what harness is best for my bunny?

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This topic has 12sd replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by willowrocks.

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- 05/01/2017 at 7:58 PM
  willowrocks
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  I would love some links to good rabbit harnesses but my budget is under 20 and preferably of amazon or wish. It needs to be comfy for my medium sized rabbit and safe s she can not get out
  
  Thanks, Libby Ellen
- 05/01/2017 at 9:36 PM
  WRXFamily
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  As far as I know all rabbit harnesses are unsafe as they may become scared and break their backs by trying to struggle. But there may be disagreements with that theory.
- 05/01/2017 at 10:25 PM
  LBJ10
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  I would suggest getting the invisible kind.
  
  Seriously though, harnesses are not very safe. Even people who compete with their rabbits in agility will admit they are unsafe. There is no way to control a rabbit wanting to bolt. So if something scares them and they are attached to a harness, one of two possibilities can result: A) Bunny gets loose from the harness or B) Bunny comes to the end of the leash, flails about and injures their leg or back.
  
  If you want to take your bun outside, a secure exercise pen is the safest option. And, of course, it’s a good idea to supervise them at all times while in the exercise pen.
- 05/01/2017 at 10:55 PM
  tobyluv
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  I also agree that harnesses are not safe. I’ve heard of too many injuries resulting from using a harness. Besides leg and back injuries, I recently saw a warning about harnesses after a rabbit suddenly bolted and got the harness jammed inside his neck/throat.
- 05/02/2017 at 3:35 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Please DO NOT put a harness on your rabbit. They are not safe and your rabbit can end up with broken legs or worse.
- 05/02/2017 at 6:17 AM
  BunnyFriends
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  Agreeing with the others. X pens are a much better alternative.
- 05/02/2017 at 3:47 PM
  willowrocks
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  thank you all so much for your help i will definitely consider your reply next time thank you
- 05/02/2017 at 3:58 PM
  willowrocks
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  what about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuDxXVFyeRc to watch copy and paste into search bar
- 05/02/2017 at 5:34 PM
  WRXFamily
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  That is still a harness. Please do not do that to your bunny. It is not safe. Things happen even if you don’t think they will. They are prey animals and may become scared very easily so you just never know.
- 05/03/2017 at 3:41 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Posted By willowrocks on 5/02/2017 3:58 PM
  
  what about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuDxXVFyeRc to watch copy and paste into search bar
  
  Okay it’s clear you’ve set your mind on putting a harness and leash on your bunny, despite the fact you’ve been told how dangerous they are…
- 05/03/2017 at 7:05 AM
  willowrocks
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  no but the bunny in that vid looks so happy but either way I will definetly never use a harness thanks to all of your use full info thank you
- 05/03/2017 at 10:24 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Posted By willowrocks on 5/03/2017 7:05 AM
  
  no but the bunny in that vid looks so happy but either way I will definetly never use a harness thanks to all of your use full info thank you
  
  He/she may look happy but the issue is if they get startled and try to run or jump, they can get tangled. A poster here recently dealt with this – the bunny ended up breaking a leg and possibly needing amputation
- 05/03/2017 at 4:36 PM
  willowrocks
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  thank you I understand
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