How to take care of Rabbits

Help with how to care for your new pet rabbit. it is easy to care for a rabbit.

Pet rabbits are fun, loving animals that are very easy to care for and can be a welcome addition to your family.

There are many different breeds of rabbits to choose from. Visit your local pet store or rabbit breeder to get an idea on the type of rabbit you are looking for. When choosing a rabbit, look at the surroundings making sure it is clean. Look for alert and active rabbits. Look for people that can answer all questions regarding rabbits. A dirty environment can mean unhealthy rabbits. Do your homework before buying,
be aware of what a healthy rabbit looks like and have a little knowledge. The best age to buy a rabbit is between six to ten weeks old. Their eyes should be clear and bright. Watch for signs of diarrhea, sneezing and sniffling.

Do not handle your new rabbit too much at first upon arrival home. Give him a chance to get used to his new environment. Explain to young children how to handle a rabbit safely. After a couple days, begin to hold your new rabbit. handling a rabbit makes him more tame and loveable. Slip one hand under his chest and use the other to support his hindquarters. Never pick him up by his ears!
Feed your rabbit twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Pellet food available at petstores, hay, and greens should be your rabbit's main diet. You can supplement this with occasional carrots, apple slices and brocoli. Keep plenty of fresh water available at all times. Make sure you provide pieces of wood for your rabbit to chew on. Rabbit's teeth grow constantly like fingernails and chewing on wood helps to file them down. Give your rabbit plenty of attention and pet him frequently. Rabbits get along fine with other household pets but use caution when introducing. Do not give your other pets a chance to hurt your rabbit.

Provide a cage for your rabbit. He can be an indoor or outdoor pet. If outdoors, make sure you provide adequate protection from the elements. The cage should be large enough to allow your rabbit to move around. Recommendations for size are four and one-half feet wide, two and one-half feet high and two feet deep.

Keep your rabbit's cage clean. Change his bedding as needed. it should be done at least two or three times a week as a minimum. They are generally clean animals and will usually "dirty" in one area of their cage. Scrub the cage with a mild disinfectant once a week.

Allow your rabbit to be out of his cage often to exercise. Provide supervision when he is out. Rabbits love to chew on things. Rabbit leashes are available to allow your bunny to take a walk outside.

Rabbits do not require much veterinary care unless sick. They can be neutered. You may want to take them in occasionally to have their nails trimmed.

Having a pet rabbit can be a welcome addition to your family. They are relatively easy to care for and require little maintenance-just lots of love and attention.