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Pet rabbits are descended from the European wild rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus. There are well over 50 breeds, including giant, medium, and dwarf breeds. Rabbits are classified as lagomorphs, not rodents, because of the presence of an extra set of upper incisors called “peg” teeth. Both the incisors and molars continue to grow throughout a rabbit’s life. Rabbits are herbivores and feed continuously. In the wild, rabbits primarily eat grasses. Digestion in rabbits occurs mainly in the hindgut (cecum), and this high fiber grass maintains normal gastrointestinal activity and fermentation. It is normal for rabbits to eat their “soft” stools (cecotropes) during the night. These re-ingested fecal pellets provide important proteins and vitamins.

Whether your pet has fur, feathers, or scales, it’s important to keep them both mentally and physically stimulated with enrichment! Enrichment is anything used to modify your pet’s environment that helps them engage in normal animal behavior and can range from items such as toys to tunnels to touch screen devices. The best part? You can create enrichment for your beloved pet using items lying around the house!