It's finally summer! It's so tempting to take your bunnies outside to stretch their fuzzy thumpers. 

Here are some tips to keep your rabbit safe while outside

1. BUNNY PROOFING

Plants are the most common thing you will have to look for. While many garden weeds like dandelions and clover are safe for your rabbits to have an all you can eat buffet, be sure to do your research the plants in your garden to make sure none are toxic. For example, the fruit portions of tomatoes are safe for rabbits, but stems and leaves are toxic. 

Equally important as things for rabbits to keep out of, is things that should always be available, especially if it's hot. Water and hay should be accessible to your rabbit, as well ways to keep cool.

2. LOOK UP

Depending where you live, your area may be prone to birds looking for their next meal. It only takes a second for them to swoop and pick up your rabbit. Neighbors' pets like outdoor cats, or off leash dogs may pay your rabbit a visit too. If your rabbit is in an xpen, you can get coverings that attach to the top which is actually triple purpose.

A. It keeps predators out (or will at least deter or slow them down)

B. It keeps your rabbit in. Acrobatic rabbits can attempt to jump even 4ft xpens!

C. It provides some shelter for your rabbit. Remember rabbits are not great with heat. Providing some shade for your rabbit cannot be recommended enough!

3. LOOK DOWN

Bunnies love to dig. What is on the ground? Can they dig under the fence or gate? Are there places (maybe the flower bed you spent hours on) where you wouldn't like them to dig? Blocking off these areas is the easiest thing to do, and staking down fencing will ensure your rabbit won't get their mischievous nose into the area.

If you're into serious bunny proofing renovations, bury chicken wire flat under your fencing, before you lay your sod. Rabbits may dig through grass, but will not be able to get through much of the topsoil and fit under areas. 

Knowing how easy and quick it is for rabbits to become ill, it's hard to leave them when you go on vacation—especially if your sitter does not have a lot of experience with rabbits. 

Here's a quick cheat sheet to make sure you don't miss any information when explaining rabbit care and behaviours. Click on the image below to download. You can fill the form out online and print, or simply just print!

Is your rabbit coming with you? Check out our travel tips!

With summer around the corner, it can get hot for fluffly, fur covered bunnies!

With many of us humans away at work and out of the home, we may not catch our buns in the hottest portion of the day.

Keep your buns cool with the following tips

1. FROZEN WATER BOTTLES. 

If Elsa from Frozen is not available, throw a few frozen water bottles in the freezer, and let freeze over night. Before you leave for work, wrap in an old sock and place in areas where your bun likes to cuddle. Socks absorb condensation, keeping your buns dry and cool. This also works better if your bun decides to toss and throw the bottle around. 

2. CERAMIC OR MARBLE TILES.

Available at hardware stores, these tiles stay cooler than ambient air. A few of these tiles placed around your bunny's area, especially with a frozen water bottle on top will be a nice, cool area for your bun to lie on. 

3. ICE CUBES IN WATTER

Place a few ice cubes in your bun's water. Watch that you do not put too many so that the water is still reachable. 

4. FANS

Place a moist cloth over a fan in your bun's area. The water will help to keep the air cool, whereas a fan will simply circulate air. Do not blow the air directly onto your bunny. This method is best under supervision, as it involves electronic devices. 

5. GROOM, GROOM, GROOM!

With hotter weather comes summer fur fashions. Help your bun keep cool by combing out the excess fur of last season's coat!

Be sure that your rabbit always has water and shade to keep out of the sun.