Introduction to Rabbit Litter Training: Setting the Stage for Success Before jumping right into how to litter box train your rabbit, it is important to have some background information on WHY litter box training is the best option for both you and your rabbit. Even in the wild, rabbits are generally very clean animals. They … Read more
Introduction to Rabbit Care and Hygiene As you may know, rabbits are generally very clean animals. Like cats, rabbits groom themselves and can be trained to use a litter box. Rabbits are very intelligent and if trained correctly they will use a litter box to go to the bathroom instead of going wherever they please. … Read more
Understanding the Need for Rabbit-Proofing As you may know, rabbits do not belong in cages like a hamster or guinea pig. Rabbits need room to be able to run around and jump playfully to have a healthy welfare state. However, it is very important to rabbit-proof whichever room(s) your bunny will live in. Rabbits have … Read more
The Delicate Nature of Rabbits As you probably know, rabbits are prey animals. This means their instincts are simply to run, it’s what they do best. Even if there is no real danger, if they feel uneasy in any sense, they will run. This instinct is much different from dogs or cats because they are … Read more
The Joy of Pet Rabbits and Their Playful Needs While rabbits are somewhat secluded and independent pets, they still have a very quirky and playful attitude once in a safe environment. When you gain the trust of a rabbit and provide a home in which they feel comfortable, you might be surprised by the positive … Read more
You might be wondering, “How do I clean my rabbit if he/she doesn’t stink and already looks clean?”. As you have noticed, they are generally very clean animals but it is important to practice grooming rabbits because there are still areas they are unable to clean alone. Have you ever noticed that when your rabbit … Read more
Rabbits are herbivores and unlike dogs or cats, rabbits have a sensitive GI tract (gastrointestinal tract) and cannot be simply fed a singular type of pet food from a bag, box, or can. Because of their sensitive digestive tract, it is important to introduce foods slowly so that they have time to process and adjust. … Read more
Hey! I am Mackenzie, the founder of the Wellness for Rabbits website. I have a Netherland Dwarf Rabbit named Leo and I want to share some things I have learned in the past four years of owning him! We have had a lot of ups and downs together and ultimately I have learned A LOT. I … Read more