Keeping a rabbit with a cat or a dog: how to set the home up
Rabbits living with a cat or a dog is a question of layout, not temperament. Safe zones, introductions, exercise shifts and the signs it is not working.
Housing — Rabbit
Set up a safe rabbit home: pen size, flooring, litter, free roaming, temperature and room proofing.
Start here: rabbit housing
A good living space affects rabbit health, cleanliness and behaviour. This section covers pens, room proofing, odour control, cable protection, flooring and the space a rabbit needs to move normally.
The articles focus on prevention: enough floor area, non-slip surfaces, hay access, hiding places, stable temperature and regular cleaning. A well-designed setup reduces accidents and supports natural behaviour.
- Space and safety
- Litter and cleaning
- Indoor or outdoor life
Where should you put a rabbit's enclosure in the house?
Which room, which wall, how far from a radiator: how to choose where a rabbit's pen goes, and the six places to rule out before you unpack anything.
Are air fresheners dangerous for rabbits? Sprays, plug-ins, candles
Aerosols, plug-ins, scented candles and scented litter belong out of a rabbit's room, 'natural' included. Why rabbits are more exposed, and what fixes odour.
My rabbit is eating its litter: should I worry?
Nibbling a few strands and replacing hay with litter are not the same. Learn which material to remove, what to check first and when to call a vet.
How to get a rabbit used to its carrier: a four-step plan
A rabbit walks into its carrier on its own if the box lives in its space. The four-step training plan, the mistakes to avoid and what to do in an emergency.
How many hours of exercise does a rabbit need every day?
A rabbit needs at least 3 hours out of its pen a day, and more if you can. How to split the sessions, adjust them for age and fit them around a working day.
Why is my rabbit peeing outside the litter box, and what to do
A litter-trained rabbit that starts peeing outside the box has a reason. Rule out the medical cause, decode marking and fix the setup in seven days.
How to keep a rabbit warm in winter: thresholds, shelter and mistakes
How to keep a rabbit warm in winter: cold thresholds, an insulated shelter, deep bedding and the key mistakes to avoid, indoors and outdoors.
How to keep a rabbit cool in summer safely: methods that work
Cool tile, frozen bottle, indirect airflow: here's how to keep a rabbit cool in summer without putting it at risk, and the mistakes you must never make.
How to make a balcony safe for a rabbit
Falls, escaping through railings, sun, toxic plants: the real balcony dangers for a rabbit and how to make it safe before any outing. A practical guide.
Which houseplants are toxic to rabbits?
Many common houseplants are toxic to a free-roaming rabbit. Which ones to remove, how to rabbit-proof your rooms, and what to do if your rabbit eats one.
Moving house with a rabbit without stressing it
Moving house unsettles a rabbit, a territorial animal. Plan the transport, rebuild its landmarks and secure the new home to keep the stress to a minimum.