Popular myths and misconceptions about rabbits

MYTH 2. Rabbits are cheap pets.
While rabbits themselves are relatively inexpensive, providing proper care for your furry friends can be more costly than many prospective owners realise. You’ll need to spay or neuter your pets, vaccinate them, and probably have to take them to the vet for regular nail trimming. Rabbits can also suff er from a host of health issues that may result in expensive vet’s bills. Some rabbit illnesses can even become chronic and require on-going treatment, particularly dental problems.

Rabbits have specific dietary requirements. The muesli-style food that used to be a staple of the rabbit’s diet has since been proven to cause a variety of dental and tummy problems, and is actually no longer sold in the vast majority of pet stores. Instead, you should feed your rabbit a high quality pellet or nugget food, supplemented by an unlimited supply of hay, and a portion of green vegetables, herbs, or weeds. The occasional root vegetable such as carrot, or a piece of apple can be given as a treat.

If you’re unsure whether a particular item is safe to feed your rabbit, always check in advance. The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) has prepared a list of rabbit-safe plants, vegetables, herbs and fruits. This is available on the web at

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