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Malocclusion

SneakyDragon — Sun, 17 May 2026 04:47:16 GMT

Incisor malocclusion

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	Rabbits have six incisor teeth - two on top, two on bottom, and two peg teeth located behind the top teeth. Normal incisor wear, growth, and eruption in healthy rabbits is balanced to a rate of about 3mm a week.<ref>A. Meredith. (n.d.). Rabbit Dentistry. Retrieved 29 Apr 2020 from http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Dental_diseases/Differential/Rabbit_dentistry.pdf</ref>		Rabbits have six incisor teeth - two on top, two on bottom, and two peg teeth located behind the top teeth. Normal incisor wear, growth, and eruption in healthy rabbits is balanced to a rate of about 3mm a week.<ref>A. Meredith. (n.d.). Rabbit Dentistry. Retrieved 29 Apr 2020 from http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Dental_diseases/Differential/Rabbit_dentistry.pdf</ref>

	<div class="bad">~~'''~~Never attempt to trim your rabbit's incisors at home. This can seriously harm your rabbit and cause pain and irreversible damage. Make sure that veterinary professionals that are trimming your rabbit's incisors use a dremel, not clippers.		<div class="bad"><b>Never attempt to trim your rabbit's incisors at home.</b> This can seriously harm your rabbit and cause pain and irreversible damage. <u>Make sure that veterinary professionals that are trimming your rabbit's incisors use a <b>dremel</b>, not clippers.</u>

	Frequently observed dental problems from trimming with a cutter or nail clipper include the following:<ref>MediRabbit.com. (n.d.). Never trim the incisors of your rabbit yourself !!! Retrieved 29 Apr 2020 from http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Dental_diseases/Treatment/Clipping.htm</ref>		Frequently observed dental problems from trimming with a cutter or nail clipper include the following:<ref>MediRabbit.com. (n.d.). Never trim the incisors of your rabbit yourself !!! Retrieved 29 Apr 2020 from http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Dental_diseases/Treatment/Clipping.htm</ref>
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	<b>Experiences:</b>		<b>Experiences:</b>
			* u/andyouglow. (2026). [https://reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/1s2l7a7/dont_let_vets_use_clippers_to_trim_your_buns_teeth/ Rabbit developed an infection and two loose teeth when a veterinarian used clippers and no sedation or anesthesia for a trim]
	* u/heldagxhost. (2025). [https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/1j6v5m3/comment/mgt9scz/ Rabbit had monthly incisor trims with a clipper that eventually led to loose roots and infection, necessitating full extraction]		* u/heldagxhost. (2025). [https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/1j6v5m3/comment/mgt9scz/ Rabbit had monthly incisor trims with a clipper that eventually led to loose roots and infection, necessitating full extraction]
	* Bunny Brigade Inc. (2023). [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=879603466468250 Surgical footage of a rabbit that had to undergo 5 surgical procedures after owners attempted to trim teeth on their own.] {{graphic}}		* Bunny Brigade Inc. (2023). [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=879603466468250 Surgical footage of a rabbit that had to undergo 5 surgical procedures after owners attempted to trim teeth on their own.] {{graphic}}

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Rabbit-friendly airlines

SneakyDragon — Thu, 07 May 2026 05:44:10 GMT

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Traveling with a rabbit

SneakyDragon — Thu, 07 May 2026 05:43:26 GMT

Travel by airplane

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	As of ~~January~~ 2026, a few airlines that will allow rabbits in the cabin for <b>domestic US flights</b> are the following:		As of May 2026, a few airlines that will allow rabbits in the cabin for <b>domestic US flights</b> are the following:
	* [https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin Alaska Airlines]		* [https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin Alaska Airlines]
	* [https://www.aveloair.com/help/traveling-with-pets Avelo Airlines]		* [https://www.aveloair.com/help/traveling-with-pets Avelo Airlines]
	* [https://www.flyfrontier.com/travel-information/family-pets/ Frontier]		* [https://www.flyfrontier.com/travel-information/family-pets/ Frontier]
	* [https://customersupport.spirit.com/en-us/category/article/KA-01181 Spirit Airlines]
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Tennessee

