Kathryn Dench 
Cleaning out the rabbit’s hutch may seem like one of the more mundane tasks of rabbit ownership. But did you know that bunny poop can tell you a lot about rabbits’ health – and could even help you save your pet rabbit’s life? You may think that sounds overdramatic, but after ten years looking after … Read more
Most rabbits have a sweet tooth and appreciate sugary treats – so it’s not uncommon for rabbit owners to wonder which sweet fruits they can give their rabbits. We know that rabbits are delicate animals with a specialized digestive system that allows them to effectively process plant materials. We also know that most wild rabbits … Read more
Dogs are curious animals and constantly investigate new objects they come into contact with. Because dogs explore their environment through their sense of smell and taste, they sometimes eat things they are not supposed to. These range from diapers to cigarette butts and even rabbit poop. This rabbit poop-eating habit is called coprophagia, and it’s … Read more
You may not know it, but your cute pet rabbit is probably hiding a dirty secret. When the sun goes down, this lovable little creature engages in a habit that goes against all good hygiene: eating their own poop! But why do rabbits eat their poop? Although they’re secretive about this behavior, you may catch … Read more
Rabbits make wonderful pets, as they are generally clean and relatively easy to manage. However, like many furry animals, they tend to lose a lot of hair periodically. Some rabbits even seem to constantly shed their coats. This process is called molting, and is sometimes referred to as ‘throwing their coat’. Molting can be quite … Read more
Despite rabbits ranking among the top 10 popular pets in households across the globe, getting their diet right can be a challenge. While fruits in general can be included in a bunny diet as the occasional treat, the question of whether rabbits can eat banana – and if so how much and how often – … Read more
Rabbits love eating leafy greens and fruits. You might have seen videos online of rabbits enjoying these seemingly healthy treats, and you may be wondering if you can give your pet rabbit the same. Tomatoes are one of these fruits that people often feed their rabbits. Tomatoes can be either a healthy food or a … Read more
One day you notice that your cute bunnies are all itchy and losing fur. A closer look reveals tiny bite marks on their skin and tiny dark or brown specks of dirt on the rabbit’s fur. A google search later, and your fears are confirmed. Yes, as dreadful as it is, your rabbits may indeed … Read more
Rabbits are grazers that love eating different kinds of food, but like all of us, their preferences don’t always match up to what’s healthy for them! Unfortunately, some of those less-healthy preferences are reflected in commercial rabbit foods. The result? An estimated one-in-three pet rabbits is overweight, while digestive disorders and heart disease are major … Read more
Rabbits make amazing home companions. They are clean, quiet, good with kids, and fairly easy to manage. They are, however, prone to injuries such as hip dislocation due to the nature of their skeletons. Rabbit hip dislocation (luxation) can happen because of developmental abnormalities, excessive movement, or traumatic injury causing the ball of the hip … Read more