart and know when to see a vet.

• Renting with a rabbit: how to set up your flat without losing your depositBedding & habitat

  Chewed skirting boards, scratched flooring, lingering smells: a free-roaming rabbit in a rented flat raises real questions. Here's the setup that protects the property and avoids surprises at move-out.

• Rabbit digging at the sofa or carpet: how to redirect the behaviour?Toys & enrichment

  Frantic scratching at the carpet or an obsession with the sofa leg isn't a whim — it's a natural digging urge with nowhere else to go. Here's how to redirect it without frustrating the rabbit.

• Manual or electric nail clippers for rabbits: which should you choose?Accessories

  The classic clipper remains the go-to, but electric grinders are winning over more nervous owners. Here's what genuinely differs between the two options, budget included.

• Rabbit not drinking enough: how to encourage better hydration?Food

  A water bottle that stays nearly full for days in a row isn't trivial in a rabbit. Here's why hydration matters as much as diet, and how to encourage a rabbit to drink more.

• Rabbit drooling: is it a sign of dental malocclusion?Care & grooming

  A constantly damp, sticky chin in a rabbit is almost never trivial. Here's why drooling often signals a dental problem, and how to react before it gets worse.

• Rabbit toy rotation: why it matters and how to set it upToys & enrichment

  A rabbit ignoring toys it once loved hasn't necessarily lost interest for good — it's simply gotten used to them. Here's how to run an effective rotation without buying more.

• Rabbit constantly digging through its litter: hunger, boredom, or normal behaviour?Food

  Scratching through litter looking for stray bits of hay can be a natural foraging behaviour, or a sign the ration isn't well suited. Here's how to tell the difference.

• Rabbit sensitive to noise: how to set up a calm living cornerBedding & habitat

  Vacuum cleaners, construction work, fireworks: rabbits often react strongly to sudden noise. Here's how to adapt their space to reduce noise-related stress day to day.

• Should you cover the rabbit's carrier during a car trip?Travel & safety

  A light cloth draped over the carrier can make a real difference to a rabbit's visual stress in the car. Here's what this simple trick actually changes, and its limits.

• False pregnancy in rabbits: why a doe builds a nest without being pregnantCare & grooming

  Pulled fur, an improvised nest, swollen mammary glands: a doe can show every sign of pregnancy without ever having been bred. Here’s how to recognise a false pregnancy and what to do.

• Which houseplants are toxic to rabbits?Bedding & habitat

  Unable to vomit, a rabbit has no way to bring up a toxic plant once it’s been swallowed. Here are the most dangerous species to keep out of its living space, and what to do if ingestion is suspected.

• Emergency evacuation kit for your rabbit: what to pack ahead of a disasterTravel & safety

  Fire, flooding, a sudden evacuation order: without gear packed in advance, many owners lose precious time or end up leaving their rabbit behind. Here’s how to put together an effective kit.

• Arthritis and spondylosis in senior rabbits: adjusting the home for comfortCare & grooming

  A senior rabbit that jumps less, grooms poorly or hesitates at a low step may be dealing with arthritis or spondylosis. Here’s how to spot the signs and adapt its living space.

• Rabbit sounds and vocalizations: what do they actually mean?Bedding & habitat

  Soft tooth purring, a sharp scream, a low growl: rabbits communicate through a subtle but informative range of sounds. Here’s how to tell them apart and know when to react.

• Rabbit kit growth curve: what weight to expect based on adult sizeFood

  A kit gaining weight slowly or quickly isn’t always a red flag — it all depends on the adult size being aimed for. Here’s how to track a growth curve that actually makes sense.

• Transport stress in rabbits: what cortisol reveals, and how to reduce itTravel & safety

  A short car ride alone can be enough to raise a rabbit’s cortisol level, even over a short distance. Here’s what hormone measurements show and which habits genuinely ease that stress.

• Divided bonding cage: the accessory that makes pairing two rabbits easierAccessories

  A mesh divider between two compartments lets two rabbits get used to each other with no risk of biting. Here’s what research on paired housing actually shows.

• Escape-proof latch for a rabbit’s indoor pen: a small fix that prevents big escapesAccessories

  Rabbits learn fast how to open a simple latch. Here’s why closure systems rank among the most common housing flaws, and which ones actually keep an indoor pen shut.

• Cozy bed basket for indoor rabbits: real comfort or false good idea?Bedding & habitat

  Padded and soft, the cat-bed-style basket meets a genuine need for a rabbit to retreat — but its stuffing can also end up swallowed. Here’s how to pick a safe one.