SneakyDragon — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:51:21 GMT

Rabbit rescues and shelters

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	\| city=Nashville, TN		\| city=Nashville, TN
	\| ein=42-1683430}} {{rescue-entry		\| ein=42-1683430}} {{rescue-entry
	~~\| name=Heaven on Earth Rabbit Rescue~~
	~~\| link=https://linktr.ee/heavenonearthrabbitrescue~~
	~~\| fb-link=https://www.facebook.com/heavenonearthrabbitrescue/~~
	~~\| email=heavenonearthrabbitrescue@gmail.com~~
	~~\| city=Cookeville, TN~~
	~~\| ein=88-2171420}} {{rescue-entry~~
	\| name=New Beginnings Rabbit Rescue		\| name=New Beginnings Rabbit Rescue
	\| link=http://www.newbeginningsrabbitrescue.org		\| link=http://www.newbeginningsrabbitrescue.org
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	\| notes=Main rescue is based out of Olive Branch, MS, but the rabbit rescue focuses around Memphis, TN.}} {{rescue-entry		\| notes=Main rescue is based out of Olive Branch, MS, but the rabbit rescue focuses around Memphis, TN.}} {{rescue-entry
	\| name=Operation Bun Bun Rescue		\| name=Operation Bun Bun Rescue
	\| link=~~http~~://operationbunbunrescue.~~business.site~~/		\| link=https://operationbunbunrescue.org/
	\| fb-link=https://www.facebook.com/BunBunRescue/		\| fb-link=https://www.facebook.com/BunBunRescue/
	\| phone=(330) 690-5350		\| phone=(330) 690-5350

BunnyFests

SneakyDragon — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:08:29 GMT

Mountain West BunFest

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	== United States ==		== United States ==

	=== ~~East Coast~~ ===		=== Northeast ===

	~~==== Florida Bunfest ====~~		These events include the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions.
	* Hosted by [https://www.respectforrabbits.org/ Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue], Tampa Bay area (Seminole, FL)
	* Held in March or April.
	* [https://swflrabbits.~~wixsite.com/florida-bunfest Event Website]~~

	~~==== Mid-Atlantic Bunfest====~~		==== York County Bunnyfest ====
	* Hosted by [http://bunnylu.org/ Bunny Lu Rabbit Rescue], Richmond, VA.
	* Held first weekend in March.
	* [http://midatlanticbunfest.com/ Event Website]

	==== York Bunnyfest ====
	* Hosted by [https://www.ycspca.org/ York County SPCA], York, PA.		* Hosted by [https://www.ycspca.org/ York County SPCA], York, PA.
	* ~~Usually held~~ in mid-March.		* Held in mid-March. [https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2016/03/19/rabbits-center-stage-spca-event/81973434/ Last held in 2016.]
	* [https://www.~~ycspca~~.~~org~~/~~annual~~-~~bunfest~~-~~coming~~-~~march~~-19/ 2016 ~~BunFest blog post~~.]

	==== Northeast Bunfest ====		==== Northeast Bunfest ====
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	* Held in late April and May.		* Held in late April and May.
	* [https://www.facebook.com/Northeast-Bunfest-914908065321055/ Facebook page]		* [https://www.facebook.com/Northeast-Bunfest-914908065321055/ Facebook page]

			==== Bun-nanza ====
			* Hosted by [http://safehavenrr.org/ Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue, Inc.], Clinton, NJ.
			* Usually held in late September to early October. [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=451833182350716 Last held in 2019.]

			=== Midwest ===
			==== Missouri "Bunny Expo" ====
			* Hosted by [http://www.hrsmostl.org/ Missouri House Rabbit Society - St. Louis], Chesterfield, Missouri
			* Usually held in June.
			[[File:Hrsmostl_bunnyexpo2015.png\|center\|thumb\|[http://www.hrsmostl.org/hrs-expo-2015-details.html source]\|275px]]

			==== Midwest Bunfest ====
			* Hosted by [http://www.ohiohouserabbitrescue.org/ Ohio House Rabbit Rescue], Columbus, OH.
			* Usually held beginning of October.
			* [http://www.midwestbunfest.org/ Event website]

			=== South ===
			These events include the South Atlantic and South Central regions.

