Rabbit 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; and A Guide to Snacks & Treats, covering what’s safe, what to skip, and how to keep your bunny feeling their best.

What Rabbit Treats Can be Fed Daily? (And What Makes A Healthy Treat?)
Treat time might be one of your rabbit’s favorite parts of the day, but not every treat deserves a spot in their routine. With so many packaged snacks, fruits, vegetables,...
The #1 Mistake Rabbit Owners Make With Timothy Hay (A Vet Explains)
Timothy Hay may seem simple, but it plays a major role in your rabbit’s everyday health. From keeping digestion moving to supporting healthy teeth, the right hay and enough of...
What is my Rabbit Trying to Tell Me - The Complete Rabbit Body Language Dictionary
Rabbit Language Explained With Trudi the Mini Rex Who wants to have a heart-to-heart with their rabbit? While I can’t make you Dr. Doolittle, I can give you all of...
If Small Pets Could Talk: 50 Things Your Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, or Chinchilla Wants You to Know
If your small pets had smartphones, you’d wake up to a long string of texts about their diet and strict bathroom rules. They might look easygoing, but they have specific...
Your Rabbit Questions, Answered by an Exotic Vet
Rabbits have a way of keeping us guessing. One day, everything feels perfectly routine; their appetite is strong, grooming is normal, and the litter box looks just as it should....
Can My Pet Eat This? The Ultimate Food Encyclopedia for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and Chinchillas
Having a small pet around brings so much joy, from their hilarious middle-of-the-night wheel runs to those sweet, quiet snuggles. The only catch is that they have delicate digestive systems....
A Buyers Guide for your Small Pets
Small pets need more than a basic cage and food; a healthy setup should include safe housing, clean bedding, fresh water, hiding places, enrichment, and species-appropriate nutrition. Rabbits, guinea pigs,...
Buying Hay Online For Your Pet And What To Look Out For
Have you ever hit the wall during previous hay purchases for your furballs online? Here's how to spot premium options and prevent expensive vet visits...
Understanding Fiber: The Key to Your Rabbit & Guinea Pig’s Health
Hay-based fiber is essential — for rabbits and guinea pigs, hay should make up the majority (≈80%) of the diet because it’s the key source of both insoluble and soluble...
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
Rabbits benefit from herbs because they’re rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, supporting digestion, immunity, and overall health. Herbs add variety and encourage natural foraging behaviours, making feeding more...