Rabbit-Proofing a Home: Cables, Plants and Furniture
Rabbits explore by chewing and squeezing into gaps. Rabbit-proofing protects your rabbit while making daily exercise safer.
Rabbits explore by chewing and squeezing into gaps. Rabbit-proofing protects your rabbit while making daily exercise safer.
Choose safe essentials
Route electrical cables out of reach or use sturdy protective covers, and block access behind appliances. Secure medicines, cleaning products, small objects, and anything that could be swallowed. Recheck barriers regularly.
Set up the habitat thoughtfully
Remove access to unidentified houseplants, treated wood, paint, foam, and other potentially unsafe materials. Provide unlimited appropriate hay and safe chew options to encourage suitable chewing.
Build a consistent routine
Use secure gates to prevent access to stairs and hot appliances. Add hiding places, non-slip flooring, and litter facilities. Supervise free-roaming time until you know where your rabbit tries to explore.
Quick checklist
- Check food, water, equipment, and enclosure safety daily.
- Introduce new foods or equipment gradually.
- Observe appetite, droppings, activity, and behaviour.
When to seek expert help
If your rabbit may have chewed an electrical cable or toxic plant, contact a veterinarian promptly even if symptoms are not yet obvious.
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