Tagged With Rabbits

Close-up of a Dutch rabbit's head as it approaches a small bowl filled with sprigs of rosemary

Can Rabbits Eat Rosemary? Benefits and Risks Explained

11 May 2024

Rosemary is safe for rabbits to eat as long as it is given in moderation. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, but the essential oils can lead to digestive upset if it is consumed in large quantities.

Curious grey and white rabbit sniffing a slice of bread on a wooden table

Can Rabbits Have Bread? A Guide to Rabbit Nutrition

10 May 2024

Bunnies should not be fed bread because it does not have the necessary fiber and can lead to digestive problems.

A large grey Flemish Giant rabbit hopping alongside a Rhode Island Red chicken in a grassy backyard setting

Can You Keep Rabbits and Chickens Together? What to Know

9 May 2024

Things to think about before you decide to house rabbits and chickens together, such as the pros and cons, housing, feeding, and how to introduce them to each other.

Owner gently petting a Burmese cat and Angora rabbit simultaneously on a couch, showcasing their relaxed and comfortable coexistence

Can Cats and Rabbits Live Together? Overcoming the Predator-Prey Relationship

7 May 2024

The potential problems and dangers of housing rabbits and cats in the same home, such as their varying care requirements and temperaments.

Close-up of a curious, alert Dutch rabbit with black and white markings, making a light, trilling sound

Do Rabbits Purr? Exploring a Rabbit's Unique Vocalizations

5 May 2024

What rabbit "tooth purring" is, why rabbits engage in this behavior, and how it is different from worrisome grinding behaviors.

Fluffy white rabbit standing on hind legs and licking the cheek of its smiling owner in a cozy living room setting

Why Does My Rabbit Lick Me? The Science of Rabbit Licking

4 May 2024

Why rabbits lick their humans, from bonding and grooming to simply liking the taste of human skin, and how to tell if your rabbit is licking you too much.

Flemish Giant rabbit peering into a microscope in a clean, scientific laboratory setting

Are Rabbits On Their Period? An In-Depth Look at the Rabbit Reproductive Cycle

3 May 2024

Rabbits don't have a menstrual cycle like people. Instead, they have an induced ovulation cycle that's controlled by sex hormones.

Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat eating a dandelion flower in a grassy field

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Dandelions? A Complete Guide

2 May 2024

Guinea pigs can eat dandelion leaves and flowers without any negative side effects as long as it's part of a well-rounded meal plan.

Close-up of a curious Flemish Giant rabbit sniffing at its own cecotropes on the ground

Coprophagia in Rabbits: What Science Says

1 May 2024

Rabbits practice coprophagy, which is the consumption of feces, in order to reingest important nutrients from cecotropes.

Portrait of a worried-looking dwarf Campbell's hamster sitting next to a pile of salami slices, turned away from the meat

Can Hamsters Eat Salami? What You Need to Know About This Tasty Treat

24 April 2024

Why you shouldn't feed your hamster salami because of its high fat, salt, and preservative content that can lead to health problems.

Brown and white checkered giant rabbit nibbling on a slice of pear on a wooden table

Can Rabbits Eat Pears? A Nutritional Guide

21 April 2024

Rabbits can have pears as a treat, but they should be given in moderation and the seeds and core should be taken out.

A cute brown and white fancy rat sitting upright on a kitchen counter, sniffing at a stalk of crisp celery

Can Rats Eat Celery? A Closer Look at Their Dietary Needs

20 April 2024

Rats can eat celery as long as it is given to them in moderation and as part of a well-rounded diet that includes other sources of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, although eating too much can lead to digestive problems.