• Stacking toys (blocks, cups) for rabbits: real enrichment or gimmick?Toys & enrichment

  Wooden blocks, nesting cups: these manipulation toys borrowed from the toddler aisle can genuinely stimulate a rabbit, provided one simple rule is followed. Here’s what the research shows.

• Flooring for a rabbit’s outdoor enclosure: pavers, gravel or lawn?Bedding & habitat

  Concrete pavers, gravel or natural lawn: the ground of a permanent outdoor enclosure directly affects a rabbit’s foot health. Here’s what research on bedding and paw comfort shows.

• Rabbit refusing to eat hay: what solutions should you try?Food

  A rabbit that ignores hay in favour of pellets doesn’t necessarily have a health problem: it’s often a well-documented selective-feeding behaviour. Here’s how to turn it around.

• How much does setting up a permanent outdoor rabbit enclosure cost?Bedding & habitat

  Buried mesh, an insulated hutch, predator-proofing: a permanent outdoor enclosure represents a substantial upfront investment. Here’s a realistic budget, item by item.

• Rabbit who has lost its companion: mistakes to avoidCare & grooming

  A rabbit left alone after losing its lifelong companion often shows measurable signs of distress. Here are the common mistakes to avoid during this period.

• A new baby is coming home: how should you adapt your rabbit’s space?Care & grooming

  A newborn arriving calls for a few hygiene and organisational precautions to keep cohabiting smoothly with a rabbit already in the household. Here’s what to plan for.

• Rex rabbit: the genetics behind its fur and preventing sore hocksCare & grooming

  The Rex rabbit’s velvety fur comes from a specific genetic mutation, one that also leaves the underside of its feet more fragile. Here’s what the landmark study shows and how to prevent sore hocks.

• Very food-motivated Dutch rabbit: how to prevent obesity?Food

  The Dutch rabbit loves treats, a trait that makes training easy but raises the risk of obesity. What a recent study on pet rabbit obesity shows and how to avoid it.

• Polish rabbit and dental malocclusion: what the research actually showsCare & grooming

  Very small breeds like the Polish rabbit have a reputation for skulls prone to malocclusion. A recent study of 435 rabbits nuances that common assumption.

• Flemish Giant: how big an enclosure does such a huge rabbit really need?Bedding & habitat

  The Flemish Giant calls for outsized equipment. A study on available space and rabbit behaviour helps define the enclosure size actually needed.

• Lionhead rabbit: does its mane raise the risk of flystrike?Care & grooming

  The Lionhead rabbit’s mane traps moisture and mess more easily. What a study on flystrike risk factors shows and how to protect its mane in summer.

• Fauve de Bourgogne rabbit: what the agouti gene explains about its coatCare & grooming

  The Fauve de Bourgogne owes its shimmering coat to the agouti gene. What the landmark rabbit study shows and how to manage its moult.

• Britannia Petite rabbit: does early handling really reduce fear?Care & grooming

  The Britannia Petite rabbit has a reputation for being flighty. What a landmark study on early handling of kits shows and how to apply it.

• Dwarf rabbit: does its small size justify a smaller enclosure?Bedding & habitat

  It’s often assumed a dwarf rabbit needs less space. What a study on spatial restriction and rabbit behaviour actually shows.

• Fibre and hay: what the research really says about rabbit digestive healthFood

  Not all fibre is equal for a rabbit’s gut transit. What a landmark scientific review shows about dietary fibre and how to build a suitable ration.

• Does enriching your rabbit’s environment really change its behaviour?Toys & enrichment

  Chew toys, hideouts, objects to explore: what a study on cortisol and rabbit behaviour shows about environmental enrichment.

• Transporting a dwarf rabbit: how often is too often?Travel & safety

  Does a dwarf rabbit used to car trips really stop minding them? What a study on cortisol in repeatedly transported dwarf rabbits shows.

• Muesli or extruded pellets: what the radiographic study on rabbit teeth showsFood

  Does colourful muesli really damage a rabbit’s teeth? What a radiographic study comparing several diets over seventeen months shows.

• Multiple hiding places: do they actually ease tension between cohabiting rabbits?Accessories

  One hideout or several when bonding two rabbits? What a study on hiding places and aggression in group-housed does shows.

• Dwarf or lop rabbit: how much space and budget should you plan for?Bedding & habitat

  Dwarf or lop rabbit? Size, minimum space and setup budget: an honest comparison to pick the right breed for your home.

