Many pet owners have the visitors and companionship of having a pet rabbit in the house. People are attracted to the idea of house rabbits because rabbits are not only jokey and fun to lookout they are also very communities. Rabbits lean to plead to people who like the magnitude and feel of cats but are put off by the snobbish behavior cats sometimes present, most rabbits, if handled suitably, are friendly all the time. Rabbit owners necessary to be concerned that because rabbits are so party the hardship to squander ration of time every day playing with their pet rabbit. Rabbits that do not get enough attention can become depressed. Like cats pet rabbits are low maintenance and easily litter box skilled. Rabbits chew on everything, the best way to standby your furniture is to give your pet rabbit loads and heaps of stringy toys. Rabbits and brood children are not a very good combination, kid’s pattern of grabbing and operation around makes rabbits worried and they can beginning arctic, and rabbit bites hurt. If you determine to keep your pet rabbit in the house you want to be prepared to pure the litter box on a reliable basis.

Rabbits poverty to be taken to the veterinarian on an accepted schedule for habit vaccinations and invoice ups. Rabbit owners who keep their rabbits in the house commend spaying and neutering your rabbit. Pet rabbits are not known for their willingness to take medications. If you have to give your pet rabbit liquid mediation you will ought to use a nozzle (just the nozzle not the needle) or an eye dropper. I rather syringes because it is easier to degree the apposite quantity of medication. Holding the rabbits journey and peninsula with one hand slide the squeeze into the rabbit’s lips behind the teeth, Check to make steady that the tip of the pump isn’t jammed out the other piece of the bragging, thrust the tip of the needle towards the rabbit’s throat. Depress the syringes plunger.

If your vet prescribes a medication for your rabbit that is in a pill or pill form you are ready to have to crush up the pill. Once you have crushed the pill into a powder mix it with a little bit of flavored Sustacal or Ensure awaiting you have a pale paste. Use a squirt to administer the paste like a liquid medication.

It only takes being bitten by one vampire for a rabbit to become infected with a plain viral disease call Myxomatosis. Most rabbits die just a few quick hours after contracting the disease. The only way to handle Myxomatosis is to immunize your pet rabbit before it ever comes into commerce with Myxomatosis. Rabbits should be vaccinated when they are six weeks old. Do not give a pregnant rabbit the vaccination; remain awaiting her babies are natural. Rabbits are still at venture for Myxomatosis for fourteen years after being vaccinated. Your pet rabbit will want booster shots.

Health troubles commonly associated with rabbits are uncontrolled bleeding when injured, blood in the urine, defeated bones, breathing problems, declining body temperature, and awful diarrhea. If you would like to foothold an assurance plan to help disguise the price of veterinary expenses for your pet rabbit you will maybe have to look for an exotic animal strategy offer by a pet vigor insurance party.



By: Jason Richards

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Thinking about getting a pet? There’s one furry companion you probably haven’t considered, but should. It’s smart, uses a litter box, can learn to come and walk on a leash, is at home anywhere from a big house with yard to a college dorm room, and it probably won’t make you sneeze. What’s this terrific alternative to a dog, cat and hamster? A rabbit.

Rabbits are funny and charming – and they need you as much as you need them. Like dogs and cats, rabbits are abandoned every day. The United States Humane Society reports that 3 million to 4 million — yes, million — rabbits are euthanized in shelters each year. By adopting a bunny, you not only get a terrific companion, you save a life.

What’s so special about bunnies?

Rabbits are quiet, smart and will play with toys.

They’re cute. Watching them eat a carrot or just wash their big ears will put a smile on anyone’s face.

Far fewer people have allergies to rabbits than other furry pets, and you can find some breeds that barely shed.

They’re clean, as animals go. Once they’ve learned to use a litter box, they can roam around your house like any other pet. Plus, their droppings are virtually odor-free and are considered cold compost, meaning you can toss them directly into the garden with great results.

They are social animals. They’re happiest and healthiest when they have another rabbit to play with. They also like to snuggle with people, so you can plan to spend time holding, petting and playing with them each day.

There are more than 40 different types of rabbits to choose from. (For more information on them, go to http://www.arba.net/photo.htm).

Who should get a rabbit?

Bunnies are especially good pets for people who live in apartments because they’re quiet, don’t need to be walked and can be litter trained. Most apartments and dormitories allow rabbits because they are considered "caged" pets.

Rabbits — especially if they have another bunny for company — are ideal for people who work long hours or take weekend trips. They do fine for a day if you leave plenty of timothy hay, rabbit feed, veggies and water.

They are great starter pets for school-age children (the recommended starting age is 8, but it depends on your child). Just be sure the bunnies aren’t too big for your kids to handle properly. And since rabbits live about 10 years, be sure you’re prepared to care for them, like you would dogs or cats, if your children don’t. The organization where you get your rabbits can help you find the best match.

If you are unsure about a rabbit as a pet, seek out a local rescue organization and become a foster. Most rescues will pay for all supplies and food — and all pay for veterinary care — until a permanent home is found. This is a wonderful way to save some bunnies’ lives, decide if you’re a rabbit person and find the perfect one for you.

How do you choose?

Rabbits’ personalities change greatly when they go into adolescence. Some love toys, others like to romp in the tall grass. Getting a rabbit that’s at least 6 months old will help guarantee that the bunny you adopt will act the same way a year from now. If you adopt from a rescue organization, the foster parent can give you information on the bunny’s likes, fears and quirks.

If you’ve got a dog, consider up front how it will respond to a new pet in your home. Many dogs learn to get along with rabbits; some befriend them; some see them as prey. If a rabbit will be safe in your home, choose one that’s the right size to interact with your other pets.

