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.

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...
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...