Below is a curated list of essential supplies, emergency preparedness items, favorite toys and treats, and trusted rabbit-care resources. These are the same tools and products used and recommended by RabbitEARS and experienced rabbit caretakers.
📚 Trusted Rabbit Care Resources (Start Here)
These are excellent learning resources for new rabbit guardians:
- House Rabbit Society https://houserabbit.org
- BinkyBunny https://binkybunny.com
🎥 Video: How to Interact With Your New Rabbit
🚽 Litter Box Setup
Litter Box Options
- Standard option: Basic cat litter box https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vibrant-Life-Large-Open-Cat-Litter-Box/1557462805
- Elderly or mobility-limited rabbits: Low-entry litter box https://a.co/d/1NDmelF
- Bonded pairs / large setups: Look for a concrete mixing tub (Medium Mixing Tub A-41) at Home Depot or Walmart
Litter Box Fillers (All Safe Options)
- Dryden Animal Bedding – 100% natural pine bedding (sold at RabbitEARS)
- Shredded paper
- Paper-based litter
- Pellets
- Hay
🌾 Hay Feeder
Used at RabbitEARS:
- IKEA shopping bag holder VARIERA plastic bag dispenser (white) https://www.ikea.com
✔️ Works well for orchard grass or timothy hay
❌ Not recommended for alfalfa hay
💧 Water Bowl
🚫 Do not use water bottles. Rabbits do not drink upward.
Rabbits prefer:
- A heavy, non-tip bowl
- A bowl that stays full, allowing them to lean in naturally
Recommended:
Non-tip water bowl
🧸 Favorite Toys & Enrichment
Rabbits thrive with toys they can throw, chew, and manipulate.
Interactive Toys
- Stacking cups https://a.co/d/5TF5wC1
- Jumbo ball with bell https://a.co/d/57Jw0vc
- Tossable noise toys (e.g., an empty plastic bowl filled with safe plastic items)
Chew Toys
- Chewable mats https://a.co/d/25MVaqv
- Palm leaf plates https://a.co/d/0RGYgps
- FRISCO Trio Balls (Small Pet Chew Toys) https://www.chewy.com
🏠 Hidey Houses
Rabbits often want a safe place to hide and relax.
- You can DIY a hidey house using a cardboard box 👉 Cut two entrances (rabbits dislike one-exit spaces)
- BinkyBunny and other rabbit-specific sites also sell great options
🛋️ Comfort & Bunny-Proofing
- Fleece blanket (great for lounging and cold nights): LESURE Waterproof Calming Double-Sided Jacquard Shag & Soft Sherpa Fleece Blanket https://www.chewy.com
- Cord protectors (very important): Protective sleeve covers for electronic cords https://a.co/d/62rnZGH
🚨 Medical Awareness: GI Stasis
GI Stasis is a medical emergency and can become fatal in as little as 24 hours.
📖 Learn the symptoms here:
GI Stasis – The Silent Killer
🩺 You should also identify a local exotic vet before an emergency happens.
🧰 Emergency Medical Kit (Strongly Recommended)
Keep these on hand at all times:
- Sherwood Pet Health Recovery Food & Emergency Kits https://sherwoodpethealth.com
- Oxbow Critical Care (Herbivore) Apple-Banana flavor https://www.chewy.com
- EmerAid Sustain (Herbivore) Mint flavor https://www.chewy.com
- Simethicone gas drops (baby formulation) Available at CVS / Walgreens / Amazon https://a.co/d/8Y48V57
- Electrolytes Appetite Restore (banana flavor) https://a.co/d/h7z0tbL
🍎 Treats & Snacks (In Moderation!)
- Oxbow apple & banana treats https://a.co/d/6B0Uuw4
- Oxbow Timothy Waffle https://www.chewy.com