A lot of people think rabbits are like hamsters or other pocket pets. Although they can be small and are cute, they cannot be kept in cages like you see at the pet stores. Too much time...
Rabbits do best living indoors, either as free roaming, or living some of its time in a main busy area of the home. That way bunny can interact with family members and be a much loved addition to the family...
Get down on the floor! Now you can see your home from bunny's perspective. Just like you child proof your home with a new baby, you are going to want to bunny proof your home as well ...
They chew EVERYTHING! They bite through electric and phone cords in one chomp. They chew baseboards and window ledges. One of the rescues ate a hole thru my laundry hamper...
Rabbits are smart and can be trained. They can use a litter box like a cat. I have one trained to give kisses on command. I had a very special pet rabbit that would go upstairs and wake up my....
RABBIT SAFE FRUIT-
(Feed very, very sparingly… Super sugary! Up to 2 tbsp daily) :
Apple (NO core or anything containing seeds...
Dishes should be either heavy ceramic, metal, or securely fastened to the cage. Bunnies love to fling their dishes! Water must always be available and should be in a dish...
When you shop for a litter pan, find a big litter pan with high sides. All bunnies, male and female, raise their tails when they urinate. If they have a shallow litter pan that means....
Bathing of rabbits is not advised except in extreme conditions such as neglect, injury or accidental contamination. Rabbit fur takes a long time to dry out and washing damages the coat...
Getting in the habit of checking your rabbit’s nails and weight monthly is ideal. Trimming can be done with small dog/cat nail trimmers....
Sneezing can be a harmless reaction to an allergen or dust, or it can be a symptom of a serious respiratory problem. If you notice your rabbit sneezing, write down the time and duration...
Spay/Neuter is advised for any rabbit. Intact rabbits may develop hormonal issues as they hit 4-6 months of age. Does (females) can become territorial, and moody. Bucks (males) may start mounting things...
Learning what is a "normal" poo dropping for your individual rabbit, is one of the most important illness prevention and indicators you can have. Many times rabbits do not show any sign of illness...
Before starting bonding, the most important thing I can tell you is GO SLOW. Rushing this is absolutely the worst thing you can do. Give them the same amount of time and respect...