Keeping rabbits healthy needs lot of care.🐇here’s a complete guide to rabbit care from Noida pet clinic for keeping your bunny healthy, happy, and safe.
🏠 Housing & Environment
Indoor housing preferred: protects from predators, heat, and disease.
Cage/pen size: at least 4–6 times the size of the rabbit when stretched out. Bigger is always better.
Flooring: solid (not wire, which can hurt feet). Use soft mats, towels, or paper-based bedding.
Exercise space: at least 3–4 hours daily of supervised free roaming in a rabbit-proofed area.
🥗 Diet Essentials
A rabbit’s diet must mimic natural grazing.
Hay (80–85%)
Unlimited fresh grass hay (timothy, orchard, meadow).
Critical for teeth health (wears down teeth) & digestion.
Fresh greens (10–15%)
Daily: romaine, cilantro, parsley, kale (in moderation), basil, mint.
Avoid iceberg lettuce (low nutrients, may cause diarrhea).
Pellets (5% or less)
High-fiber plain pellets (no seeds, colored bits, or nuts).
About 1–2 tbsp per kg body weight daily.
Treats (occasional only)
Small bits of apple, carrot, banana, berries.
Avoid sugary, starchy, or processed foods.
Water
Fresh, clean water always available (preferably in a heavy bowl, not just a bottle).
🦷 Dental Care
Rabbit teeth grow continuously.
Signs of dental disease: drooling, not eating, dropping food, small stools.
Prevention: unlimited hay, chew-safe toys, regular vet checks.
🐇 Handling & Social Needs
Never pick up by ears or scruff. Support hindquarters + chest when lifting.
Rabbits are prey animals → prefer being on the ground.
Need daily social interaction and enrichment (toys, tunnels, chew sticks).
Bonded rabbits should live in pairs/groups, but bonding must be gradual and supervised.
🧼 Grooming & Hygiene
Brushing: especially during shedding seasons (prevents hairballs).
Nail trimming: every 4–6 weeks.
Bathing: not recommended (stressful, risk of hypothermia). Instead, spot-clean if needed.
🩺 Health & Vet Care
Find an exotic vet experienced in rabbits.
Spaying/neutering is highly recommended:
Prevents reproductive cancers (very common in females).
Reduces aggression & spraying.
Watch for early illness signs:
Not eating/drinking
Small or no droppings (GI stasis = emergency!)
Runny nose/eyes
Tilting head, limping, lethargy
🛑 Common Dangers to Avoid
Toxic foods: chocolate, onions, garlic, avocado, iceberg lettuce, nuts, seeds.
Household hazards: electrical cords (cover them!), toxic plants, carpet chewing.
Outdoor risks: predators, extreme heat/cold, flies (flystrike).
✅ Summary of Daily Rabbit Care
Fresh hay + water always
Fresh greens daily
Clean litter tray and housing
3–4 hrs safe exercise/free roam
Check for signs of illness
Gentle social interaction
Would you like me to make a daily/weekly rabbit care checklist (feeding, grooming, cleaning, health checks) that you can keep as a quick reference?
