Rabbits

Special Home Sought For Blind Rabbit

The Scottish SPCA has launched an appeal to find a new home for a blind bunny.
Support Adoption For Pets Offers Top Tips For Rabbit Owners During Rabbit Awareness Week

As part of Rabbit Awareness week (May 9 to May 15) animal charity Support Adoption For Pets offers bunny lovers top tips to keep their family rabbits happy at home.
A Vision For The Future Of Rabbit Welfare

For the first time animal welfare organisations, welfare scientists, breeders, the pet industry and the veterinary profession have come together to agree on a vision for improving rabbit welfare.
Rabbit Found In Poor Condition In Ayrshire Woodland

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a rabbit was found in woodland in Ayrshire.

Scientific Classification Of Pet Rabbits

Oryctolagus cuniculus is the European Rabbit that has been domesticated to become the pet rabbit. View its scientific classification within the mammalia class.
Rabbit Species

There are over 50 species of rabbit. Check out our list of rabbit species with their common, scientific and any alternative names.
Dutch Rabbit

The Dutch Rabbit is one of the oldest rabbit breeds and has a white blaze on its face and broad white band around its shoulders and over its back.
Pet Rabbit Behaviour

Pet rabbits behave similarly to their wild ancesters. Read about rabbit behaviour in the wild and how it compares to their behaviour in captivity.

The Cost Of Keeping A Rabbit

Before buying a rabbit it is important to consider how much it costs to keep a rabbit so check out our guide to the average costs involved in owning a rabbit.
Places To Buy A Rabbit

When looking to buy a rabbit as a pet there are 3 main sources to consider and these are detailed to help you decide where is the best place to look for a pet rabbit.
Preparing For A Rabbit And Bringing It Home

It is important to prepare for the arrival of a rabbit, bring it home in a suitable container and give it time to settle into its new surroundings to keep stress to a minimum.
Considerations Prior To Buying A Rabbit

Before buying a pet rabbit, as well as the costs involved, it is important to ensure that it will be given the time and attention it requires so check out this guide to the needs of a pet rabbit.

How Much And What To Feed Rabbits

Check out what rabbits should eat, how much to feed and how often.
Feeding Rabbits Vegetables And Fruits

A rabbit's diet can be supplemented with vegetables and fruit to eat but there are a few vegetables and fruits that are not safe to feed to rabbits, so check out which are safe to feed and which to avoid.
Normal Rabbit Vital Signs

Check out normal vital signs for a rabbit.
Rabbit Mix And Pellets

Commercially prepared mixes or compressed food pellets specifically designed for rabbits can be fed daily to supplement a rabbit's main diet of grass and hay.

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