 A bunny that smells fresh and clean all the time is sure to get more attention than a bunny who is dirty and smelly. With so many shampoos and fragrance sprays made especially for bunnies it isn’t hard to keep your bunny looking clean and smelling great all of the time. Before trying a new grooming product on your bunny, always test a small area of skin with the grooming product first before using it all over your bunny. Products that are made for bunnies are the best because they are made especially for their delicate skin. Here are some great products for your bunny to keep him or her looking fresh and clean all day long:
- The Bunny Bath Shampoo by Four Paws is made especially for use on your bunny coat and is gentle on the skin. This gentle formula is great for cleaning and conditioning your bunny’s coat and makes your bunny smell great. Your bunny will feel fresh and smell clean!
- The Squeaky Clean Critter Shampoo by Super Pet is another great shampoo for use on your bunny. It is ideal for cleaning your bunny’s coat and smells great after your bunny has been dried off because it leaves a fresh, baby powder scent.
- For really dirty bunnies, try using the Naturals Deodorizing Pet Shampooby Durvet to get your bunny smelling fresh. This shampoo may be used on a variety of animals, including bunnies, and perfect for taking away stinking odors.
- For a quick freshening of your bunny, the Smellin Good Spray Fragrance by Super Pet is great for bunny owner on the go. It a has a pleasant scent and makes your bunny smell fresh in-between baths. Keep one handy in your bunny carrier for times when you are traveling and your bunny needs a freshening.
March 15, 2010 – 11:19 am
 If you have an indoor rabbit, it is important to allow your rabbit to spend some time outdoors enjoying the fresh air and having some fun outdoor time. When taking your rabbit outdoors, it is important to make sure that you provide a safe environment for your rabbit at all times. If you don’t have a fenced in yard, this can be a challenge, but it is possible with the use of a rabbit leash, stroller, or small animal carrier. Rabbits that are used to the protection of the indoors need to be supervised when outdoors to ensure their safety and to help keep them feeling safe and calm.
For rabbit owners, who do not have a fenced-in yard, you have several options for taking your rabbit outdoors for some wonderful, fresh air:
- Use a harness with leash like the Small Animal Harness with Stretchy Stroller by Super Pet. This harness is easy to put on your rabbit and allows you to safely walk around the yard with your rabbit. The stretchy leash is great for allowing your rabbit some freedom without making your rabbit feel restrained. Your rabbit will enjoy feeling, smelling, and nibbling on the grass as he enjoys the fresh air.
- The HoundAbout Pet Stroller is great for taking your rabbit around the block to enjoy the fresh air without your rabbit feeling insecure and scared. This pet stroller is made especially for pets and the large wheels give your rabbit a smoother, less bumpy ride. It is great for a walk in the park and gives your rabbit the opportunity to safely see new scenery and great exercise for you.
- For those adventurous rabbit owners, the Small Animal Pack-n-go Pet Carrier by Marshall Pet Products is ideal. This clever, backpack style carrier is perfect for taking your rabbit on a hike or walk in the park. It has a handy storage compartment for keeping water, food and more.
March 11, 2010 – 12:08 pm
 Keeping your rabbit happy is simple and easy when you make his cage comfortable to live in. Every rabbit owner needs to have the following list of items to make a rabbit’s stay comfortable in the cage. These items are designed to keep your rabbit’s cage cleaner and neater, which will also help to keep your rabbit healthier in addition to being happier. If you are considering adopting a rabbit, it is important to pick up these items before you get your rabbit. If you currently have a rabbit, it is a good idea to make sure that you have all of the items for your rabbit:
- Potty area. Always keep a litter box in your rabbit’s cage to help keep the waste in one easy-to-clean spot. Training your rabbit to use the litter box is easy and helps to keep their waste out of their food, toys and sleeping area. Try using a litter box like the Long John High Side Litter Pan to help keep the waste contained in one area. It has a low front to make it easy for your rabbit to hop into. Don’t forget to fill the litter box with small animal litter. This will help to absorb liquid waste and more.
