A lot of people think rabbits are like hamsters. Although they are small and cute, they cannot sit in a cage for days. Too much time in a cage causes them to become aggressive, possibly start biting, or they can get depressed and in some cases, that can lead to an unexpected death.
Rabbits are intelligent, social animals who need attention and sometimes affection. They are wonderful companions. I say that rabbits are the perfect combination between a cat and a dog!
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...
They dig, fast and a lot! You will twist your ankle in the holes they can create in your yard!
They will shred the carpet in your house in minutes if you don't catch them.
Many owners provide their indoor rabbits with digging boxes to curb this instinct. Just like their teeth, their claws never stop growing either.
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, glass, metal, or securely fastened to the cage.
Bunnies love to fling their dishes! Some also love to chew on them. Water (and hay!) must be available at ALL times.
When you shop for a litter pan, find the deepest biggest litter pan available. 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...
Should be done on a regular basis. Depending on the amount of exercise and activity type, this should be checked and done monthly.
Trimming can be done with...
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/Castrating is advised for any rabbit that is purchased as a pet. Intact rabbits may develop hormonal issues as they hit 4-6 months of age. Does (females) can become territorial, and moody...
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...
An adopter did a great job of putting bonding into writing for me. Here is her description:
Once the rabbit is comfortable...