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Helpful Links & Resources
A curated collection of trusted rabbit education, vet-approved information, rescues, and supportive communities. If you’re new to bunnies — start here. 🌿🐇  ✅ Rabbit Care & Education • “House Rabbit Society – Rabbit Care Guide” A gold-standard resource for diet, housing, bonding, litter training, and rabbit behavior. (Vet-backed & widely trusted.) • “House Rabbit Handbook (Online Summary)” Behavior-based advice from the classic rabbit-care book by Marinell Harriman. • “Rabbit Care Guide — Blue Cross UK” Covers housing, diet, health, bonding, grooming, and welfare standards. • “Rabbit Care Basics — Oxbow Animal Health (PDF)” Beginner-friendly guide focusing on hay, pellet guidelines, veggies, enrichment, and handling. • “Rabbit Care — RSPCA” Great for understanding welfare, emotional needs, and proper enclosures. ⸻ ✅ Recommended Books • “The Rabbit Handbook” — Karen Gendron Great for new and experienced bunny parents. • “Rabbits for Dummies (2nd Edition)” Surprisingly thorough — litter training, bonding, behavior, and health. • “The House Rabbit Handbook” — Marinell Harriman Considered the bunny Bible; covers everything from diet to emotional health. ⸻ ✅ Forums, Groups & Communities • Rabbit Facebook Groups (Responsible Moderation): • House Rabbit Society Group • Rabbit Care & Advice • Bunny Lovers Unite • Reddit Communities: • r/Rabbits (care, bonding, health advice — great for shared experience) • r/BunnyOwners • BinkyBunny Community Forum A long-running forum for litter training, behavior, bonding, and rabbit-safe environments. Note: Forums are great for support — but always verify medical advice with a rabbit-savvy exotic vet. ⸻ ✅ Rabbit Rescues Local Utah & Nearby: • Wasatch Wanderers • Utah Animal Adoption Center • Best Friends Animal Society – Utah • Nuzzles & Co. National Rescues (U.S.): • House Rabbit Society (chapters nationwide) • SaveABunny (California) • Rabbit Advocates (Oregon) ⸻ ✅ Exotics Vets (Rabbit-Savvy) What to ask when calling: • “Do you routinely treat rabbits?” • “Do you perform rabbit dentals, including molar trims and radiographs?” • “Do you have emergency/urgent care availability?” • “Are you comfortable with GI stasis treatment protocols?” • “Do you offer spay/neuter for rabbits?” Local Utah vets: ✅ Mountain West Veterinary Specialists — Layton, Utah Your own workplace & Poppy’s vet! ✔ Rabbit-experienced exotics specialists ✔ Advanced diagnostics (radiographs, bloodwork, ultrasound, CT) ✔ Emergency care / hospitalization Website: https://www.mtnwestvet.com/ ⸻ ✅ Wasatch Exotic Pet Care — Salt Lake City, Utah One of Utah’s only exclusively-exotic clinics. ✔ Rabbit-savvy vets ✔ Dental care ✔ Imaging & hospital care Website: https://www.wasatchexotic.com/ ⸻ ✅ Parrish Creek Veterinary Hospital — Centerville, Utah Rabbit-experienced exotic vets ✔ Routine wellness ✔ Sick visits ✔ Imaging Website: https://parrishcreekvet.com/ ⸻ ✅ Emergency Help (Coming Soon) • What to do if your bunny stops eating • GI Stasis emergency guide • Safe medications / unsafe medications • Temperature emergencies • How to transport a sick rabbit safely ⸻ ✅ Frequently Asked Questions How do I find an exotic vet that sees rabbits? Look for clinics with rabbit dentistry experience, emergency capacity, and a history of treating small mammals — not just exotics in general. ⸻ What should I do if my rabbit stops eating? This is an emergency. Call a rabbit-savvy vet immediately. GI stasis progresses quickly — early intervention matters. ⸻ Are Facebook/Reddit groups safe for bunny advice? Great for community support — NOT for medical decision-making. ⸻ Do rabbits make good first-time pets? Yes — but only with proper research. They require: • large enclosures • hay-based diets • gentle handling • regular vet care • mental + physical enrichment Our resource list helps guide new owners. ⸻ Where can I adopt a rabbit? Start with: • House Rabbit Society • Local rescues listed above • Local shelters that accept small mammals ⸻ How can I learn more about rabbit care? Explore the trusted guides, PDFs, books, and vet resources listed here — all chosen with Poppy’s safety in mind. ⸻ |
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