• Anti-gulping bowls for rabbits: do you really need to slow down mealtime?Accessories

  Anti-gulping bowls for rabbits: useful or gimmick? What they actually change, and how to choose one without disrupting the hay ration.

• Pet insurance for rabbits: what does it cost, and is it actually worth it?Care & grooming

  Pet insurance for rabbits: plan prices, what is and isn't covered, and when it becomes worth it against real exotics vet bills.

• Spaying or neutering a rabbit: timing, risks and mistakes to avoidCare & grooming

  Spaying a doe or neutering a buck: at what age, the real anaesthetic risk according to studies, and the mistakes to avoid before and after surgery.

• Rabbit and guinea pig cohabitation: good or bad idea?Travel & safety

  Rabbit and guinea pig cohabitation: why most vets advise against it, the real risks involved, and safer alternatives for a good relationship.

• Small or large pen: how much does it really change a rabbit’s activity?Bedding & habitat

  Does a bigger pen actually make a rabbit more active? What a study comparing three pen sizes shows about rabbit behaviour.

• Platform, social contact or food: what does a rabbit value most?Accessories

  Will a rabbit actually work for access to a raised platform? What a study on laboratory rabbit motivation shows.

• Does handling a kit right after nursing reduce its fear of humans?Care & grooming

  Can a few seconds of contact at the right moment make a rabbit kit more confident as an adult? What a study on early handling shows.

• Bottle or bowl: which container for rabbit hydration, according to the study?Food

  Does a bottle really limit how much water a rabbit drinks? What a study comparing open dishes and nipple drinkers shows.

• Rabbit gnawing the bars: does a simple chew toy actually solve it?Toys & enrichment

  Repeated bar-gnawing often signals a lack of stimulation. What a study on enrichment for individually housed laboratory rabbits shows.

• Cage or enclosure: how tall does it need to be for a rabbit to stand up?Bedding & habitat

  A rabbit needs room to stand fully upright on its hind legs without hitting the ceiling. What a study on cage height and welfare in growing rabbits shows.

• Restraining a rabbit: does the hold position change its stress level?Care & grooming

  Holding a rabbit on its back or supported against you doesn’t have the same effect on its stress. What a study comparing behavioural responses across restraint methods shows.

• Pellets on demand: what effect does that have on a rabbit’s weight and feeding behaviour?Food

  Does unlimited access to pellets really change how much a rabbit eats? What a study comparing several feeding regimes shows.

• Why does my rabbit rub its chin on everything around the house?Bedding & habitat

  That quiet, repeated gesture isn’t a tic — it’s territorial marking. What a study on rabbit chin glands reveals about its purpose and how often it happens.

• Angora rabbits: why does their wool need such intensive grooming?Care & grooming

  The continuous growth of an Angora coat isn’t just a breed quirk: the genetics of fibre production explain the brushing schedule it demands.

• Why does your rabbit sometimes fumble for a treat right under its nose?Accessories

  A rabbit’s near-panoramic vision hides a precise blind spot right in front of its muzzle. What a study on visual anatomy shows about placing bowls and treats.

• How can you tell if your rabbit is at an ideal weight, without relying on the scale alone?Food

  The number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story about a rabbit’s body condition. What a study comparing weight and body condition score across four feeding regimes shows.

• Hay, straw or fine fibre: what material does your doe actually pick for her nest?Bedding & habitat

  Days before kindling, a doe gets fussy about her nest box lining. What a study comparing preferences among hay, straw, shavings and fine fibre reveals.

• Why does your rabbit eat at almost exactly the same times every day?Food

  Feeding and caecotrophy follow a surprisingly precise internal clock in rabbits. What a chronobiology study changes about how you schedule meals.

• A mirror in the cage: real company or just a distraction for your rabbit?Toys & enrichment

  Mirrors are sold as an anti-loneliness toy for solo rabbits. What a behavioural study actually found — and it looks very different depending on sex.

• A hot-weather car trip: does trip length really change how stressed your rabbit gets?Travel & safety

  One hour versus three hours of travel in hot, humid weather don’t affect a rabbit’s body the same way. What a study on blood stress markers from transport shows.

• Lionhead rabbit: which litter and bedding suit that maneBedding & habitat

  A trailing mane, soiling, sore hocks: substrate choice matters far more for a lionhead than for a short-haired rabbit. What bedding studies show.

• Chronic watery eye in rabbits: the overlooked link with teethCare & grooming

  A constantly weepy eye is almost never a simple eye problem in rabbits. What a recent CT study shows about the link between dentition and the tear duct.

