Rabbit Care
San Diego House Rabbit Society has supported our community through education about responsible rabbit care, spaying/neutering, and adoption. We are a 501(c)(3) volunteer-driven nonprofit organization, which depends on donations from our community to fund our work. Please support us in our goals of rescue, adoption, and education.
Grooming 101
When it comes to grooming rabbits, there is more than grabbing a brush. Rabbits are just like dogs; different breeds have different grooming needs.
Why Should Rabbits Live Indoors?
Why should rabbits live indoors? There are several reasons to house a rabbit indoors, including protection from predators, parasites, and extreme temperatures, as well as more consistent socialization.
Advantages of Pen Living
X-Pen Living: Housing your rabbit in an exercise pen (i.e. x-pen) is much more beneficial than choosing a cage. Learn how to set up a safe, comfortable pen.
Bunny Proofing Your Home
Bunny Proofing Your Home: Because a rabbit’s first reaction is to put new things in their mouths, it’s very important to bunny proof.
Flooring Tips
Flooring Tips: Non-slip flooring makes it easier for house rabbits to grip the ground while they hop and jump. Learn about flooring and ways to protect your rabbit’s feet.
Poisonous or Dangerous Foods
Poisonous or Dangerous Foods: Some foods are poisonous or dangerous to rabbits and can cause illness and/or death. Never feed your rabbit anything from this list.
Litter Box Setup
Litter Box Setup: Not sure how to set up a bunny-friendly litter box? Learn the basics and help your bunny on their way to successful litter box training.
Litter Box Training Tips
Litter Box Training Tips: Rabbits can be litter trained. Some factors in your rabbit’s health and environment can affect their litter box use
Enrichment of Your Rabbit’s Space
Enrichment of Bunny’s Space: Rabbits thrive when they have enrichment opportunities – toys and areas in their environment to explore, play, and observe new things.
Providing a Safe and Fun Alternative Space
Providing Safe and Fun Alternative Space: Keep your bunny active, happy, and mentally stimulated by spending plenty of time with them and provide toys and safe things to chew on.
Providing a Healthy Rabbit Diet
Providing a Healthy Rabbit Diet: Unlimited grass hay is the single most important part of a healthy rabbit diet, supplemented with grass-based pellets and fresh rabbit-safe greens.
All About Hay
All About Hay: Grass hay should compose about 85 percent of most adult rabbits’ daily diets. Rabbits all need access to hay, but the amount and type of hay varies.
JOIN THE SDHRS ONLINE LEARNING LIBRARY
The Online Learning Library of SDHRS is designed to meet the needs of rabbit owners and caregivers who look to SDHRS for the latest information on evidence-based rabbit care and services - including sessions on megacolon, bonding, up-to-date information on RHDV2, and liver lobe torsion. Click the button below to learn more about our free and subscription-based memberships.