Celebrating Rabbit Awareness Week 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Happy, Healthy Bunnies

by Grace Briggs

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) is here, and at Direct4Pet, we’re hopping with excitement! Every year, this nationwide campaign brings together vets, charities, retailers, and pet lovers to improve the lives of one of the UK’s most beloved — yet often misunderstood — pets: the rabbit.

Whether you're new to bunny care or have years of experience, RAW is a time to reflect, learn, and take action to ensure your rabbits live long, happy, and healthy lives.

In this in-depth guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about Rabbit Awareness Week 2025 — from housing and diet to enrichment and bonding. Plus, we’ll show you the best products and practices to support your bunny every day of the year.

What Is Rabbit Awareness Week?

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) was founded in 2006 to address serious gaps in public knowledge about rabbit care. Despite being the third most popular pet in the UK, rabbits have often been seen as “low maintenance” — when in reality, they have complex needs, require space, companionship, and specialised diets.

Each year, RAW focuses on a central theme. In 2025, the spotlight is on:

“ Happy, Hoppy Homes”

This theme tackles a crucial issue: too many rabbits are still living in cramped hutches without enough space to express natural behaviours.

Let’s Talk Rabbit Housing: Why Bigger Is Always Better

Rabbits are athletic animals. In the wild, they run, dig, forage, and socialise across wide territories. Sadly, many domestic rabbits are still confined to hutches that are far too small for their needs — leading to stress, obesity, and even behavioural problems.

RSPCA-Recommended Minimum Housing Size:

  • At least 3m (length) x 2m (width) x 1m (height)

  • Plus 24/7 access to a secure run or exercise area

This space should include:

  • A sleeping area (dark, enclosed, and safe)

  • An activity area (with room to hop, stretch, and stand upright)

  • Tunnels, shelves, and hideouts for stimulation and safety

Enrichment: The Secret to a Joyful Bunny

Rabbits are intelligent and curious — and they need mental and physical stimulation every single day. Without it, they can become bored, frustrated, and destructive.

Enrichment Ideas:

  • Dig boxes (filled with safe soil or shredded paper)

  • Chew toys (to prevent dental issues and relieve boredom)

  • Foraging toys (hide treats inside hay or puzzle feeders)

  • Tunnels and hideaways (to simulate natural burrows)

  • Cardboard castles or platforms (encourage exploration)

Rosewood Reversible Snuggle Tunnel £9.89 and Little One Vegetable Pizza Treat-Toy £5.95

The Perfect Bunny Diet: Hay, Hay, and More Hay

A rabbit’s diet is the foundation of their health. Many rabbit illnesses — from dental disease to gut stasis — are caused by poor nutrition.

A Healthy Rabbit Diet Should Be:

  • 80–90% High-Quality Hay (like Timothy or Meadow hay)

  • 10–15% Fresh Greens (kale, parsley, coriander, dandelion)

  • 1–2 tablespoons of pellets per day (check for high-fibre, no added sugar)

  • Occasional healthy treats (avoid yogurt drops and starchy snacks)

Water should always be available — ideally from a heavy bowl, not just a bottle.

Did you know?
Hay isn’t just food — it helps grind down a rabbit’s continuously growing teeth.

Burgess Excel Feeding Hay With Dandelion & Marigold 1kg £5.99 and Burgess Excel Adult Rabbit Nuggets with Mint £6.49

Rabbits Need Company

Rabbits are highly social animals who thrive in bonded pairs or groups. A solitary rabbit is at risk of depression, anxiety, and behavioural issues.

The best match? A neutered male and neutered female. Always introduce slowly and on neutral ground.

Health & Grooming: Don't Skip It!

Bunnies are fastidious groomers, but they still need a helping hand — especially long-haired breeds like Angoras or Lionheads.

Basic Care Routine:

  • Weekly grooming (daily for long-haired breeds)

  • Regular nail trims

  • Daily health checks (eyes, teeth, ears, poop)

  • Vaccinations 

  • Neutering — improves behaviour and prevents serious health issues

Rosewood Soft Protection Grooming Nail Clipper £6.79 and Rosewood Soft Protection Salon Grooming Slicker Brush £8.19

Shop Rabbit Awareness Week Essentials

Shop our entire range of rabbit products, including special bundles for Rabbit Awareness Week - Burgess Nibble Bundle, Burgess Binky Bundle and Burgess Hoppy Bundle. 

Let’s Raise the Standard of Rabbit Care — Together

Rabbits are gentle, intelligent, loving companions — and they deserve care that reflects their unique needs. Rabbit Awareness Week is more than a campaign — it’s a movement to improve their lives.

Thank you for being a part of it.

– With love,
The Direct4Pet Team 🐰

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