Welcome to the Rabbit/Guinea Pig Guide - your daily companion for you and your pets!
We are here to provide you with comprehensive information and advice so that you can provide the best possible care for your loved ones. Our site offers you valuable tips and advice on various topics such as nutrition, care, behavior and health.
In addition to our extensive guide, you also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other animal lovers in our Facebook group and benefit from the experiences of our members. We are a community of rabbit owners who are passionate about the well-being of these wonderful animals.
We pride ourselves on providing you with a comprehensive knowledge base to ensure you and your loved ones have a happy and healthy relationship.
Hoppel Wiki
Hoppel-Wiki
Your free knowledge base about rabbits & guinea pigs – from animal lovers for animal lovers.
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We are here to provide you with comprehensive information so you can take the best possible care of your pets. All articles are based on real experience – with love for animals and understanding for the people behind them.
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Rabbit Introduction
Everything for newbies, basics and the perfect start
Just got your first rabbit – or are you planning to? Here you'll get the perfect overview of everything you need to know before you start.
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What does your rabbit really need? An honest overview of useful accessories, enclosure size and everything for the perfect start.
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Keeping rabbits indoors – how it works in a species-appropriate, safe way and with fun for humans and animals.
Read articleNutrition & Nature
What goes in, what stays out – food, herbs and plants
What goes in, what stays out? Everything about fresh food, hay, herbs and the right balance in daily nutrition.
Feeding Stations in ShopFeed species-appropriately Read article
Thyme, parsley, basil – which of these are good for your pet? The complete overview of herbs and their effects.
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Branches and twigs from the garden are popular – but not all are safe. Which woods are good and which you should avoid.
Read articleKeeping & Products
Litter boxes, PipiPads, painting – everything about our products
Why rabbits relieve themselves while eating, how the litter box helps, and what health benefits it offers.
Litter Boxes in ShopDiscover all models Read article
Fleece instead of litter – everything about the transition, proper care, and the benefits of PipiPad bedding for you and your pet.
PipiPads in the ShopStandard & Deluxe Read article
Protecting wood without harmful substances – which products are pet-safe and how to care for your Hoppel-Werkstatt products long-term.
Finishing Set in the ShopPet-safe & easy Read article
Natural microorganisms as cleaning agents – what they are, how they work, and why they are the safest choice for pet owners.
Dimikro in the ShopPet-safe cleaning agent Read articleHealth & Protection
Early detection, prevention, and proper action
Bladder sludge can be dangerous. Recognize early signs, avoid risk factors – and how the litter box actively prevents it.
Litter Box preventsUpright eating actively helps Read article
Rabbits need light. Why UVB radiation is essential for vitamin D production and which lamps are suitable.
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Extreme temperatures are dangerous for rabbits. Everything about heat protection in summer and cold protection in winter.
Hot'N Cold in the ShopCooling Oasis & Cooling Plate Read article
A serious danger in summer: Myiasis (fly strike) in rabbits – causes, prevention, and quick action when it happens.
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Cooling mats sound practical – but they are a serious danger for rabbits. Why you should avoid them and which alternatives really help.
Safe AlternativeCooling Oasis with ceramic tile Read articleYour pet doesn't speak – but its body does. How to perform regular health checks yourself and what you need to pay attention to.
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When a beloved pet passes – we are here for you
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