Practical bunny proofing help for house rabbits, Check list

Bunny proof check list

1. Provide a secure and completely safe environment such as a pen when your bunny is unsupervised.
2. Never allow you bunny to play in areas you share unsupervised.
3. Remove any reclining chairs, reclining sofas or rocking chairs - even sliding rockers as bunnys can become trapped in them and get hurt trying to escape or crushed under in the mechanism.
4. Keep bathroom doors shut. Rabbits can jump into bath tubs and shower units and hurt themselves trying to escape.
5. Always keep the toilet lid shut as bunnys can become trapped and hurt themselves trying to escape or even drown.
6. Store your bicycle and exercise bike in a safe place away from them. Rabbits can get stuck between the spokes, whether they are moving or stationary. Rabbits can also get tangled and stuck in bike chains.
7. Find a place to keep your shoes, handbags and jackets away from your rabbit.
8. Take your shoes off in your home and always walk slowly especially when you have food as bunnys can easily get tangled between your feet or trodden underfoot.
9. Never allow access to unprotected power cords.
10. Move plans to areas where they and falling leaves cannot be accessed as many of them can be toxic and cause poisoning.
11. Avoid any narrow areas behind cabinets or furniture where your bunny could get stuck and hurt itself trying to escape.
12. Move items out of reach that can cause injury if they where to fall.
13. Always place domestic appliance such as hovers and irons in a cupboard when not in use.
14. Ensure latches on cupboards and wardrobes cannot be tugged or nudged open.
15. Ensure surfaces with small gaps in it such as the top of a wire cage or wicker furniture are covered to prevent injury from toes becoming trapped.
16. Use bunny gates on frequently used doors to prevent breakouts and trapped paws.
17. Always move your remote controls out of reach.
18. Never place hot food on surfaces that can be accessed.
19. Always remove tape or staples from cardboard toys.
20. Prevent items of post falling on to the floor from the letter box.
21. Do not place toilet rolls on the floor by providing a toilet roll holder that is out of reach.
22. Cover larger areas of slide floor surfaces with wool rugs or carpet off cuts.
23. Ensure all floor surfaces are seeped and disinfected on a regular bases.
24. Ensure all foods and treats are cleared away when your bunny is not present to prevent insect or rodent infestations.
25. Remove or make inaccessible any items in your home that are being Gnawed and digested excessively.

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