			==== Mid-Atlantic Bunfest====
			* Hosted by [http://bunnylu.org/ Bunny Lu Rabbit Rescue], Richmond, VA.
			* Held first weekend in March.
			* [http://midatlanticbunfest.com/ Event Website]

			==== Florida Bunfest ====
			* Hosted by [https://www.respectforrabbits.org/ Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue], Tampa Bay area (Seminole, FL)
			* Held in March or April.
			* [https://swflrabbits.wixsite.com/florida-bunfest Event Website]

	==== Southeast Bunfest ====		==== Southeast Bunfest ====
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	==== Georgia Bunnyfest ====		==== Georgia Bunnyfest ====
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	* Hosted by [http://houserabbitga.com/ Georgia House Rabbit Society], Marietta, GA.		* Hosted by [http://houserabbitga.com/ Georgia House Rabbit Society], Marietta, GA.
	* Usually held in June.		* Usually held in June. [https://www.facebook.com/events/317322638957379/ Last held in 2019.]
	[~~[File:Bunnyfest-2015-Web-site-large-2-page-001-670x1024.jpg\|center\|thumb\|[http~~://~~houserabbitga~~.com/~~bunnyfest~~/ ~~source]\|275px]~~]

	==== North Carolina Summer BunFest ====		==== North Carolina Summer BunFest ====
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	* Events posted in [https://www.meetup.com/trianglerabbits/ Triangle Rabbits Meetup Group].		* Events posted in [https://www.meetup.com/trianglerabbits/ Triangle Rabbits Meetup Group].

	==== ~~Bun-nanza~~ ====		=== West ===
	* Hosted by [http://safehavenrr.org/ Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue, Inc.], Clinton, NJ.		These events include the Mountain and Pacific regions.
	* Usually held in late September to early October.
	* Example event: [http://safehavenrr.org/Images/Events/b2016.html September 24, 2017]

	~~=== Midwest ===~~
	~~==== Missouri "Bunny Expo" ====~~
	* Hosted by [http://www.hrsmostl.org/ Missouri House Rabbit Society - St. Louis], Chesterfield, Missouri
	* Usually held in June.
	~~[[File:Hrsmostl_bunnyexpo2015.png\|center\|thumb\|[http://www.hrsmostl.org/hrs-expo-2015-details.html source]\|275px]]~~

	~~==== Midwest Bunfest ====~~
	* Hosted by [http://www.ohiohouserabbitrescue.org/ Ohio House Rabbit Rescue], Columbus, OH.
	* Usually held beginning of October.
	* [http://www.midwestbunfest.~~org/ Event website]~~

	~~=== West Coast ===~~
	==== Sonoma County Bunfest ====		==== Sonoma County Bunfest ====
	* Supports Rohnert Park Animal Shelter, Rohnert Park, CA.		* Supports Rohnert Park Animal Shelter, Rohnert Park, CA.
	* Held in early April. Last event ~~(as of 2024) was~~ in 2022.		* Held in early April. Last event held in 2022.
	* [https://sonomacountybunfest.com/ Event website]		* [https://sonomacountybunfest.com/ Event website]
	* [https://www.facebook.com/events/1145052275611930 2017 Facebook event]		* [https://www.facebook.com/events/1145052275611930 2017 Facebook event]

	==== Northern California BunnyFest ====		==== Northern California BunnyFest ====
			{{right-image\|file=BF-Haven-logo-smaller.jpg\|caption=[http://therabbithaven.org/bunnyfest2016/ source]}}
	* Hosted by [http://www.therabbithaven.org The Rabbit Haven], San Jose, CA.		* Hosted by [http://www.therabbithaven.org The Rabbit Haven], San Jose, CA.
	* Usually held at the end of May. Last event ~~(as of 2024)~~ was held in 2018.		* Usually held at the end of May. Last event was held in 2018.
	[~~[File~~:~~BF-Haven-logo~~-~~smaller~~.~~jpg\|center\|thumb\|~~[~~http~~://~~therabbithaven~~.~~org~~/~~bunnyfest2016~~/ ~~source]\|275px]~~]
			==== Mountain West BunFest ====
			* Hosted by [https://www.rmhrr.org/ Rocky Mountain House Rabbit Rescue], Erie, Colorado.
			* Usually held in May-June.
			* [https://www.facebook.com/mtnwestbunfest/ Facebook page]

