Home Sweet Home

Rabbits need space to move, stretch, play, and relax. They should live indoors in a spacious, cage-free setup with comfortable flooring, a litter box, places to hide, and plenty of opportunities to explore. Most can be litter-trained, much like cats, though the occasional stray poop happens and is easy to clean up.

You’ll also want to do some rabbit-proofing. Cords, plants, baseboards, and anything else within reach may be considered fair game. Rabbits can be surprisingly good jumpers, so “within reach” may be higher than you think.

What’s for Dinner?

Hay is the foundation of a rabbit’s diet, along with fresh greens, appropriate rabbit-specific pellets, and plenty of fresh water. Treats should be just that: treats.

Fun Stuff to Do

Rabbits are smart, curious, and active. They need daily opportunities to run, forage, chew, dig, hide, and explore. Tunnels, cardboard boxes, and other simple enrichment can go a long way.

Getting to Know Your Rabbit

Rabbits have their own personalities and ways of communicating. Most prefer keeping all four paws on the ground, so spending time at their level and letting them come to you can help build trust. 

Get to know what’s normal for your rabbit, including their appetite, poop, activity and behavior. Changes can be an important sign that something isn’t right, and rabbits aren’t always obvious about telling us when they don’t feel well.

Establish care with a rabbit-savvy veterinarian so you know who to call when you need them.

Go Down The Rabbit Hole

If you’re new to rabbits, it’s important to know what to expect before bringing one home. For more detailed information about diet, housing, rabbit-proofing, behavior, grooming, health, bonding, and more, visit Rabbit.org.