http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog Essentials of Caring for Pet Rabbits Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:11:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2010/05/things-to-avoid-when-traveling-on-the-road-with-your-rabbit.html http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2010/05/things-to-avoid-when-traveling-on-the-road-with-your-rabbit.html#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 16:57:46 +0000 WildBirds http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/?p=241 Travel season is quickly approaching and if you plan on traveling on the road with your pet rabbit this summer, there are some things to avoid when traveling to help ensure your rabbit’s health and safety.  Making sure that your rabbit is safe and happy when traveling is one of the most important things to remember when traveling this summer.  To make your trip more enjoyable for both you and your rabbit, here are some dangerous things to avoid when traveling:

• Whether you are traveling in a car, truck, SUV, or another type of vehicle, it is important to make sure that your rabbit is not left alone in a hot car.  During the summer, the temperature can quickly rise and can make your car feel like a hot oven.  Even a few minutes alone in a hot car can cause your rabbit to overheat and become sick and can even cause death.  For this reason, it is important to always take precautions not to leave your rabbit alone in the car when you make a stop.  If you have to make a stop and need to leave your vehicle, a soft rabbit carrier is ideal for carrying your rabbit around when you make a stop.   The Tote Around Town Pet Carrier Bag is a soft rabbit carrier that looks like an ordinary tote bag and is perfect for carrying your rabbit around when making a stop.
• Regardless if you plan a short or long road trip with your rabbit, a small plastic carrier, such as Marchioro Skipper Pet Carrier, will help to keep your safe and comfortable in the vehicle.  It is not a good idea to use a cardboard box because it doesn’t provide good ventilation if the top is not open and can become soggy and messy from urine.   In addition, a travel bag is not a good idea for keeping your rabbit safe and comfortable in the vehicle.

]]> http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2010/05/things-to-avoid-when-traveling-on-the-road-with-your-rabbit.html/feed 0 http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2009/11/traveling-with-your-rabbit-during-the-holidays.html http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2009/11/traveling-with-your-rabbit-during-the-holidays.html#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:32:29 +0000 WildBirds http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/?p=160 If you plan on traveling this holiday season with your rabbit, it is important to follow some guidelines whether you are staying at a hotel or at a family member’s home.   By following these simple guidelines, your rabbit will be less stressed and feel more comfortable when staying in a new and strange enironment.  To leave a great impression with your host or hotel staff, try following these simple tips:

• Bring a sturdy metal cage for your rabbit to stay in, especially when you are not around to supervise your rabbit, to help keep your rabbit contained and out of trouble.  Depending on the size of your rabbit, choose a cage that is easy to transport and clean when on a trip.  The My First Home Extra-Large for Rabbits & Ferrets is a great cage to use when traveling with your rabbit.  It is a roomy cage that will not take up much space and is very easy to clean.  Your rabbit will be safe and secure and won’t be able to run free and get into trouble.
• Don’t forget to bring the cleaning supplies for your rabbit.  Nothing is worse than when your rabbit has an accident and you don’t have anything proper to clean up the mess with.  It is always a good idea to bring a small amount of cleaning supplies with you to help deal with a variety of messes.  Make sure that you bring plenty of paper towels and a cleaning solution to help clean up the mess.  The Wee Wee Super Strength Stain and Odor Remover is available in a 16 oz. size and makes cleaning up the waste easy and quick. 
• Take some toys and rabbit chews for entertainment.  To help break up your rabbit cage boredom and to prevent him from chewing on furniture or other items, make sure that your rabbit has some toys to play with and some wood or mineral chews to nibble on for entertainment.  The Bag-O-Chews Wood Chew Toys by Ware Mfg. are safe for your rabbit to chew and very entertaining.  These wood chews may be placed on a treat kabob to help keep them off of the cage floor.

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