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What to Consider When Getting a Rabbit

Every Easter a recurring pet fad rears its floppy ears: the rabbit. Previous pet blogger Aimee Amodio covered many details one needs to consider when getting a rabbit. Today’s blog is instead for those just curious as to whether or not their lifestyles can fit a pet rabbit at this time. I’ll cover the basics of what rabbit care will entail. As always, the first idea to consider is for whom is the rabbit intended? Rabbits live for 5-10 years, depending on their breed and their indoor/outdoor situation. Make sure the rabbit’s intended caretaker can commit to that length of … Continue reading →

Make That Rabbit Cage Feel Like Home

Whether your house rabbit only uses her cage for sleeping or spends most of the time in her cage, it needs to be a place she wants to go. So how do you make that cage into a home? Make sure there’s good ventilation. Don’t pick an aquarium or solid-walled cage for your rabbit; the poor air circulation can lead to respiratory problems. Make sure the temperature is right. More than eighty degrees Fahrenheit can lead to heat stroke! Cool and non-humid is best for your bunny; between sixty and seventy degrees is ideal. Keep the cage in a place … Continue reading →

Rabbit Cage Basics

When it comes to housing your rabbit, bigger is always better! A good rule of thumb is that your cage should be at least four times the size of your rabbit — even more if your bun will spend most of his time in the cage. The more time your bunny spends outside the cage, the smaller his cage needs to be. That doesn’t mean a large cage can replace free-running time! Bunnies need space to move around, or you’re going to have a chubby bun on your hands. For your rabbit to be happy in his cage, he should … Continue reading →

Giving Your Rabbit Fresh Fruits

The image of rabbits nibbling at the vegetables in your garden is a popular one — remember Peter Rabbit getting into trouble in Farmer MacGregor’s garden? But rabbits also love fresh fruits! A varied diet ensures that your pet rabbit gets all the nutrients he needs. You should offer three different types of green vegetables daily, and at least one kind of fruit. Fruits are also a great way for your bun to get extra moisture into his system. Remember that you should clean out uneaten fruit and vegetables on a daily basis and replace them with fresh fruit and … Continue reading →

Giving Your Rabbit Fresh Vegetables

Should you give your pet rabbit fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis? Absolutely! Rabbit pros suggest giving your pet rabbit at least three different types of greens daily — feeding only one type of vegetable can lead to nutritional imbalances. You want to make sure your rabbit gets a good daily supply of Vitamin A, which can be found in many dark, leafy greens. If you’ve ever seen a Bugs Bunny cartoon, you know that carrots are among a rabbit’s top favorites. But the leafy carrot tops are also good greens for your bunny! Your rabbit may also … Continue reading →

Your Rabbit’s Litterbox

So… you’re training your bunny to use a litterbox. But what type of litter is best? Can you use kitty litter? Some brands of kitty litter are all right for your bunny, but you need to keep a few things in mind. Rabbits will spend a lot of time in their bathroom. Rabbits will nibble a bit of the litter. (What DON’T rabbits nibble?) Rabbits can be diggers. A clay based litter is a problem if your rabbit is a digger — if she inhales the dust she kicks up, she can have lung problems. The real problem with bunnies … Continue reading →