Rabbits are absolutely lovely pets. If you just acquired your first one or thinking about getting one, you are probably wondering how to take care of pet rabbits. There a 5 essentials things they need from you to stay healthy and happy. Here they are in brief.
* Rabbits needs a cage: A good cage for let say a dwarf rabbit of about 3 to 4 pounds should be 2 by 3 foots. The rabbit needs enough room to have is litter box in one corner, food in the other and space in the middle to stretch out is body completely. They also love to have a blanket or towel in the bottom. Plastic bottom cages are much better than metal ones and a lot easier to keep clean.
* Rabbits needs a good diet: For a young rabbit you should give them alfalfa pellets and hay at will everyday. Green vegetables and fresh hay from the yard are also good for their digestion. Fruits such as apples and bananas should be given in moderation for their high sugar content. For an older rabbit more than 6 months, switch gradually to timothy hay and pellets, no more alfalfa. A quarter of a cup of pellets a day is enough for your rabbit, otherwise he will gain too much weight. Add on a handful of greens everyday.
* Rabbits needs exercise: A rabbit cage should not be a prison. It is their house because they need a space of their own. Rabbits love to run and explore. Rather that leaving them in their cage all day when you are gone, restricted them to one room that you had previously rabbit proofed so they can run around and enjoy freedom.
* Rabbits must chew a lot: It is a natural thing for rabbits to chew all the time because their teeth just keep on growing. Provide your rabbit with toys he can chew on such as cardboard boxes, straw mats, empty toilet paper rolls, branches from fruit trees or paper bags. That way he will satisfied his chewing needs and wont destroy your baseboards and furniture legs.
* Rabbits need love and attention:I think this is the most important part on how to take care of pet rabbits. Most people do not realize that rabbits are very social animals. If you are gone from home all day every day, a rabbit may not be the right pet for you. Or maybe you should consider getting a pair. Rabbits love to interact with humans as well as other rabbits or even cats. They love to be stroke and they make very lovable pets.
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Rabbits, seem so timid and sweet, as of right now I have five dogs and one cat. I might adopt one in the future, thanks for the info., and keep posting!
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Our pets like dogs, cats, birds and fish have their own lives and should be taken care of by us humans. In fact according to some studies, pets could even increase our lifespan for up to 3 years. This is because animal pets can relieve our stress by playing with them and as companions when we do our jogging exercises. In terms of pet medicines, we have to give important to these pets as they also suffer diseases just like humans. There are many pet medicines to purchase in local veterinary stores as well as on the Internet. However, I believe that health checkups are necessary prior to the purchase of any pet medicine. Thank you for sharing this useful information, keep it up!
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I love rabbits and I think they deserve to be cared really well. Thank you for sharing your ideas to us and it's great because it's true that they really need many things from their owners.
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