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Emergency First Aid Kit for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

When a rabbit or guinea pig takes a sudden turn, it rarely happens at a convenient time. One minute everyone is happily munching hay, and the next you are staring at a pet who will not eat, is breathing fast, or is bleeding from a torn nail. I have learned (sometimes the hard way) that the best...

Build a C&C Cage for Guinea Pigs and Rabbits

A C&C cage is my favorite kind of “weekend project” because your pets feel the upgrade instantly. More room to zoom, more space to stretch out, and a layout you can actually customize around your home. C&C stands for Cubes and Coroplast: wire storage grids form the walls, and a coroplast...

Bunny-Proofing Your Home

Many free-roam rabbits are happier, fitter, and frankly much funnier to live with. They are also enthusiastic interior decorators with very strong opinions about your baseboards. Bunny-proofing is not about making your home sterile. It is about removing the high-risk stuff and giving your rabbit...

Why Does My Pet Bite?

When a rabbit or guinea pig bites, it can feel personal. It is not. Small herbivores do not usually bite “out of nowhere.” More often, they bite to communicate, to protect themselves, or because something about the setup or routine is making them feel unsafe or pressured. The tricky part is that...

Small Pet Body Language: Binkies, Popcorning, and Thumps

If you’ve ever watched a rabbit fling themselves into the air like a furry acrobat or seen a guinea pig launch straight up for no apparent reason, you have already met the headline behaviors: binkies and popcorning . They are adorable, yes. They are also real communication. Small pets do not “act...

Grooming Molting Rabbits and Long-Haired Guinea Pigs

Molting season has a way of sneaking up on you. One day your rabbit looks perfectly normal, and the next they are wearing a patchy “sweater” of loose tufts. Or your long-haired guinea pig goes from silky to tangled basically overnight. The good news is that grooming does not have to be a wrestling...

Indoor Playpen Setup for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Daily floor time is where the magic happens. A good indoor playpen is not just “more space.” It is a mini world that invites running laps, binkies, popcorning, sniffing, digging, and that very serious work of rearranging toys to their exact standards. The goal is simple: a safe area that makes...

Safest Hay Racks for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Hay is the daily bread of rabbits and guinea pigs. It should be easy to reach, clean, and always available. But the wrong “cute” hay rack can turn snack time into a preventable emergency. Entrapment risks often come down to simple mechanics: openings that are just the wrong size, swing or wobble...

Pet-Safe Cage Cleaning Supplies and Enzyme Odor Eliminators

Ask any rabbit or guinea pig person what “deep cleaning day” smells like, and you will get the same answer: too much . Harsh fumes can be more noticeable near the floor, right where our little herbivores live, and both rabbits and guinea pigs can have sensitive respiratory systems. The good news is...

Play Tunnels and Tubes for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Tunnels are one of those rare everyone-wins enrichment staples. Rabbits get a safe place to zoom, hide, and flop dramatically. Guinea pigs get a cozy runway that makes them feel covered from above, which is basically their love language. The trick is picking a tunnel that is roomy enough to prevent...

Daily Feeding Schedule for Adult Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

If you have ever found yourself holding a salad bowl at 9 p.m. thinking, “Did I already feed pellets today or was that yesterday?”, you are in excellent company. Adult rabbits and guinea pigs do best with a predictable routine built around unlimited hay, measured pellets, and fresh greens served in...

Heatwave Prep for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

When temperatures spike, rabbits and guinea pigs do not just get “a little uncomfortable” the way we do. They can overheat fast, and heatstroke is a true emergency. The good news is that with a little prep, you can turn a stuffy room or outdoor setup into a much safer, cooler habitat. I have...

Safe Weight Loss for Overweight Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

If your rabbit or guinea pig is looking a little more like a furry ottoman than a sleek little athlete, you are not alone. I see “pleasantly plump” pigs and bunnies in rescue all the time, usually because someone loved them enthusiastically with extra pellets and treats. The good news: safe weight...

How to Trim Rabbit and Guinea Pig Nails Safely

Nail trims are one of those little “grown-up pet care” tasks that feel intimidating until you do them a few times. Rabbits and guinea pigs have tiny feet, big feelings, and a talent for yanking a paw away at the exact moment you line up the clippers. The good news: you can absolutely learn to trim...

Why You Shouldn’t Bathe Rabbits or Guinea Pigs

I get why people reach for the sink. A bunny steps in a cecotrope. A guinea pig sits in a damp corner and suddenly smells like a sock. We humans are wired to think water plus soap equals clean, and pet store advice has not always helped. But rabbits and guinea pigs are not tiny dogs. A traditional...

Best Flooring to Prevent Sore Hocks in Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Sore hocks are one of those problems that can sneak up on you. One day your rabbit or guinea pig is binkying or popcorn hopping (a happy hop) like normal, and the next you notice a tender, thinning patch on the back of the heel area (the hock) or a little red spot that was not there last week. The...

Choosing an Air Purifier for Hay Dust and Dander

If you share your home with rabbits or guinea pigs, you already know the truth: hay is non-negotiable, and hay dust is… enthusiastic. Add normal pet dander plus shed fur and you can end up with itchy eyes, a tickly throat, and that fine layer of “why is everything beige?” on nearby surfaces. A good...

About Chloe Miller

Hi, I’m Chloe Miller , and I’m so glad you’re here. Rabbit Cove is my little corner of the internet for people who love rabbits and guinea pigs, or are about to fall in love with them, and want care advice that actually matches who these animals are: sensitive, social, opinionated herbivores with...

Low-Calcium Diets for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

If you have ever found a chalky white patch where your rabbit peed or noticed your guinea pig straining in the litter area, you have likely encountered one of the most frustrating small-pet health issues: urinary sludge and stones. These problems are not just uncomfortable. They can turn into...

Teaching Kids to Safely Play With Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Rabbits and guinea pigs are tiny prey animals with big feelings. They can be gentle, social, and wonderfully interactive, but they are also fragile, fast, and easily startled. When kids learn the “how” and the “why” of respectful handling, you get the dream outcome: a child who feels confident and...