- Feeding area. Rabbits need a constant source of fresh water and the best way to offer your rabbit fresh water is to put a water bottle in the cage. In addition to a water bottle, pick a chew-proof crock to put your rabbit’s food pellets and treats inside and hang a hayrack up to keep your rabbit’s hay off of the cage floor.
- Sleeping area. Place a nest box with bedding, like Night E Night Fluff Small Animal Bedding, inside of the cage to make sleeping more comfortable for your rabbit. If your cage or hutch as a wire floor, it is a good idea to place a grass mat over the wire floor to make it more comfortable for your rabbit.
 Brushing your rabbit’s fur can be a difficult task, but a necessary one if your rabbit’s hair is long, tangled, or your rabbit is shedding. Typically, rabbits like to groom their own coat by licking it, but this can cause hairballs and can also leave a variety of loose hairs around your home or rabbit hutch. When brushing your rabbit’s coat, here are some easy tips to follow to make the experience more enjoyable for your rabbit.
- Get your grooming tools ready. If you use a brush, like the Super Pet Pro Slicker Brush, make sure to clean it out and have it ready to go. Another grooming tool that is beneficial for your rabbit’s coat is the Adjustable 2 In 1 Pet Comb. This comb is great for getting tangles out of long rabbit hair and may also be used to clean out your rabbit’s slicker brush.
- Make your rabbit comfortable by talking to your rabbit in a soothing voice and choose a place that is comfortable for both you and your rabbit. Your living room floor or a place with a comfortable rug.
- Hold your rabbit firmly in your lap, but not too tight. Keeping your rabbit occupied is a great idea to help your rabbit pass the time. Use your rabbit’s favorite chew or treat to help keep your rabbit busy while you brush your rabbit.
- When your rabbit seems content to sit in your lap, start brushing your rabbit with gentle strokes. If your rabbit tends to get nervous easily, keep the brush moving and keep away from areas that might make your rabbit more nervous. The face, ear and tail area tend to be areas that rabbit’s do not like to be brushed and should be avoided if possible. If you have to brush these areas, brush them quickly brush and make sure to be gentle at all times.
- Praise your rabbit and play with your rabbit after a good brushing session to help encourage good rabbit behavior.
February 25, 2010 – 12:26 pm
 Rabbits love to spend time bonding with their owners and a great way to spend some time with your rabbit is to spend time playing with your rabbit. Playtime with your rabbit helps to strengthen your bond and helps to reduce your rabbit’s stress. By reducing your rabbit’s stress, your rabbit will love a longer and healthy life. Set aside a small amount of time every day to spend some time with your rabbit. To help encourage your rabbit to play, below are some helpful tips to get your rabbit in a playful mood.
Use a variety of rabbit toys and rabbit treats to inspire your rabbit to play and to stimulate your rabbit mentally.
- One of my favorite rabbit toys is the Bun-E-Fun Dolls by Ware. Cute and edible, this rabbit toy is sold in a pack of two and is lots of fun for your rabbit to toss around and made of safe ingredients for your rabbit to nibble on.
- Another rabbit toy that is great for getting your rabbit to play with you is the Bell Ball by Ware. This ball has a bell inside to get your rabbit’s attention and rabbits love to chase the ball around. It is made of bamboo and safe for your rabbit to play with.
If rabbit your rabbit isn’t inspired to play by offering your rabbit some rabbit toys, then try offering your rabbit a tasty rabbit treat as a reward for some play.
- To get your rabbit’s attention quickly, use a treat like the Rollini Rabbit Treatsby Vitakraft. This treat has a fun, round shape that is fun to roll around on the ground with your rabbit and makes a fun treat for your rabbit to eat. It is made of a variety of seeds and nuts that rabbits can’t resist.
