Top 5 gifts for your rabbit or rodent on World Animal Day

Written by Kelsey | September 3, 2026

Rabbits and rodents also deserve some extra attention on World Animal Day. But what can you give your rabbit or rodent as a gift? From a tasty snack to toys and a revamped enclosure. In this blog, we list the best gifts for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other rodents.

1. A tasty snack

With a tasty snack, you can turn World Animal Day into a special occasion. Always choose a snack that is suitable for your pet. For example, you could choose the Beeztees Hay Donut, a tasty snack made from hay, beetroot, carrot and parsnip. Another festive gift is the Vitakraft Rodent Cake, a fully edible snack with fruit or vegetables.

2. New toys

New toys give your rabbit or rodent something new to do. Consider the Rosewood Naturals Trio Fun Balls or the Trixie Willow Tunnel. Choose toys that are suitable for your animal’s species. Browse our range of toys for rabbits and toys for rodents for more gift ideas.

3. Puzzle toys for mental stimulation

Alongside exercise and play, it is also important for rabbits and rodents to be mentally challenged. Puzzle toys encourage your pet to actively search for snacks or other rewards. This stimulates its natural searching behaviour. With the Rosewood Maze-A-Log Treat Challenge, you can hide snacks, while the Back Zoo Nature Brain Trainer Flaps challenges your pet to search for rewards beneath the lids.

4. A place to dig

Digging is natural behaviour for rabbits, hamsters and mice, among others. By giving your pet a place to dig, you allow it to express this natural behaviour. Digging is also a fun way to keep your pet active.

5. Give the enclosure a makeover

World Animal Day is also a good time to look at your rabbit’s or rodent’s enclosure. Perhaps it is time for a new enclosure, or you could redesign the existing enclosure with new decorations or hiding places, for example. When setting up an enclosure, always consider the needs of your animal’s species.

For hamsters, for example, you can try hamsterscaping. This involves recreating your hamster’s natural habitat by making its enclosure look as natural as possible. Our blog about hamsterscaping explains how to get started.

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