Rabbit accessories

[Ilovemyrabbit]

Hi,
I got my rabbit, Ash an American chinchilla rabbit a few months back and I recently found out about harnesses for rabbits, and I've decided to buy one for my rabbit but I don't know which kinds are best for this kind of breed. If you happen to have any info on this matter than please reply.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

We took our bunny to PetsMart and tried on cat and dog ones--she's too large for any bunny ones they had.

 

[Blue eyes]

Some rabbits won't take kindly to a harness. Others freak out in fear when put in a scary new outdoor situation. Others are ok. Just be aware that it can go either way. And of course, you don't walk a rabbit, it justs meanders wherever it well pleases and you comply. :biggrin2:

 

[Kipcha]

When introducing a bun to a harness, just make sure to take it slow and have a few sessions without any kind of leash or anything, just to be safe and give your bun time to adjust

You want an H style harness that is fairly snug but you can still get a finger between them and the loops. One like the one my beautiful Tia is wearing here is good. You can pick them up cheap at Wal-Mart.

DO NOT get a figure 8 style harness, they are NOT safe for bunnies!

I also would not recommend a mesh vest style either, a lot of people have had problems with them slipping out of them. They also seem quite confining and uncomfortable, but they aren't dangerous unless the rabbit slips out.

 

[Ilovemyrabbit]

Thanks all of your answers were very helpful:biggrin:

I will buy my rabbit an H style harness as Kipcha reccomended

Thanks you all!

 

[Imbrium]

I got mine in the cat section of walmart, much cheaper than going to petsmart or something

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Petsmart let's us bring in our bunny, but WalMart said "no". I agree that their prices are better, but you can size at one place and not have to buy it there.