• Does being petted by a stranger really stress a rabbit out?Care & grooming

  At the vet, in boarding, or during a pet-sit, your rabbit is often handled by someone it doesn't know. A recent study measures the physiological cost of that.

• Rabbit coccidiosis: a common intestinal parasite that flies under the radarCare & grooming

  Diarrhoea, stunted growth, sometimes a severe outcome in young rabbits: coccidiosis remains one of the most common parasitic diseases in the species. What veterinary research shows.

• Rabbit anaesthesia: a markedly higher risk than in dogs or catsCare & grooming

  Spaying, a broken tooth, an abscess to remove: putting a rabbit under anaesthesia is not a routine matter. What the largest study ever run on anaesthetic mortality in veterinary practice shows.

• Alfalfa and adult rabbits: is calcium really the problem?Food

  "No more alfalfa after one year old" is repeated everywhere, because of its calcium content. A Swiss study nuances this rule and points to other factors in urinary stone formation.

• "Hypnotising" a rabbit on its back: a study measures what happens to its heartCare & grooming

  Flipping a rabbit onto its back to trim its nails makes it go still and seems to calm it down. A cardiology study shows what is actually happening during this "trance".

• Enriching a rabbit's environment doesn't just change its behaviour: it changes its gut flora tooToys & enrichment

  Tunnels, platforms, foraging toys: a Chinese study measures the effect of environmental enrichment on rabbit behaviour, hormones and cecal microbiota.

• Hay, a chew stick, or a box: which enrichment object actually calms a rabbit? (study)Toys & enrichment

  Many pens hold a chew toy with little thought given to how well it actually works. What a study comparing several enrichment objects in rabbits found.

• Uterine disease in does: what a study of 116 female rabbits revealsCare & grooming

  Spaying a doe is sometimes seen as purely a matter of convenience. A prospective study of the uterus in 116 female rabbits shows how large the real risk is in an unspayed animal.

• A hideout and some height in the cage: what habitat enrichment really changesBedding & habitat

  An "enriched" cage sometimes amounts to little more than a toy on the floor. A study comparing standard cages with ones offering a hideout and a raised platform shows where rabbit welfare actually plays out.

• How to hold a rabbit: what a survey of 2,644 responses saysTravel & safety

  A large survey of owners and professionals in the UK and Ireland compares five ways of holding a rabbit, with a clear gap in comfort between the most and least commonly used method.

• Petted by a stranger: what a study reveals about rabbit stressTravel & safety

  A study measured the hormonal response of does to ten minutes of petting by a person they didn't know, with a cortisol rise that raises questions about boarding and casual visitors.

• Water bowl or bottle for a rabbit: what a scientific study showsAccessories

  Twelve rabbits were followed with water access given sometimes in a bowl, sometimes via a bottle, under different rationing conditions. The intake differences measured shed light on a choice often made by habit rather than evidence.

• Eyeballing your rabbit or weighing it: what a reliability study showsAccessories

  A study had the same sample of rabbits scored by vets, students, and owners using a visual body-condition chart. The agreement between raters turns out shakier than you might expect.

• Cheyletiella: the rabbit mite that makes its owner itch tooCare & grooming

  A Portuguese study screened 72 pet rabbits for skin parasites and found just one genus of mite. That parasite also transfers to the skin of people in the household.

• Rabbit greens: serving them together or one at a time changes what gets eatenFood

  A study measured what rabbits eat when five plants are offered at once, then when each one is served alone. The gaps overturn the idea that a snubbed green is a rejected green.

• No garden: can you safely let your rabbit out on a balcony?Bedding & habitat

  Letting a rabbit out on a balcony without a garden is possible if you close off every drop, remove toxic plants and add an escape-proof pen.

• Tap, filtered or bottled: which water should you give your rabbit?Food

  Tap, filtered or bottled: which water actually suits a rabbit, and when a filter or mineral water genuinely makes a difference.

• Which disinfectant should you use to clean a rabbit's cage or pen?Care & grooming

  White vinegar, black soap or a dedicated small-pet disinfectant: which product to use safely for a deep clean of a rabbit's cage.

• Rabbit alone all day: how to keep it entertained while you're out?Toys & enrichment

  Work-from-home or not, a rabbit often spends the day alone: which setups and toys actually cut down on boredom while you're away.

• Free-roaming rabbit: how do you protect electrical cables for good?Travel & safety

  A free-roaming rabbit naturally chews any cable within reach: which protections should you install to prevent any risk of electrocution.

