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Rabbit Facts & Care: Essential Tips for a Happy, Healthy Bunny

Learn some fun facts about rabbits, available at Petco. There’s lots to learn about these fun and fascinate pets.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Essential Rabbit Care: Food, Habitat, Health & Behavior Tips

Rabbits are intelligent, affectionate and social animals that need daily interaction with humans or other Rabbits. Spayed or neutered Rabbits tend to be healthier, live longer, and are better companions.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Check Your Rabbit's Health: 5 Key Signs of a Happy, Healthy Bunny

Get to know your pet rabbit by understanding the signs of both a healthy and sick rabbit.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Small Animal Diseases: Protect Your Family from Zoonotic Risks

Learn how to prevent disease in small animals. As a pet parent it is important to know when one of your small animals is diseased and how to treat it.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Is Your Rabbit Pregnant? Spot the Signs, Gestation & Full Care Guide

Rabbits are known for their rapid breeding rates. Learn more about how to tell if your rabbit is pregnant and how to care for a pregnant rabbit.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Do Petco stores sell safe and fun toys for my pet rabbit?

Yes, most pet stores have a small animal section with a variety of toys. Look for chew toys with safe woods such as willow, apple, birch, spruce and aspen. Soft toys and exercise wheels are also good options.

How to choose the right rabbit for your home and lifestyle?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I really like the angora and mini lop breeds as they are beautiful and fun to keep. Try to get to see the rabbit you are choosing for a bit so that you can make sure that he is social and interactive. Also, make sure that the rabbit is eating well and has been evaluated by a veterinarian to ensure that he is doing well. Good luck!

First-time rabbit owner: What do I need before bringing my bunny home?

Congrats on your new addition! It looks like you have everything you need. A water bottle wasn't listed, so if you don't have one be sure to pick one up at the local Petco. Rabbit safe chew toys can also be found at the store. Melo can eat as much timothy hay, oat hay or similar grasses as he wants. Do not feed him any alfalfa and limit pellets to about 1/8 cup daily. he can get a cup or two of fresh greens daily as well. If you have any additional questions, you can post them here.

New rabbit owner: What food, hay, cage, and nail/teeth care?

Oxbow has pellets and timothy hay in their product line. The majority of the diet should be timothy hay or similar grasses. Pellets should be limited to no more than a 1/2 cup daily. Alfalfa should not be offered after 7 months of age. Trim nails every 3-4 weeks if necessary. Your veterinarian can show you how initially. Teeth should be checked monthly. A yearly exam should include a dental exam and teeth trimming if indicated. Symptoms of overgrown teeth include decreased appetite, drooling, pawing at the mouth, swelling or discharge.

How do I set up my new rabbit cage and what goes on the bottom?

You should put a large amount of regular hay on the bottom of the cage, this needs to be changed at least once a week. You also need a drinking bottle to hang on the inside of the cage and a couple of feeding bowls for the food.