Fluff Trail

Rabbits are extremely sensitive to heat. Their normal body temperature sits around 38–40°C (100–104°F), and unlike dogs or cats, they can’t pant efficiently or sweat to cool down. For small breeds like Netherlands Dwarfs, heat stroke can happen faster than you’d expect — sometimes within minutes if conditions are bad enough. I’ve been raising a … Read more

GI stasis — short for gastrointestinal stasis, and sometimes written as gastric stasis or ileus — is one of the most common causes of death in pet rabbits. The digestive system slows down or stops completely, and if you don’t catch it early, it can be fatal within 24 to 48 hours. I’ve been raising … Read more

When I first got my Netherlands Dwarf rabbit, I made the same mistake most new owners make — I bought a litter box that was “rabbit-sized.” It looked fine in the store, but in practice, it was a complete disaster. After two years of experimenting, I finally have a setup that works. Here’s everything I … Read more