Only heat/cool a rabbit after taking their temperature! Heating pad or disc, and cooling pad/ice packs, to keep your rabbit warm/cool, if needed.Water-based lubricant, like KY Jelly, to lubricate the thermometer.Digital thermometer (a rabbit’s normal temperature is 101-103☏) – practice taking your rabbit’s temperature before it’s an emergency!.In case of emergencies, it’s a good idea to have the following items on hand: A first aid kit can help you keep your rabbit stable until they can see a vet. Remember, a first aid kit is not a replacement for going to a rabbit-savvy veterinarian when there is an emergency. It’s a good idea to have a bunny first aid kit with emergency supplies on hand in case you aren’t able to get to a rabbit veterinarian right away. For cleaning, white vinegar (still the simplest and best way to clean up urine), and a broom or whisk broom and a dust pan for accidents.
You’ll need a nail clipper, a brush, and perhaps a comb, styptic powder, Revolution or Advantage (kitten strength) for fleas (if you live where fleas are a problem), and a flashlight for back-lighting nails, especially if your rabbit has dark nails. Visit our rabbit proofing FAQ for more good ideas. Split clear plastic tubing and insert telephone cords, wires, etc., or buy pre-slit “cord tamers” in storage sections of home improvement warehouses or the computer section of other stores. Rabbits chew and your house, or the parts of your house that your rabbit will have access to, will need to be bunny proofed. Visit our toy FAQ for ideas on toys for your rabbit! Rabbit Proofing Supplies See our bunny-safe veggie list to get you started. Your bunny should get fresh veggies every day. Your rabbit must have an unlimited supply of timothy, orchard, meadow, or other fresh hays! Hay must make up a major part of your rabbit’s diet, and must be fresh and high quality. You’ll want to buy good quality rabbit pellets, made of either alfalfa or timothy, with no added treats or snacks. Check out this great flyer of safe litters for your rabbit! Pellets Rabbit-Safe litterĪvoid litters made of clay and litters made of soft woods. Plan to clean them as often as they get dirty.
Litter Boxesĭepending on how large your home is, and how much space in your home your rabbit will have access to, you should plan to have at least two litter boxes one for inside of your rabbit’s “home base,” and at least one for outside of it. Written by Marinell Harriman, the founder of House Rabbit Society, it is based on over 30 years of collected knowledge of Harriman and dozens of House Rabbit Society fosterers. We recommend the House Rabbit Handbook, the first, and still the best, book on house rabbit care in the world. And don’t forget to put a nice soft blanket in it for comfort! Care Book Keep it someplace easily accessible in case of emergency. You’ll want a hard-sided, top and front opening (non-collapsible) carrier to bring your rabbit to the veterinarian and any other place you may travel. You’ll also need something to hold your rabbit’s hay you may want to put the hay into their litter box, or may want to try one of the many cool hay feeders on the market today. Food & Water Bowlsīuy two heavy bowls for food and water. Don’t forget a soft rug or blanket for them to lay on (but make sure they don’t chew on it!), or other flooring that’s easy to wash or clean. Visit our Housing FAQ to find out about some options for housing for your bunny.
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Will your rabbit have free run of your house 24/7 or will they have some sort of a safe place to be when you’re not home? If it’s the latter, you’ll need an exercise pen, a condo, a bunny gate, or some other sort of housing set up for them. What do I need for my house rabbit? Housing Solution
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