	==== San Diego BunnyFest ====		==== San Diego BunnyFest ====
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	==== Oregon Bunny Palooza ====		==== Oregon Bunny Palooza ====
	* Hosted by [http://rabbitadvocates.org/ Rabbit Advocates], Portland, OR.		* Hosted by [http://rabbitadvocates.org/ Rabbit Advocates], Portland, OR.
	* Usually held Labor Day weekend in early Sep. Last event ~~(as of 2024) was~~ held in 2021.		* Usually held Labor Day weekend in early Sep. Last event held in 2021.
	* [https://oregonbunnypalooza.org/ Event website]		* [https://oregonbunnypalooza.org/ Event website]

Housing

SneakyDragon — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:59:29 GMT

Exercise pens

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	=== Exercise pens ===		=== Exercise pens ===
	~~[[File:~~X-pen.jpg\|~~thumb\|Black 30~~" ~~Midwest~~ x-~~pen with two ~5#~~ rabbits\|~~225px]]~~		{{right-image\|file=X-pen.jpg\|caption=A 4'x8' 48" tall exercise pen setup for two bonded rabbits with fleece blankets as flooring.}}
			<b>Exercise pens</b> or <b>x-pens</b>, made of metal and usually marketed for puppies and available in pet stores, are the current modern recommendation for basic housing for a rabbit. Plastic play yard for human toddlers may also be appropriate if the rabbits are not plastic chewers. {{bad\|Do not use fabric playpens as rabbits can easily chew through them and escape in a matter of minutes.}}

	{{right-image\|file=LMN-vacationpen.jpg\|caption=Linus, Maliketh, and Nibbly hanging out in their x-pen setup at their pet-sitter’s house.}}		{{right-image\|file=LMN-vacationpen.jpg\|caption=Linus, Maliketh, and Nibbly hanging out in their x-pen setup at their pet-sitter’s house.}}
	~~[[File:~~XXLRabbitRun.jpg\|~~thumb\|~~Dangerous Run Equipment... 5” XXL Metal Rabbit Run distributed by Bunny Business Ltd. [https://web.archive.org/web/20161231192850/http://fbrc.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=238%3Adangerous-run-equipment&catid=30&Itemid=157 More information.]~~\|225px]]~~		{{right-image\|file=XXLRabbitRun.jpg\|caption=Dangerous Run Equipment... 5” XXL Metal Rabbit Run distributed by Bunny Business Ltd. [https://web.archive.org/web/20161231192850/http://fbrc.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=238%3Adangerous-run-equipment&catid=30&Itemid=157 More information.]}}
	<b>Exercise pens</b> or <b>x-pens</b>, made of metal and usually marketed for puppies and available in pet stores, are the current modern recommendation for basic housing for a rabbit. Plastic play yard for human toddlers may also be appropriate if the rabbits are not plastic chewers. {{bad\|Do not use fabric playpens as rabbits can easily chew through them and escape in a matter of minutes.}}

	Advantages over a traditional cage, hutch, or dog crate include the following:		Advantages over a traditional cage, hutch, or dog crate include the following:

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Spaying and neutering rabbits

Malikethbun — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:22:44 GMT

Updated guidance on male sterility according to MV’s TRM3.

