Rabbits are intelligent, playful, and affectionate pets, but to keep them truly happy and healthy, they need more than just a bowl of food and a comfy hutch. A well-balanced diet and regular enrichment are key to supporting their physical and mental well-being.
Here at The Pet Express, we’re here to help you give your bunny the best life possible. Whether you're a new rabbit owner or simply looking to upgrade your care routine, this guide covers everything you need to know about feeding and entertaining your rabbit.
Feeding Your Rabbit, What Should Be on the Menu?
A rabbit’s diet should mimic what they’d eat in the wild: high in fibre and low in sugar and fat. Here’s a quick breakdown of what to include . . .
Hay
Fresh, quality hay should make up 80–90% of your rabbit’s diet. It aids digestion, promotes healthy teeth, and keeps them busy chewing.
Try options like Timothy hay, or meadow hay, available in handy packs here at The Pet Express. Check out our range here.
You should offer a daily mix of leafy greens, such as romaine lettuce, kale, parsley, and coriander. Any new vegetables should be introduced gradually, and avoid iceberg lettuce and starchy vegetables.
Fruits like apples (no seeds), strawberries, or blueberries can be given in small amounts.
See our range of small pet treats, providing here, providing safe, tasty options.
From corn for grazing, to banana chips for the occasional treat, there’s plenty of treats for small animals here that will let you find tastes and flavours that are perfectly to their liking.
Our Country Values Nourishing Nibbles Carrot & Pea Treats feature a flavour delight with each bite, ensuring your small animals stay happy and healthy with every nibble.
They have no added sugar, are high in fibre, as well as no added artificial colours or flavours, perfect for healthy snacking and treating your furry friend!
Pellets
Choose high-fibre, vet-approved pellets to support a balanced diet. Avoid mixes with seeds or coloured bits, as these can be high in sugar and fat.
With a range catering for adult rabbits, dwarf rabbits, as well as junior rabbits, you can ensure your rabbits are getting the best pellets, suited just for them.
Entertaining your Rabbit with Enriching Toys
Rabbits are curious creatures who need daily mental and physical stimulation. Without it, they can become bored, anxious, or even destructive.
Check out a range of toys for rabbits, which are designed to act as boredom relief, helping them to exercise. Our Sharples 'N' Grant Small 'N' Furry Carrot Throw Toy, is a durable toy ideal for throwing, which rabbits love to do, made from a non-toxic material that will provide hours of fun.
This toy also encourages play, is strong and durable, lasting to provide hours and hours of fun for your furry friend, and its safe materials ensures your rabbit will not be negatively affected from any chemicals or toxins from the materials.
Physical Activity
Provide a safe space to run and explore, indoors or outdoors. Add tunnels, ramps, and platforms for extra interest.
The HappyPet Natures First Grassy Tunnel provides small pets with a cosy, natural hideaway, perfect for resting and feeling secure.
Made from 100% natural grass, it’s safe to nibble and encourages healthy gnawing. Ideal for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and other small pets, it also doubles as a fun, natural nest.
Rabbit Essentials at The Pet Express
We stock a wide selection of high-quality rabbit food, toys, chews, and enrichment items to support every aspect of your rabbit’s care routine. See our full range of products here.
Whether you’re topping up their hay supply, or looking for their next favourite toy, we’ve got everything you need to keep those ears perked and tails twitching.
Feeding and entertaining your rabbit isn’t just about meeting their basic needs, it’s about helping them live a full, happy, enriched life.
With the right diet and daily stimulation, your rabbit will thrive and show you just how smart, playful, and loving they truly are!
