Remember…

Grooming and basic care are not optional enhancements. Living and playtime space is not optional. Feeding your rabbit a simple, safe diet is necessary. Learning about basic rabbit care and making sure you do frequent, at-home well checks (and at least yearly veterinary well-check exams) is considered part of responsible care and handling.

Always take your rabbit to the veterinarian if you suspect illness or injury. Rabbits experience a series of cascading health events when something is wrong. It’s not worth waiting it out because a rabbit’s health can decline very quickly once symptoms are visible.

When you commit to consistent nail trimming, coat maintenance, alteration surgery, a proper diet and daily observation, you create stability. Stability, consistency and really knowing your rabbit is what allows a safe, healthy, thriving life in a domestic (home) setting.