My rabbit is eating its litter: should I worry?
Nibbling a few strands and eating litter instead of hay are not the same thing. Sort it by material, find the real cause and fix it with a 48-hour plan.
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
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 to 4 hours out of its pen daily. How to split the sessions, what actually counts as exercise and what to do if you work.
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.
Traveling with a rabbit: what to plan ahead
Should you take your rabbit along or arrange care at home? Decision, packing, journey and arrival: how to travel with a rabbit without stressing it.
How to transport a rabbit by car
Car travel stresses rabbits and raises heatstroke risk. The right carrier, securing it, temperature control and rest stops: a practical guide.
Can a rabbit live cage-free full time? Requirements and steps
Full-time cage-free living works for a well-prepared rabbit. Requirements, situations to avoid, and a gradual method to get there without setbacks.