- A sweet treat for your rabbit is the Hoops and Honey Strawberry Flavor by FM Browns. Place one of these treats in a variety to locations to get your rabbit exploring and hopping around. These crunchy treats are fun to eat and make a great reward for playtime.
February 22, 2010 – 1:24 pm
 Winter can be a boring time for your rabbit if your rabbit’s interaction with you decreases and the time spent being active is lessened. To help keep your rabbit active and entertained, it is a good idea to set up an exercise pen for your rabbit whether he stays indoors or outdoors. Not only does a rabbit pen help to keep your rabbit entertained, but it is also great for helping to keep your rabbit from becoming overweight during the winter.
A great exercise pen for your rabbit is the Pet Exercise Pen by Midwest Homes for pets. This exercise pen is made of durable materials, including a black e-coat finish, to help keep the pen rust free if placed outdoors and is available in a variety of heights, which is great for rabbits. Use a taller height if your rabbit likes to jump up to get out and always supervise your rabbit when he is in the exercise pen. It is very easy to set up anywhere, stores away flat for convenience, and is made for either indoor or outdoor use.
For indoor use, the Clean Living Playpen for a Small Dog or Animal easily attaches to the Clean Living Cage for exercise fun any time of the day. This exercise pen may also be placed outside for outdoor fun, but works great indoors when attached to the Clean Living Cage. It also folds down easily and is convenient to store. When using this pen, it is also important to watch your rabbit when playing inside in case your rabbit likes to jump out.
For outdoor use, the Premium Plus Bunny Barn Yard by Ware is perfect for setting up outdoors. This outdoor exercise pen is completely enclosed and perfect for rabbits who love to escape. It is made of wood with powder coated wire to help prevent rust. Use this exercise pen if your rabbit enjoys being outdoors, but always supervise your rabbit during playtime.
February 21, 2010 – 5:24 pm
Not long ago, RabbitMart was contacted to determine interest in a pet and animal price comparison engine that was expected to launch in February of 2010.
We showed interest in the niche price comparison site because we felt that the market needed this type of shopping comparison engine and we liked the Pay Per Performance aspect of the site.
 RabbitMart has always prided itself in low prices and we constantly scan the internet to make sure that we are on the leading edge per se’ of prices. Petazon’s Shopping Comparison engine for pets seemed to the right answer for us and would soon prove that we really were the lowest rabbit store on the net.
The motto of Petazon’s price comparison software is: “Search, Compare & Buy.” Simplicity rules.
Petazon finally launched after almost a year of development and we love what we see. Petazon’s Pet Supply Price Engine has a unique feature that we have never seen anywhere called “Ask for a Deal”. On each product page, the visitor can start a bargain with retailers like RabbitMart by filling out a simple form.
Retailers like RabbitMart (which is participating in the Ask for a Deal feature) can accept the request or deny it. Petazon visitors indicate a quantity they need and a price that they are willing to pay. In many cases, we can lower our prices if a larger quantity is purchased.
Along with the “Ask for a Deal” feature, Petazon has a newsletter, brand pages, over 30 participating retailers and some products are available to compare at over 10 individual retailers. This is the largest and most comprehensive product comparison site for Pet, Lawn and Garden, Animal and Farm products that we have ever seen.
Congratulations to the Petazon owners.
February 15, 2010 – 7:58 pm
 As a new rabbit owner, it can be difficult to know what type of hay is best for your rabbit. There are two main common types of hay for rabbits: Alfalfa and Timothy Hay. Both of these types of hay are great for rabbits, but it is important to give your rabbit a certain type of hay at different ages. Giving your rabbit the wrong kind of hay can cause your rabbit to become overweight and unhealthy.
If you have a rabbit that is less than six months old or a pregnant rabbit, it is recommended that you feed your rabbit alfalfa hay. Alfalfa hay is great for growing rabbits, however, your rabbit should be gradually taken off of alfalfa hay after he or she reaches 6 months old. Kaytee Alfalfa Cubes is alfalfa hay in a convenient cube form and stays cleaner in the cage. Place a cube in your rabbit’s food bowl or in a hay rack to help keep it cleaner and fresher.
