Where Ask BunnyBuddy's knowledge comes from
Ask BunnyBuddy answers from a reviewed rabbit knowledge base, not the open internet. Every topic is written in our own words from named, reputable sources and checked before it goes live. Here's exactly what we use, and how.
In Ask BunnyBuddy now
| Topic | Sources |
|---|---|
| Hay, fibre and core diet | RSPCA Australia; MSD Veterinary Manual (known as the Merck Veterinary Manual in the US and Canada) |
We add topics one at a time, and only after review. This list grows as they go live.
Reviewed and being added next
| Topics | Sources |
|---|---|
| Settling in, companionship, housing and space, water, normal behaviour and handling, enrichment, grooming, litter training, household hazards, travel | RSPCA Australia; Animal Welfare Victoria; MSD Veterinary Manual; Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (UK) |
| Colour identification and colour inheritance | BunnyBuddyHQ Rabbit Colour & Genetics Evidence Manual, drawing on peer-reviewed genetics research (Fontanesi 2014 and 2021; Roush 2022) |
In review
| Topics | Sources |
|---|---|
| Vet red flags, dental health, droppings and gut warning signs, everyday health checks | MSD Veterinary Manual; Australian welfare guidance |
| Heat and cold, seasonal Australian care, parasites and flystrike, safe plants and toxins | Animal Welfare Victoria; RSPCA Australia; Australian Animal Poisons Helpline |
| Vaccination and RHDV | Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry |
| Bonding, desexing, life stages, senior care, treats | RSPCA Australia; RSPCA Victoria; Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund |
Breed and colour reference data
Breeder features use breed standards as structured reference facts. We never reproduce a standard's text.
| Standard | What we use | What we don't use |
|---|---|---|
| British Rabbit Council Breed Standards, 5th edition 2021–2025 | Breed and colour names, and the genetic notation for each colour | Standard wording, points, faults or weights |
| ARBA Standard of Perfection 2026–2030 | Breed and colour/variety names | Standard wording, points, faults or weights |
| ANRCI Standards and Breeds in Development 2019 | Australian recognition status and colour names | Standard wording, points, faults or weights |
For Breeder accounts, Ask BunnyBuddy can look up these reference facts when you ask about breeds and colours.
How we use sources
- Our own words, never copied text.
- Every topic is reviewed before it goes live, and reviewed again on a schedule.
- When the evidence isn't clear, Ask BunnyBuddy says so rather than guessing.
- No forums or social media as sources.
- Ask BunnyBuddy isn't a vet. If something seems wrong with your rabbit, call your vet.
- Naming a source doesn't mean that organisation endorses BunnyBuddyHQ.
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