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	'''Females''' can usually be spayed as soon as they become sexually mature, around 5 months old.<ref name="trm2">Varga, M. (2013). {{amazon\|id=0702049794\|name=''Textbook of rabbit medicine''. (2nd ed.).}}</ref><sup>:87</sup> It is advisable to spay females after puberty but before maturity when large amounts of abdominal fat can complicate the surgery.<ref name="trm2"/><sup>:87</sup> An immature rabbit will have structures that are not well developed, making the surgery more difficult.<ref name="trm2"/><sup>:87</sup> Some veterinarians may want to wait until the rabbit is older at ~6 months.<ref name="hrssnfaq"/>		'''Females''' can usually be spayed as soon as they become sexually mature, around 5 months old.<ref name="trm2">Varga, M. (2013). {{amazon\|id=0702049794\|name=''Textbook of rabbit medicine''. (2nd ed.).}}</ref><sup>:87</sup> It is advisable to spay females after puberty but before maturity when large amounts of abdominal fat can complicate the surgery.<ref name="trm2"/><sup>:87</sup> An immature rabbit will have structures that are not well developed, making the surgery more difficult.<ref name="trm2"/><sup>:87</sup> Some veterinarians may want to wait until the rabbit is older at ~6 months.<ref name="hrssnfaq"/>

	'''Males''' can be neutered as soon as their testicles descend, usually around 4 months of age.<ref name="trm2"/><sup>:87</sup> Some rabbits may have testicles descend at around 10-12 weeks.<ref name="torm">Frances Harcourt-Brown, {{amazon\|id=0750640022\|name=''Textbook of Rabbit Medicine''}}, 2002.</ref> Motile spermatozoa appear in the ejaculate from about 4 months of age.<ref name="trm2"/><sup>:87</sup> Some veterinarians may want to wait until the rabbit is older at ~5 months.<ref name="hrssnfaq"/><ref>Give Us a Home, [http://www.giveusahome.co.uk/small/FAQ/faq.htm Rabbits]</ref> If they are too young, the neutering may require abdominal surgery which makes the process more complicated.<ref name="bsava"> British Small Animal Veterinary Association, [http://www.bsava.com/Advice/PolicyStatements/NeuteringofRabbits/tabid/162/Default.aspx Policy Statement on the Neutering of Rabbits]</ref> Males can be considered sterile ~~5-6~~ weeks after the operation.<ref name="~~trm2~~"/>~~<sup>:87~~</~~sup~~>		'''Males''' can be neutered as soon as their testicles descend, usually around 4 months of age.<ref name="trm2"/><sup>:87</sup> Some rabbits may have testicles descend at around 10-12 weeks.<ref name="torm">Frances Harcourt-Brown, {{amazon\|id=0750640022\|name=''Textbook of Rabbit Medicine''}}, 2002.</ref> Motile spermatozoa appear in the ejaculate from about 4 months of age.<ref name="trm2"/><sup>:87</sup> Some veterinarians may want to wait until the rabbit is older at ~5 months.<ref name="hrssnfaq"/><ref>Give Us a Home, [http://www.giveusahome.co.uk/small/FAQ/faq.htm Rabbits]</ref> If they are too young, the neutering may require abdominal surgery which makes the process more complicated.<ref name="bsava"> British Small Animal Veterinary Association, [http://www.bsava.com/Advice/PolicyStatements/NeuteringofRabbits/tabid/162/Default.aspx Policy Statement on the Neutering of Rabbits]</ref> Males can be considered sterile 8 weeks after the operation.<ref name="trm3">Varga Smith, M. (2022). {{amazon\|id=0702084034\|name=Textbook of Rabbit Medicine (3rd ed.)}}</ref>

	'''Older rabbits''' (6+ yrs) may need to have blood work done beforehand to make sure they do not react negatively to anesthesia. Age is not a disease, and as long as the rabbit is in good health, they can be a good candidate for surgery. '''Small rabbits''' may need to grow bigger before they may be dosed with an anesthetic for surgery. '''Giant breeds''' of rabbits may reach maturity at an older age so the surgery may be done later if necessary.<ref name="aboutlianne">McLeod, L. (2014). At What Age Can I Have My Rabbit Spayed or Neutered? Retrieved 14 March 2016 from http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/f/rabbitsnage.htm</ref>		'''Older rabbits''' (6+ yrs) may need to have blood work done beforehand to make sure they do not react negatively to anesthesia. Age is not a disease, and as long as the rabbit is in good health, they can be a good candidate for surgery. '''Small rabbits''' may need to grow bigger before they may be dosed with an anesthetic for surgery. '''Giant breeds''' of rabbits may reach maturity at an older age so the surgery may be done later if necessary.<ref name="aboutlianne">McLeod, L. (2014). At What Age Can I Have My Rabbit Spayed or Neutered? Retrieved 14 March 2016 from http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/f/rabbitsnage.htm</ref>

Bonding rabbits together

Malikethbun — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:19:04 GMT

Updated guidance for male sterility according to MV’s TRM3.

