Species spotlight

Rabbits

Crepuscular, social, and quietly fragile. Get the basics right and rabbits thrive.

Rabbits are not pocket pets — they are long-lived companions with specific diet, dental, and social needs. In SEA, hay quality and pellet brands are the two areas where well-meaning owners most often go wrong. This hub covers diet structure, signs to watch for, and the daily rhythm that keeps a rabbit settled.

Articles about Rabbits

All Care basics Health & conditions Behaviour Nutrition Lifestyle

Health & conditions

After Estate Fogging or Pest Control: Keeping Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, and Birds Away From Residue

A calm planning guide for owners responding to condo, HDB, landed-home, or neighbourhood pest-control notices, covering bowls, bedding, balconies, temporary relocation, and symptoms that need a vet call.

Lifestyle

Indonesia Island and Ferry Trips With Pets: Heat, Carriers, and Waiting Time

A welfare-first travel checklist for owners taking pets on ferries or inter-island transfers in Indonesia, covering carrier setup, water planning, delays, and when the trip is not fair to the animal.

Nutrition

Fresh Greens for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs: Buying, Washing, and Spoilage Checks

A Southeast Asia shopping-and-storage guide for leafy greens, focused on safe buying, washing, gradual rotation, and spotting wilted or mouldy food before it reaches the bowl.

Care basics

Taking Rabbits and Guinea Pigs to the Vet Without Heat Stress

A practical transport guide for short vet trips in tropical cities, from carrier setup and timing to cooling, bedding, and waiting-room preparation.

Health & conditions

Mosquito Coils, Sprays, and Balcony Cleaning Around Pets

A calm safety guide for using pest-control and cleaning products around pets without exposing them to fumes, residues, or freshly treated surfaces. It is especially useful after heavy rain, when mosquito control and disinfecting routines increase.

Lifestyle

Indonesia’s Early Dry Season: A Pet-Care Reset Before the Hottest Afternoons Land

As BMKG warns of a drier season ahead, this guide helps Indonesian owners of dogs, cats, and rabbits adjust their daily routines early. Learn how to manage water placement, shifting walk times, and carrier ventilation before extreme heatwaves peak.

Behaviour

Rabbit Bonding in Small Apartments: Slow Introductions Before Shared Space

A realistic guide to introducing two rabbits in compact homes, with slower steps for scent, territory, supervision, and neutral space.

Lifestyle

Domestic Flights in Indonesia With Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, and Birds

A practical planning guide for Indonesian owners flying domestically with cats, dogs, rabbits, or birds, covering airline checks, carrier comfort, paperwork, and heat exposure at transit points.

Care basics

Aircon, Fans, and Pets: Keeping Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits Cool Without Fearing the Bill

A care-basics guide on home cooling for pets: which species actually need active cooling, fan and ventilation setups, tile and mat options, safe temperature ranges, and heat-stress signs that need a vet.

Health & conditions

Heatstroke in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Ferrets

A clear guide to heatstroke risk, early warning signs, emergency first steps, and why owners should contact a vet urgently. It covers more than dogs, because small mammals and flat-faced pets can deteriorate quickly in tropical heat.

Health & conditions

Rabbit Diet in Southeast Asia: Hay, Pellets, and Safe Greens

A practical feeding guide for rabbit owners who are trying to balance hay, pellets, vegetables, and treats without relying on guesswork. The piece explains why constant hay access matters and how to introduce greens safely.

Health & conditions

Flea Control in Multi-Pet Homes: Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits Are Not the Same

A parasite-safety article explaining why multi-pet homes need species-specific vet guidance, household cleaning, and caution around off-label or shared products.