• UVB lamps for indoor rabbits: what Finnish rabbit blood says about vitamin DAccessories

  Fourteen days of artificial UVB triple a rabbit's blood vitamin D — yet across 129 pet rabbits it was diet, not garden access, that predicted vitamin status.

• Does hay really wear a rabbit's teeth down? What millimetre-level measurement showsFood

  Premolars grow 0.93 mm a week on hay against 2.14 mm on an abrasive diet: in rabbits, tooth growth adjusts to wear rather than the other way round.

• Ammonia around rabbits: the concentration at which effects become measurableAccessories

  Twenty-eight days at 10 ppm of ammonia cut exposed rabbits' growth by 17 %, while a well-ventilated animal facility measured 1.64 ppm.

• Rabbit travel carriers: do height and floor space actually matter?Travel & safety

  Nine hundred rabbits, three densities and four temperatures: a commercial-transport study explains why a low or crowded carrier makes heat stress worse.

• Transporting your rabbit several times a week: do treats actually limit the stress?Travel & safety

  In dwarf rabbits transported six times over two weeks, the stress measured in droppings rose with every trip — hay, carrot or apple made no difference.

• Rabbit chew toys: does the type matter less than simply having one?Toys & enrichment

  Thirteen laboratory rabbits chewed markedly more once any toy was available, without ever showing a clear preference among the three models tested.

• Cardboard, rubber or a ball: which chew object lasts longest for a rabbit?Accessories

  Across forty-two rabbits and six objects tested, cardboard breaks down up to 40% faster than rubber — but the fillable teether drew the most interaction of all.

• Do rabbits live 4 years or 10? Where the numbers you read everywhere come fromCare & grooming

  4.3 years in English first-opinion practice, 7 years in a specialist Tokyo clinic: two solid studies give two very different figures, and the gap has an explanation.

• How long before a rabbit walks into its carrier on its own? Three weeks, a 2024 study saysTravel & safety

  A German study taught thirteen does to enter their transport box voluntarily in three weeks. The most instructive finding is what does not carry over to another person.

• Why a rabbit's anti-inflammatory dose looks surprising: two pharmacokinetic studiesCare & grooming

  Rabbits clear meloxicam far faster than most owners assume. Two US studies explain why a dose that looks high is not necessarily high for this species.

• Can a simple colored ball lower a rabbit's stress? A study measured corticosteroneToys & enrichment

  A colored plastic ball, a mirror, or a rubber floor: an Egyptian study compared these three enrichments in young rabbits and measured their effect on the stress hormone and fear.

• Does a gnawing hay block make young rabbits less fearful of novelty?Toys & enrichment

  In a study of 288 rabbits kept in pens, having a gnawing hay block improved their reaction to an unfamiliar environment or object, without harming growth.

• Cages, harnesses, wheels: a German study puts pet-shop supplies under the microscopeAccessories

  After examining more than 200 cage models and around a hundred exercise wheels sold in Germany, researchers rated the large majority unsuitable for animal welfare.

• Rabbit off its food: stasis or obstruction, two opposite emergenciesCare & grooming

  A study of 907 rabbits shows a simple blood glucose reading separates gut stasis from intestinal obstruction — two situations whose treatments pull in opposite directions.

• How long does a rabbit sleep? 11 hours, only one of them deepBedding & habitat

  The only published polysomnography in rabbits gives 11.4 h of sleep a day, of which just 9.6 % is paradoxical sleep — and a peak of wakefulness at night.

• Letting a caged rabbit out every day: what a simple floor pen changesToys & enrichment

  A 2025 study on caged rabbits shows that a daily floor pen session halves negative behaviours and pushes positive activity above 80% of the time.

• The rabbit rubs its chin on a toy, then ignores it: what a study showsToys & enrichment

  A 2010 study on chin marking in male rabbits shows that an object's rough texture, not its mere novelty, triggers interest — and that interest fades within 30 minutes.

• Swaddling a rabbit in a towel to calm it: what the study actually showsAccessories

  A 2022 study on 40 rabbits shows that swaddling changes neither heart rate nor respiratory rate during handling — its real value lies elsewhere.

• A rabbit refusing a new vegetable: its tastes were settled before weaningFood

  In rabbits, food preference passes from doe to kit by three equally effective routes — including the droppings she leaves in the nest.

• A large pen widens a rabbit's bones but does not make them strongerBedding & habitat

  The argument that a small cage weakens bones does not survive measurement: bone widens with space, its strength does not budge. What really counts is the floor.

