Rabbit Care Guides

Full of opinions, and happiest when the room is really theirs. For the bunny who follows you from the hallway.

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Rabbit Care 101

Why Choose a Pet Rabbit?

Rabbits are intelligent, social, and surprisingly trainable. From litter habits to learning their names, rabbits offer a long-term companion relationship that rivals cats in personality.

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Quiet, Intelligent Companions

Rabbits are highly intelligent and can be litter-trained, learn their names, and even respond to simple commands. Many enjoy being groomed and cuddled, though each rabbit has its own personality.

  • check_circle Litter-trainable like a cat
  • check_circle Recognize their own names
  • check_circle Bond deeply with their caretakers
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Who Rabbits Suit Best

Rabbits are ideal for owners who want a calm, indoor companion without the noise of a dog. They suit apartment dwellers, families with older children, and anyone home often enough for daily interaction.

  • check_circle Quiet pets, great for apartments
  • check_circle Live 8-12 years with proper care
  • check_circle Need several hours of free roam daily
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What You Need to Know

Rabbits need a large enclosure, unlimited hay, fresh greens, and rabbit-savvy vet care. They are sensitive to heat and need a cool, draft-free environment. Spaying or neutering improves health and behavior.

  • check_circle Unlimited hay for digestion
  • check_circle Spay/neuter for health and behavior
  • check_circle Cool room (under 75°F)

A few facts, for this animal

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Measurements below are for wild European rabbits. Domestic rabbits are the subspecies Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus and vary widely by breed.

Scientific name
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Lifespan
Domestic rabbits can live up to 9 years
Adult size
Wild adults 38–50 cm long; domestic individuals may be larger
Adult weight
Wild adults 1.5–2.5 kg; domestic individuals may be larger
Social needs
Gregarious. Where soil and food allow, they live in groups in warren systems