Rabbits are free-running and skittish animals, constantly checking for danger and fleeing when they sense it. So, rabbits will dislike being walked like other kinds of pets. The instinct of rabbits is to roam free. Nervous or injured rabbits may permit being walked on a harness. A harness is safer […]

Understanding a rabbit’s eyes is a critical part of lagomorph husbandry. Many rabbit owners never see their pets blink. Rabbits never appear to close their eyes during the day or night. This may leave you wondering if your rabbit ever sleeps. Rabbits have a third eyelid called the nictitating membrane, […]

Keeping track of a rabbit’s many predators can feel like an exhausting job. Possums are another nocturnal critter that could visit your property after dark. A possum will rarely attack and kill a rabbit, despite having sharp teeth. Possums are timid, preferring not to interact with live animals. They typically […]

Rabbits are relationship-focused animals. It’s vital to a pet rabbit that it feels understood. Rabbits communicate using body language, and apologizing is a good example of this behavior. Rabbits apologize by touching heads. Bonded rabbits rarely fight, but it can happen. If the rabbits groom each other after touching heads, […]

The smaller the rabbit, the longer its lifespan. Dwarf rabbits tend to outlive other breeds. On average, dwarf rabbit breeds live up to 8 to 10 years. Of course, care and genetics play a huge role. Furthermore, rabbits that have been spayed or neutered, are given a proper diet and […]

The size of a dwarf rabbit (mini rabbit) makes them cute and adorable pets. A dwarf rabbit’s small size also means that it’s easier to handle compared to larger lagomorph breeds. A further advantage is that these small breeds live longer than larger breeds of rabbits. Dwarf rabbits typically weigh […]

Airline travel is sometimes unavoidable. Vacations and visits to friends/family may require the use of an airplane. As rabbits cannot be left alone for long, your pet may need to come with you. Five major U.S. and Canadian airlines (American, United, Alaska, Spirit, and WestJet) permit rabbits in-cabin. You will […]

Red-eyed white rabbits have a unique appearance. The sight can be concerning if you do not understand the cause. Thankfully, your rabbit is not sick. Rabbits with red eyes have albinism. This genetic mutation that leaves a rabbit with no pigmentation in her fur or eyes. Albino rabbits are sensitive […]

Conventional wisdom suggests that rabbits sleep in a hutch at night. But small animals, such as rabbits, like to sleep next to their owners. They enjoy the soft bedding, warm, and companionship. Rabbits are delicate. Your pet could be crushed or suffocated if you roll on them during the night. […]