Care Resources

At Small Pet Select, we know a happy, healthy bunny makes for a happy pet parent. That’s why we’ve gathered our most trusted, expert-backed guides in one place—so you can confidently give your rabbit the best life possible. Explore articles like Fueling Your Small Pets With The Best Pet Food, breaking down hay, pellets, and greens; Everything You Need to Know About Habitats for Your Small Pet, for building a cozy, enriching home; andA Guide to Snacks & Treats, covering what’s safe, what to skip, and how to keep your bunny feeling their best.

Understanding Fiber: The Key to Your Rabbit & Guinea Pig’s Health
Hay doesn’t always get the love it deserves. People often see it as simple bedding or boring “filler,” but for rabbits and guinea pigs, hay is truly the heart of...
Bunny & Piggy Playtime Picks: 10 Toys Your Pets Can’t Resist
Toys support natural behaviours like chewing, gnawing, digging, tossing, chasing and foraging—and are more than just fun for rabbits and guinea pigs. Many materials used in mass-market toys may be...
Rabbit Behavior Explained: Why They Thump, Flop, and Zoom
Zooms and binkies show joy, thumps warn of fear or annoyance, and flops mean relaxation. Age, breed, and hormones affect how often rabbits show these behaviors. Noises, stress, pain, or...
Everything You Need to Know About Rabbit Toys
Rabbit toys aren’t just for fun — they help with mental stimulation, physical exercise, dental health, and preventing boredom. Types of toys include chew toys, toss & chase, puzzle toys,...
All You Need To Know About Herbs & Herbal Blends For Rabbits
Are you giving your rabbit herbs? Did you know that herbs fit so perfectly into a rabbit’s diet that they can be given every day? They have many vitamins, minerals,...
The Importance Of Bedding For Your Rabbit
You need safe bedding that’s sludge-free, dust-free, without clumping cat litter or artificial scents. Good bedding choices include soft paper, natural floral paper, aspen shavings, paper pellets, pine pellets, and...
The Ins and Outs Of Rabbit Grooming
Grooming prevents health issues: skin problems, fur mats, and dangerous fur ingestion. Brush weekly for short/medium coats; daily or often during heavy shedding (especially for long-haired rabbits). Keep skin dry...
A Guide To Snacks & Treats For Your Rabbit
Rabbits need a solid base diet of fresh hay 24/7, good-quality pellets, water, and daily leafy greens before treats come in. Treats should be extras — something new or special,...
Rabbits 101: Care Resource Guide
Rabbits require a long-term commitment: they live ~8-12 years (sometimes more), need care similar to dogs though in different ways. Breed matters: size, temperament, appearance vary. Small breeds often more...
Everything You Need to Know About Habitats for Your Small Pet
Different pets need habitats suited to their size, safety, and natural behavior. Key factors: space, ventilation, strong materials, and chew resistance. Use safe bedding, keep it clean, and change it...
What’s In The Pantry? Rabbit and Guinea Pig Supplements and Remedies
Supplements and remedies are extras to a basic diet and should be used with a small-pets-savvy vet. Nutri-Rescue is a prebiotic liquid “jump-starter” for rabbits or guinea pigs who stop...
Fueling Your Small Pets With The Best Pet Food
Start with what each species eats in the wild to guide diet choices. For rabbits: 85% of diet = hay (available always); pellets are a supplement; leafy greens daily;...
What Is Timothy Hay? The Beginners Guide
Timothy hay is high-fiber, low-protein, and key for digestion and teeth. Three cuts: 1st = coarse/high fiber, 2nd = balanced, 3rd = soft/leafy. Alfalfa hay is richer, good for...