If your rabbit is over six months, start giving your rabbit Timothy hay like the Timothy Hay Daily Diet for Adult Rabbits. This nutritious daily diet is recommended for rabbits that are over eight months old and comes in a convenient pellet form. It also contains a variety of tasty ingredients that give the Timothy hay great flavor and makes it more irresistible to your rabbit.
No matter which type of hay you choose to feed your rabbit, make sure that you only give your rabbit hay that smells and looks fresh. Giving your rabbit moldy hay can lead to other health problems and can make your rabbit sick. It is a good idea to discard any hay when your rabbit is finished to help prevent your rabbit from getting sick. For a great selection of hay for rabbits, check out RabbitMart.
February 12, 2010 – 3:10 pm
 Rabbit waste can contaminate your rabbit’s food and water if not cleaned up on a regular basis, which can make your rabbit really sick. Therefore, it is important for you to have a schedule for cleaning up your rabbit’s litter box and replacing the litter in the box. If your rabbit is not litter box trained, then you may want to take the time to train your rabbit to use a litter box. Maintaining your rabbit’s litter box on a regular basis will help to keep your rabbit healthy and also makes cleaning out your rabbit’s cage much easier.
- Larger Litter Boxes: To help keep the litter box clean on a regular basis, use a litter scoop like the Marchioro Pala 12 Litter Scoop to make removing rabbit waste much easier. This litter scoop is great because it has holes that catch lumps of feces and urine and allows clean litter to pass through the holes and is perfect for use in a larger size litter box. It is made of a durable plastic and is easy to clean with a wipe. Keep this litter scoop next to your rabbit’s cage for convenience. It is not a good idea to store the litter scoop in your rabbit’s cage.
- Smaller litter boxes: The Marchioro Pala 11 Litter Scoop is similar to the Pala 12 above, but it has smaller slats to make scooping up smaller rabbit feces easier. It is also made of durable, easy-to-clean plastic and is ideal for use in litter boxes that are square shape.
- Corner Litter Boxes: Another litter scoop that is especially designed for use in a rabbit’s cage is the Bunny Corner Litter Scoop for Small Animals. This litter scoop has a bunny on the handle and is made especially for use in a corner litter box. The tip of this litter scoop is pointed and perfect for getting into tight spaces, which makes it easier to get the waste out of the litter box.
February 4, 2010 – 1:06 pm
 This time of year is a great time for you to show your rabbit how much you care about them by giving your rabbit a special rabbit treat. Bonding with your rabbit on a daily basis is important for every rabbit owner, but giving your rabbit a special treat to brightened her day will help make your rabbit feed even more loved. The type of rabbit treat that you choose for your rabbit should be made of ingredients that are healthy for rabbits and should only be given to your rabbit in moderation.
The Wild Crunchy and Chunky Small Animal Treats is a special, healthy treat for your rabbit. This treat is made of a variety of cruchy and chewy textures that are fun for your rabbit to eat. This treat is made with a variety of nuts and fruits that make a special treat for your rabbit.
Another rabbit treat that your rabbit is sure to love is the Nature Cocktail by Vitakraft Pet. These treats are made with a variety of healthy ingredients including carrots, corn, leeks and greens. Your rabbit will enjoy all these tasty flavors and have fun snacking on these healthy treats.
The Wacky Wabbit Seed Flowers are a delicious, flower shaped treat for your rabbit to munch. The fun shape is sure to brighten up your rabbit’s day and make your rabbit feel even more special. This treat is made of a variety of dried fruits and seeds for a sweet, wholesome flavor that rabbit can’t resist.
When giving your rabbit a special treat this Valentine’s Day, spend some time playing with your rabbit to make the day even more special for your rabbit. Your rabbit with appreciate the extra time spent with her and will enjoy munching on one of these healthy and tasty rabbit treats.
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