I have a new rabbit and have yet bought any supplies other than rabbit food, cage, and a water feeder. I'm wondering what supplies are essential for my rabbit, like minerals and suppliments, medicines. I know they need hairball medicine, but i've yet to buy any. I'm wondering what all i need to buy and what particular brands anyone has had the best results from.

simoneaugie

Mine loved Timothy hay. In fact, I was told to always have it available for them, like water.

Where, generally do you live? I have supplies that need to be given away.

rebeltequila

flea powder, wormer, you should have it vaccinated, ear mite treatment depending on hair length a brush they love a mineral salt block give them grass everyday alone with vegetables always have water avalible and warm dry hay or straw (if they eat some hay that ok)

mysteryperson123

I used to keep rabbits and I have a bit of advice, do not use a run on grass/mud. When we had a rabbit named Daisy she dug tunnels under the earth and ended up escaping. We always managed to get her back though. She had a friend, a wild rabbit, we named him Bracken, after she died Bracken would still come to our garden waiting for her.

azanerd

that was too sad... I'm so sorry for Bracken

mysteryperson123

Daisy lived to be around three. She got a lump on her neck and died. We used to have to go out and chase Daisy until we managed to catch her. Even after we moved out of the house we still used to see him when we passed by, sitting there, waiting for Daisy to come out and see him.

froggy7

There is a group called the House Rabbit Society. They may be a good resource for you.

Here's links to their FAQs and some other useful information:
House Rabbits 101: Resources for New Bunny Owners
FAQs about Rabbits and Rabbit Care

Altenweg

Rabbits are wonderful pets, congratulations.

I have three rabbits, here's some advice that I think is essential in order to have a happy healthy pet.

First, if your rabbit isn't fixed you should look in to that at around 6 months of age. Male rabbits can become aggressive if they are not neutered, female rabbits live longer if they are spayed. You might have to look around for a vet that can do this, not all vets know how to spay/neuter a rabbit.

Timothy hay is very important, it helps the rabbit digest it's food. Always have timothy hay on hand.

Rabbits can be litter box trained, it's actually very easy. Most pet stores have littler boxes especially for rabbits, and the litter as well. Just place the litter box in the cage with your rabbit, put some of his feces into the box and wait. It sometimes takes some time, but they are very smart animals and will learn.

The more you handle your rabbit the tamer it will be. Remember that a rabbits ears are very sensitive, you should never pick your rabbit up by the ears. Always place one hand under the front paws and one hand on it's behind, hold tight but don't squeeze.

Rabbits are very curious and tenacious, if you allow your rabbit the run of your house make sure that everything is safe. Rabbits will chew on anything, many have been known to die because they chewed through electrical cords.

The above poster posted a site, this is a great place to start.

Sorry for all the info, can you tell I love rabbits?

Good Luck.

kellylouise12

you do not need hairball medecine atull your rabbit is not a cat you will kill it you can get vitamin blocks or liquid form that you put in its water you also need a out door run on grass cat proof and dog proof ect and hay or staw and sawdust for the floor in the hutch to soak up wee and stuff rabbits also love having stuff to throw around so some toys would be nice for it if you can get hairball stuff for rabbits i have never heard of it atull but hope you and your rabbit have fun thanks from kelly

Altenweg

The above poster is absolutely correct. One thing to remember, rabbits do not have a gag reflex, they physically cannot vomit, therefore a hair ball remover is not only dangerous but unnecessary. Rabbits are very different from any other animal you have ever owned, they have very specific medical and physical needs.

One thing that I didn't mention before. Rabbits need entertainment, they love to dig, love to chew and love to hop and run. One thing that my rabbits absolutely love and which is almost free. Take you empty toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls, stuff them with timothy hay and put them in the cage. The roll is not at all harmful to rabbits, and he will have a great time playing with that, trying to get the hay out. They need to have activity if they are to be happy, healthy pets.