• Transporting a rabbit in cold weather: a risk as real as heat?Travel & safety

  A 2007 study shows cold and noise also trigger measurable physiological stress in transported rabbits, milder than heat but far from negligible.

• Shows, breeders, boarding: the hidden health risk of transporting a rabbitTravel & safety

  A 2024 study on the global spread of rabbit haemorrhagic disease points to animal movement as a risk factor — reason enough to rethink precautions before an outing.

• How long does a rabbit take to recover after a trip?Travel & safety

  A landmark study on transporting laboratory rabbits puts the recovery window for physiological stress markers at 48 hours back to baseline.

• Train or plane travel with a rabbit: what you need to knowTravel & safety

  Air travel is risky for rabbits, train travel in the cabin is usually easier: the real rules, the carrier to prepare, and alternatives if the trip is too long.

• Rabbit supplements: which ones are actually worth it?Food

  Vitamin C, probiotics, joint complexes: a look at which rabbit supplements are genuinely justified, and why none of them replace good-quality hay.

• First aid kit for a rabbit: what should it include?Care & grooming

  A rabbit first aid kit should handle a small wound or a gut slowdown while waiting for the vet, and should never replace an actual consultation.

• Agility courses for rabbits: a good idea or just a gimmick?Toys & enrichment

  Rabbit agility (rabbit hopping) genuinely stimulates an active rabbit, but needs a gradual approach and isn’t right for every rabbit.

• Monitoring camera for a rabbit: worth it while you’re away?Accessories

  A connected camera helps spot early signs of gut stasis or boredom in a rabbit left alone, but doesn’t replace a properly secured living space.

• Footrests for rabbits: an accessory that actually prevents sore hocks?Accessories

  A study on 224 breeding-doe cages shows that a simple footrest cuts sore-hock incidence from 71.5% to 15.1% over five kindlings, with most already-affected does healing once one was added.

• Platforms and plastic tubes for rabbits: what a fattening study revealsAccessories

  A study on fattening rabbits shows that an elevated platform raises injury rates by the end of rearing, while a plastic tube, barely used, slows growth without changing behaviour.

• Hay, straw, shavings or fine fibre: what material does a doe actually choose for her nest?Accessories

  A study offering 37 does four nest materials found a clear preference for a cotton-wool-like fine fibre, far ahead of straw and hay — and not one doe chose wood shavings alone.

• The post-op cone: the object that stops your rabbit eating its cecotropesAccessories

  Blocking cecotrophy costs a rabbit 26% of its growth without it eating any less. That is exactly what a wide collar does.

• Spraying a calming pheromone in the transport crate: the rabbit’s behavior changes, its cortisol does notTravel & safety

  A 2026 study tested the rabbit-appeasing pheromone as a spray in the carrier: fewer fear signs during the trip, but cortisol that does not actually drop.

• Does a calming pheromone applied to the skin help a rabbit explore an unfamiliar environment?Travel & safety

  In an open-field test repeated two days in a row, rabbits given a calming pheromone on their skin entered the center zone faster and stayed there longer.

• Cardboard or rubber: which toy does a rabbit actually destroy? Seven objects comparedToys & enrichment

  A solid rubber ball, a hay-filled teether, an articulated cardboard fish: a Brazilian study tracked over 28 days how fast rabbits destroy seven different enrichment objects.

• Leaving a radio on for a rabbit home alone: what a study foundToys & enrichment

  A study on isolated rabbits found that soft music lowers their cortisol, with the effect reversing as soon as the sound stops. That sheds real light on a habit common among owners who work all day.

• Hutch alone or with a daily run: what rabbit cortisol revealsBedding & habitat

  A study on pair-housed rabbits found that restricted run access, combined with a small hutch, raises faecal corticosterone and triggers a rebound in activity as soon as the door opens.

• Choosing a rabbit breed: what a veterinary study says about conformation-related health risksCare & grooming

  A study following thousands of rabbits under veterinary care in the UK links several common health disorders to breed conformation. Worth weighing before adopting, beyond looks alone.

• Protecting a rabbit from the sun outdoors: which accessories actually help?Accessories

  Pink ears, a nose and lightly pigmented skin can leave some rabbits prone to sunburn outdoors. Shade cloth, netting and hutch placement: what genuinely protects, without overspending.

• Pregnant and living with a rabbit: risks and precautionsCare & grooming

  A study on Finnish pet rabbits measures how common two potentially transmissible agents are. Useful context for putting the real risks in perspective before a baby arrives.