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	If your rabbit has been recently altered, wait '''at least a month''' before trying to bond. This is for a newly spayed female from fighting off a male due to being uncomfortable from her new surgery and for any residual hormones to dissipate.<ref name="sdbond"/><ref name="mcrs">Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society, [http://mn.companionrabbit.org/rabbit/care/behavior/bonding.html Bunny Bonding Basics]</ref> Males can be considered sterile 6 weeks after the operation.<ref name="~~trm2~~">Varga, M. (~~2013~~). {{amazon\|id=~~0702049794~~\|name=''Textbook of ~~rabbit medicine''.~~ (~~2nd~~ ed.).}}</ref~~><sup>:87</sup~~>		If your rabbit has been recently altered, wait '''at least a month''' before trying to bond. This is for a newly spayed female from fighting off a male due to being uncomfortable from her new surgery and for any residual hormones to dissipate.<ref name="sdbond"/><ref name="mcrs">Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society, [http://mn.companionrabbit.org/rabbit/care/behavior/bonding.html Bunny Bonding Basics]</ref> Males can be considered sterile 8 weeks after the operation.<ref name="trm3">Varga Smith, M. (2022). {{amazon\|id=0702084034\|name=Textbook of Rabbit Medicine (3rd ed.)}}</ref>

	If you obtained your second rabbit from a source other than a shelter or private rescue that health checks all their intakes with a veterinarian before adoption, consider '''quarantining''' the new rabbit until it has had a health exam at a rabbit-savvy [[veterinarian]]. Many rabbits can be carriers of highly contagious diseases such as [[pasteurella]], fur [[mites]], [[fleas]], intestinal parasites, and more.		If you obtained your second rabbit from a source other than a shelter or private rescue that health checks all their intakes with a veterinarian before adoption, consider '''quarantining''' the new rabbit until it has had a health exam at a rabbit-savvy [[veterinarian]]. Many rabbits can be carriers of highly contagious diseases such as [[pasteurella]], fur [[mites]], [[fleas]], intestinal parasites, and more.

Weight management

SneakyDragon — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:22:44 GMT

Treatment

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	* Provide soft, clean flooring to help prevent [[sore hocks]].		* Provide soft, clean flooring to help prevent [[sore hocks]].
	* Increase activity by providing access to exercise areas. Feed their pellets in puzzle [[toys]] and forage mats to encourage more activity.		* Increase activity by providing access to exercise areas. Feed their pellets in puzzle [[toys]] and forage mats to encourage more activity.
	* Reduce volume of pelleted foods. A maximum of 1/8 cup of pellets per 5 lbs body weight is recommended. Also consider switching to a high-fiber [[Pellets\|pellet]] such as Oxbow. {{bad\|Do not feed pellet mixes containing seeds and/or dried fruit.}}		* Reduce volume of pelleted foods. A maximum of 1/4 cup of pellets per 5 lbs body weight is recommended. Also consider switching to a high-fiber [[Pellets\|pellet]] such as Oxbow. {{bad\|Do not feed pellet mixes containing seeds and/or dried fruit.}}
	* Offer a large selection of fresh, moistened [[Veggies\|greens]].		* Offer a large selection of fresh, moistened [[Veggies\|greens]].
	* Feed high-quality timothy or grass hay.		* Feed high-quality timothy or grass hay.

Pellets

SneakyDragon — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:22:28 GMT

What amount of pellets should I feed my rabbit?

