Rabbit Toys: Everything You Need To Know

Many people who keep a rabbit as a pet are surprised at how playful it can be. Therefore, rabbit toys are one of the accessories that you must have so that your pet feels happy.

As small mammals, rabbits require abundant environmental enrichment and time to develop emotionally. If you want to know more about this topic, in the following lines we will give you the necessary information to give your rabbit the perfect toys.

Humans and rabbits

Thanks to the people who want to defend and care for these animals –such as the House Rabbit Society– , the latest data published by the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) in 2012 corroborate that, in Europe, these small mammals are the fourth most popular group of domestic animals, behind dogs, cats and birds.

Benefits of toys for rabbits

• Mental stimulation: Your rabbit will get bored frequently if he is often alone at home and cannot find activities to entertain himself, which can lead to stress, depression, and destructive behaviors. The fact that your rabbit has toys will give him the freedom to be happy in his environment and to interact in it while he learns, grows and extends his life. 
• Physical exercise – House rabbits need safe activities to keep their body and mind fit. Climbing, crawling, jumping, rolling, digging and chewing toys are what this animal needs. If these physical needs are not met, your rabbit may suffer from obesity and depression — or it will create its own toys out of your furniture.
• Your home will be safe from destruction: did you know that toys are not only good for rabbits? They are also for you, as they will keep your home and furniture safe from the actions of a pet without environmental stimulation.

Any ideas

• Paper bags or cardboard boxes: Rabbits will be able to crawl inside them, scratch and chew on the material. The teeth of these animals grow up to 3 millimeters per week, so it is essential to provide them with elements to gnaw and that can wear them down.
• Cardboard rolls of toilet paper or disposable towels: you can fill them with hay or leave them empty.
• Natural wicker baskets or cardboard boxes filled with shredded paper, magazines, straw, hay, or other organic materials to dig into. 
• Rainbow Slinkies : These colorful springs will catch your pet’s attention.
• A hand towel:  if you are bold enough, the rabbit will slide on it.