Any tips for traveling with a bunny ?

[Scarlette]

This year my parents decided it would be a fun vacation to Yosemite National Park in a trailer, and we're bringing our pet rabbit with us. I've been a bit worried about my Havana bunny because I heard that rabbits do not like being in long car rides, we are also bringing our cat (for unknown reasons). Some of the questions I have are :
1) How much food should I bring ?
2) Should I take the bun outside when we are walking around the park ?
3) Is their any policies/rules for bringing a animal inside of Yosemite National Park ?
So if anybody has a tips and answers for traveling please reply to this thread !

 

[Lucas the Bun 💕🐇]

Hi,
-Lots of like maybe 5lbs+ Hay (10lbs lasts my bun a month)
- Get Small Pet Select Tranquility Blend (to make things as less stressful as possible
-bring a jam packed first aid kit
-I wouldn't recommend bringing bunny outside: might eat something poisonous or get bitten my mosquito, tick,ect. Alford

Get Small Pet Select rabbit safe bug repelent

Hope everything goes well

 

[Lucas the Bun 💕🐇]

Know vets around the area

 

[Howard cordingley]

I would be wary too about taking him outside because of hawks etc or other dogs from other people. Also if you leave him in the trailer too long will it get too hot for him? You know your bunny best though.

 

[Spectralmoon]

I don't know about the pet policies. For being out and around, I'd recommend a covered stroller or something so your bun can feel the wind and smell all the things but not be a temptation to predators, or possibly be at risk for RHDV2.

 

[Howard cordingley]

Good points raised about chemicals on grass etc.

 

[Apollo’s Slave]

1) How much food should I bring ?
It will depend on your rabbit and how long your staying but I brought 2.5kg of hay when I went away for 10 days.

2) Should I take the bun outside when we are walking around the park ?
I don’t recommend it at all. Especially due to the rising cases of RHDV

3) Is their any policies/rules for bringing a animal inside of Yosemite National Park ?
I’ve never been there before but you can check their website

Personally, I don’t recommend taking your bun with you. There a many dangers and it’s not the best idea. Taking your rabbit out of the trailer with you makes it susceptible to catching viruses or even being killed or scared by predators, leaving it in the trailer could make it get heat stroke.

If you can find bunny boarding local to you, I would go for that. Most places charge about £6+ per night. If you can’t take them to a boarding service or it’s too expensive for you, i recommend seeing if your neighbour or a family member could look after them while your away, or even check up on them twice a day.

 

[Howard cordingley]

I agree I would try get a freind you can trust or a cattery where they take in rabbits. That’s what I do with mine and they are spoilt rottten. I know you will miss him her but at least you have peace of mind knowing he she is safe

 

[Mehidk]

To answer your question about bringing a pet into Yosemite, you are allowed to bring dogs/cats so I don't see why you couldn't bring a rabbit. It's not like you'll be walking the rabbit on a leash. I would be weary of taking your rabbit out there though, especially if your rabbit is not used to being outdoors. Hearing unknown sounds, being out in the open for the first time, a rabbit can get spooked real easily. I would also be careful because of RHDV as well.

Is there way you could ask a friend to rabbit-sit while you're out of town?