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	== What amount of pellets should I feed my rabbit? ==		== What amount of pellets should I feed my rabbit? ==
	[[File:2014HRSEducationalConference_pellets1.jpg\|thumb\|"How much should I feed?" chart from the 2014 HRS Educational Conference - [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205036401842595&set=p.10205036401842595&type=1&theater source]\|250px]]		[[File:2014HRSEducationalConference_pellets1.jpg\|thumb\|"How much should I feed?" chart from the 2014 HRS Educational Conference - [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205036401842595&set=p.10205036401842595&type=1&theater source]\|250px]]
	For an '''adult rabbit''' over 6-7 months of age, we recommend that you feed 'at most' 1/8 cup ~~to 1~~/~~4 cup~~ of pellets per rabbit per day for every 5 lbs of rabbit. Too many pellets may lead to [[obesity]], a lack of [[Malocclusion\|teeth wear]], [[Cecal Pellets\|cecal]] overproduction, [[poopy butt]], and behavioral disorders.<ref name="rm&s"/>		For an '''adult rabbit''' over 6-7 months of age, we recommend that you feed <b>at most 1/4 cup</b> of pellets per rabbit per day for every 5 lbs of rabbit. Too many pellets may lead to [[obesity]], a lack of [[Malocclusion\|teeth wear]], [[Cecal Pellets\|cecal]] overproduction, [[poopy butt]], and behavioral disorders.<ref name="rm&s"/>

	However, '''baby rabbits''' under the age of 6-7 months can be fed unlimited young rabbit pellets, as their bones and muscles need plenty of protein and calcium for proper growth.<ref name="danadiet"/> For babies, an [http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Healthy-Station-Small-PFD17-11858/dp/B002RT8M4I/ auto feeder] may be appropriate so that you will not need to check on the bowl constantly to top it off.		However, '''baby rabbits''' under the age of 6-7 months can be fed unlimited young rabbit pellets, as their bones and muscles need plenty of protein and calcium for proper growth.<ref name="danadiet"/> For babies, an [http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Healthy-Station-Small-PFD17-11858/dp/B002RT8M4I/ auto feeder] may be appropriate so that you will not need to check on the bowl constantly to top it off.

Weight management

SneakyDragon — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:21:23 GMT

Treatment

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	* Provide soft, clean flooring to help prevent [[sore hocks]].		* Provide soft, clean flooring to help prevent [[sore hocks]].
	* Increase activity by providing access to exercise areas. Feed their pellets in puzzle [[toys]] and forage mats to encourage more activity.		* Increase activity by providing access to exercise areas. Feed their pellets in puzzle [[toys]] and forage mats to encourage more activity.
	* Reduce volume of pelleted foods. A maximum of 1/4 cup pellets per 5 lbs body weight is recommended. Also consider switching to a high-fiber [[Pellets\|pellet]] such as Oxbow. {{bad\|Do not feed pellet mixes containing seeds and/or dried fruit.}}		* Reduce volume of pelleted foods. A maximum of 1/8 cup of pellets per 5 lbs body weight is recommended. Also consider switching to a high-fiber [[Pellets\|pellet]] such as Oxbow. {{bad\|Do not feed pellet mixes containing seeds and/or dried fruit.}}
	* Offer a large selection of fresh, moistened [[Veggies\|greens]].		* Offer a large selection of fresh, moistened [[Veggies\|greens]].
	* Feed high-quality timothy or grass hay.		* Feed high-quality timothy or grass hay.

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Special needs rabbits

SneakyDragon — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:51:38 GMT

Hydrotherapy

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	More information on hydrotherapy for rabbits:		More information on hydrotherapy for rabbits:

			* F5RS Rabbit Rescue & Sanctuary. (2026). [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXXv-NLArV5/ Minka the lop rabbit at her first hydrotherapy session]
	* Barbara Rainey. (2003). [https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/37007168/2003-rabbit-rescue-rehab NYC Metro Rabbit News, Fall 2003,] "Swimming to Success"		* Barbara Rainey. (2003). [https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/37007168/2003-rabbit-rescue-rehab NYC Metro Rabbit News, Fall 2003,] "Swimming to Success"

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