• Bigger cage or more toys: what actually matters for a rabbit's activity level, according to a studyToys & enrichment

  A study compares several cage sizes and several types of enrichment objects in rabbits. The result: it's mostly the objects, not cage size on its own, that drive up active time.

• Fox-urine garden repellents: could they stress out your rabbit too?Travel & safety

  A study finds that rabbits recognise fox scent even without ever having been exposed to it, with a measurable stress response. Reason enough to reconsider using a fox-urine repellent near a hutch or run.

• Rabbit osteoarthritis is underdiagnosed: which home adaptations actually help?Accessories

  A veterinary study finds osteoarthritis visible on imaging in nearly one rabbit in five, but only noted in the clinical record for a minority of them. A few simple adaptations help without waiting for a formal diagnosis.

• What actually breaks in a rabbit: 210 fractures reviewedTravel & safety

  Across 210 pet rabbits with fractures, the most common fracture type is not the one you would expect: it is the lumbar spine. And one fracture in eighteen had no traumatic cause at all.

• Does a shy rabbit get less out of puzzle toys? What a personality study testedToys & enrichment

  Boldness toward a new object, ability to solve a puzzle toy: a behavioural study looked for the link in domestic rabbits, with a result that changes how to pick enrichment.

• Rabbit probiotics: a study finally puts numbers on disease and mortality effectsFood

  Beyond the supplement aisle and its vague promises, a 2022 study measured the effect of a specific probiotic strain on disease incidence and mortality in rabbits.

• Social contact or seclusion: what does a doe actually prefer?Toys & enrichment

  A choice-cage study measured how much time a rabbit doe spends by choice in a group or alone — with a very different result depending on whether she has kits to care for.

• Crate stocking density: season matters more than headcount, a study findsTravel & safety

  A study compared rabbits transported at 8 or 12 per cage, in summer and winter: season, not stocking density, explained most of the measured physiological stress.

• A rabbit's chronic stress leaves a trace in its fur, a study findsCare & grooming

  A veterinary study measured corticosterone directly in the fur of companion rabbits, a marker of stress accumulated over several weeks rather than a single one-off episode.

• A rabbit's limp can stay invisible to the naked eye, a study findsAccessories

  A veterinary study compared a visual lameness score with an objective pressure-mat measurement in rabbits: the eye badly underestimates pain that lingers after surgery.

• Choosing your rabbit's companion: age gap matters, a study findsToys & enrichment

  A Danish study observed companion rabbits in their owners' homes to measure the real quality of the bond between two rabbits, and identifies age gap as a factor tied to a weaker bond.

• Handling a rabbit alone or in a pair: recovery differs, a study findsTravel & safety

  A study run at a UK shelter finds that after handling, a solitary rabbit takes significantly longer than a paired rabbit to return to normal behaviour.

• Regrouping does after kindling: alfalfa slightly cuts injuries, a study findsAccessories

  A Belgian study on breeding does regrouped in cages after kindling finds that an alfalfa block to gnaw on, alone or paired with a wooden panel, slightly reduces the number of injured does, without making aggression disappear.

• Does a rabbit remember a toy it has already seen? What a memory study showsToys & enrichment

  A Swedish study tested object recognition memory in domestic rabbits: it holds for at least 90 minutes, but fades within 24 hours, useful information for toy rotation.

• Wearing gloves to handle a stressed rabbit before a trip: good or bad idea?Travel & safety

  Before heading to the vet, should you put on gloves to grab a frightened rabbit? What the veterinary literature actually says about this common practice.

• Rabbit food portions by age and weight: how to calculate themFood

  Unlimited hay first, a measured serving of vegetables, then a limited amount of pellets: the simple method for calculating a rabbit’s daily ration by weight and age.

• Rabbit teeth: how to monitor dental health day to dayCare & grooming

  A rabbit’s teeth grow throughout its life: hay alone doesn’t always wear them down enough, here are the signs to watch and habits that help prevent malocclusion.

• Snuffle mats for rabbits: a genuinely useful nose game?Toys & enrichment

  The snuffle mat, borrowed from the dog world, can keep a curious rabbit busy, but only when filled with hay rather than pellets tucked into the fabric.

• Setting up a dark, secure sleeping corner for a rabbitBedding & habitat

  Rabbits naturally seek a dark shelter to rest: here’s how to set up a reassuring sleeping corner inside a pen without sacrificing ventilation.

