We often think of a rabbit as an easily-frightened animal that will flee from perceived threats. So, you may be wondering if your pet rabbit is scared of loud noises, such as thunder and lightning. Rabbits can hear different sounds far more clearly than humans, and loud noises can easily […]

While grooming, rabbits can inadvertently ingest their own fur. Normally, rabbits expel this hair in their feces. But sometimes, it can build up in the digestive tract and get stuck, forming hairballs. Hairball in rabbits is also known as wool block. Small hairballs can often be shifted by adding more […]

In an ideal world, rabbit pee will always be a shade of yellow. But there’s no such thing as one set healthy color for rabbit urine. Rabbit pee changes color constantly. Factors including diet, hydration, and stress levels influence the appearance and consistency of rabbit wee. As long as rabbit […]

Rabbits don’t cope well with high temperatures. Their thick fur, which helps keep them warm in the winter, is a hindrance in very warm weather. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent overheating in rabbits, even on the hottest days. Keep your rabbit’s enclosure shaded, and no hotter than 70 […]

Rabbits don’t have an efficient cooling system. They also have dense fur coats. So, you may wonder if it is safe to leave your rabbits outside during the summer or when the temperature is high. Rabbits don’t tolerate heat well and are vulnerable to dying from heatstroke. Rabbits can overheat […]

Rabbits have whiskers on the mouth, cheeks, nose, and above the eyes. Their whiskers are the same length as the width of their bodies. Rabbit whiskers are vital sensory tools and should never be cut. Whiskers help rabbits measure the girth of passageways and openings in the dark. The sensory […]

Rabbits, whether running free in the wild or kept at home as domesticated pets, are nervous and anxious animals. Rabbits can become stressed because they’re so vulnerable. Even the most empathetic owner will spend many hours trying to reduce stress in rabbits. Start with some gentle verbal reassurance. Wait for […]

According to the popular saying; ‘rabbits poop every time they hop.’ While this is a slight exaggeration, rabbits do poop more often than most other household pets. Rabbits produce more than a hundred poop pellets per day due to their high-fiber diet. Rabbits urinate between 2 and 8 times per […]

In humans, shaking can be a sign of epilepsy, stroke, or even death. So, if a rabbit starts to shake, we can’t help but feel concerned that she has a health problem. It’s normal for rabbits to tremble occasionally, especially during sleep. Also, rabbits ripple their fur when they are […]