• Interactive treat dispensers for rabbits: gimmick or genuine benefit?Accessories

  An interactive dispenser makes a rabbit push, roll or manipulate an object to release a treat: a real enrichment benefit, as long as portions stay in check.

• Where to place an outdoor hutch to limit predator-related stressBedding & habitat

  A Spanish study on wild rabbits shows that the mere presence of predators nearby, even without an attack, is enough to raise stress hormones. What this means for where you place a hutch.

• Should you ration a pregnant doe's food? What a Spanish study testedFood

  A Spanish study compared several moderate feed-restriction schedules during a doe's pregnancy. Here's what it changes for her metabolism, performance and welfare.

• Weaning a kit at 21 or 35 days: what a study on its digestive system revealsFood

  Compared with weaning at 35 days, a French study finds that early weaning at 21 days disrupts a kit's digestive function for weeks. What this means for adopting a young rabbit.

• How much does a rabbit cost: shelter, breeder or private seller?Accessories

  Shelter, breeder or private seller: a rabbit’s purchase price can triple depending on where it comes from, not counting the extra costs many adopters forget.

• Wood or plastic cage for an indoor rabbit: which to choose?Bedding & habitat

  Raw wood, treated wood or a reinforced plastic base with bars: each material has its perks, limits and price for an indoor rabbit cage.

• Rabbit toy subscription boxes: good deal or waste of money?Toys & enrichment

  Getting a monthly surprise box of toys and treats for your rabbit sounds appealing, but the actual value for money is worth checking before you subscribe.

• Rabbit scared of car rides: equipment and tips for a calmer tripTravel & safety

  Trembling, total stillness or agitation: a stressed rabbit reacts strongly in a car, but the right equipment and a few habits usually calm the ride down.

• Overweight rabbit: what diet plan and products actually help it lose weight?Food

  An overweight rabbit doesn’t slim down by simply cutting hay: here’s the diet plan to favour and the products that genuinely help with safe weight loss.

• Rabbit thumping: what it means and when to worryBedding & habitat

  A rabbit thumping its hind foot is signalling alarm or fear, sometimes pain. How to read the context, calm things down and know when to see a vet.

• Rabbit growling or nipping: reading the warning signs before a biteToys & enrichment

  Rabbit growling, huffing or nipping: how to read these warning signs before a real bite, and which toys help channel frustration.

• What Size Enclosure or Cage Does a Rabbit Need? Why a Cage Alone Is Never EnoughBedding & habitat

  Minimum floor space, modular pens, open cages: practical benchmarks for giving your rabbit a proper home, with realistic price ranges.

• Crau Hay, Meadow Hay or Second Cut: Which Hay Should You Choose for Your Rabbit?Food

  Hay makes up 80 % of a rabbit’s diet. Crau, meadow, second cut: the differences, quality markers and prices to choose well every day.

• Rabbit Pellets: How to Read the Label and Avoid the TrapsFood

  Fibre, calcium, hidden cereals: learn to decode the label on rabbit pellets and spot a formula that genuinely suits your rabbit.

• Rabbit Litter: Which Safe Materials Should You Choose?Care & grooming

  Hemp, flax, recycled paper, wood pellets: a clear look at safe litters for rabbits and the ones to avoid at all costs, with indicative budgets.

• Toys and Chew Items for Rabbits: Which Ones Are Truly Safe?Toys & enrichment

  Wood, wicker, cardboard, foraging toys: our selection of safe chew items to keep your rabbit busy, wear down its teeth and banish boredom.

• Travel Carriers for Rabbits: How to Choose and Use One Without StressTravel & safety

  Size, materials, ventilation, habituation: our advice for choosing a rabbit-friendly travel carrier and travelling calmly, budget included.

• Rabbit Harnesses: Should You Take Your Rabbit Outdoors, and How?Travel & safety

  Is a rabbit harness a good idea? Suitable models, step-by-step habituation, health precautions: our complete guide to outdoor time.

• Rabbit Grooming: Brushing, Nail Trimming and Managing the MoultCare & grooming

  The right brushes, nail clippers and moulting pitfalls: the essential grooming routines to keep a rabbit in top shape, without ever bathing it.

• Bowl or Bottle for Rabbits: What Should You Choose for Water (and Food)?Accessories

  Ball-valve bottle or ceramic bowl? What rabbit drinking habits tell us, the pros of each option and our buying advice.

• Setting Up a Free-Roaming Rabbit at Home: The Room-by-Room GuideBedding & habitat

  Cable protection, toxic plants, skirting boards, rooms to secure: how to give your rabbit a free-roaming life, without danger or damage.