Rabbits have a variety of personalities. Like cats, some rabbits will play hard to get; some will sit on your lap and let you pet them as long as you like. Find a bunny that suits your style.

Reputable rabbit rescue organizations will insist that your rabbits be spayed or neutered, for their health and your happiness. Most rescues factor that into the adoption fee.

How do you care for bunnies?

Rabbits need attention, fresh water and food (timothy hay, rabbit chow and vegetables) every day.

Their litter boxes must be changed at least weekly.

Rabbits need a cozy space to call home, but they don’t require much stuff. An extra-large wire dog crate, water bottle, heavy food bowl, litter box with recycled paper litter, a box with shredded paper to dig in, and a few hard infant or cat toys will keep them happy.

To keep your bunnies healthy in a wire-bottom cage, put old carpet scraps on the bottom. Without that protection, they’ll develop painful and debilitating arthritis in their toes. While you’re at it, add a 12- by 12-inch ceramic tile for him to lie on to cool off. You can often get these for free from a local flooring store.

Unlike dogs and cats, rabbits take a few weeks to warm up to new people and surroundings. At first they will hop a few feet out of and then back into their cage, then they’ll gradually start to explore. They’ll relax once they become comfortable with their environment. Although they love to hop around the house, rabbits need a safe place — a covered box or small covered doggie bed – where they can go when they need time alone.

Bunnies don’t see in color, so they often mistake wires for weeds and chew on them. You can easily bunny-proof your home by tacking wires up out of their reach.

House rabbits have difficulty cooling off above 85 degrees and staying warm below 40 degrees, so you’ll need to use caution when you take them outside in the summer or winter.

My bunny’s home. Now what?

Enjoy! You won’t be able to resist:

– Watching carrot juice drip from your baby bunny’s chin after an especially good carrot.

– The first time bunny grooms you (to show you are his).

– The times when she jumps with glee and spins around in mid-air.

– Watching bun sleep peacefully on his back, legs straight up in the air

To learn more about rabbit habits, adoptions or fostering opportunities, visit:

House Rabbit Society: http://www.rabbit.org/

PetFinder: http://www.petfinder.com

Rabbit Haven’s list of state rescue organizations: http://www.rabbithaven.org/BunnyLinks/Shelters_Rescues/StateListings.htm

The Humane Society of the United States: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/rabbit_horse_and_other_pet_care/how_to_care_for_rabbits.html



By: Dr. Dawn-elise Snipes

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Gastrointestinal stasis (or G.I. stasis) is a serious and potentially fatal condition that occurs in some rabbits in which gut motility is severely reduced and possibly completely stopped. Treatment should be sought immediately from a veterinarian specializing in exotic animals and with significant rabbit experience. When untreated or improperly treated, G.I. stasis can be fatal in as little as 24 hours.

G.I. stasis is the condition of food not moving through the gut as quickly as normal. The gut contents may dehydrate and compact into a hard, immobile mass (impacted gut), blocking the digestive tract of the rabbit. Food in an immobile gut may also ferment, causing significant gas buildup and resultant gas pain for the rabbit.

The first noticeable symptom of G.I. stasis may be that the rabbit suddenly stops eating. Treatment frequently includes subcutaneous fluid therapy (rehydration through injection of saline solution under the skin), drugs for treatment of the buildup of gas in the digestive tract, massage to promote gas expulsion and comfort, possible drugs to promote gut motility, and careful monitoring of all inputs and outputs. The rabbit’s diet may also be changed as part of treatment.

Some rabbits are more prone to G.I. stasis than others. The causes of G.I. stasis are not completely understood, but common contributing factors are thought to include:

* a lack of fiber in the diet. Many pet rabbits do not get sufficient fresh grass hay but are instead mistakenly fed only commercial alfalfa pellets originally developed for rapidly increasing mass in rabbits bred for meat.

* insufficient moisture in the diet. Fresh, leafy greens are a critical part of a rabbit’s diet in part because of their moisture content, which helps prevent the gut contents from becoming impacted.

* lack of exercise. Rabbits confined to a cage frequently do not get the opportunity (or motivation) to run, jump, and play which is critical in maintaining gut motility.

In addition, G.I. stasis can be caused by the rabbit not eating for other reasons, such as stress, dental problems, or other unrelated health problems.

G.I. stasis is sometimes misdiagnosed as cat-like “hair balls” by veterinarians not familiar with rabbit physiology.



By: Hagar Lagarto

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Every character has his own scale as to the kind of pet he will pass home and take caution of. Generally, people pick dogs or cats as pets since these animals are jolly and easier to take thought of nursing. However, there are people who prefer to take heeding of exotic pets.

Ordinary pets are animals the people ponder as pets because they are warmly domesticated and gentle. On the other hand, exotic pets are animals that aren’t commonly found near circle, aren’t domesticated and most of them belong with the fierce.

A someone who forecast to get an exotic pet should consider his commitment in caring for such pet. If the motivation is only to have the exotic pet shown off then it is better to think again. Owning an exotic pet is a driving responsibility because they force singular bother.

Parents who are planning to give an exotic pet to their children should elect an exotic pet that is more gentle and can be clearly handled by children. Safety should also be a highest consideration when giving exotic pets to children.

Why not give your newborn a rabbit as an exotic pet? Rabbits are cuddlier and safer compared to other exotic pets like reptiles and the likes. Can you picture your daughter land a boa constrictor for a pet? Of course that would be the day! Nevertheless rabbits, well they look like stuffed toys they don’t even look like exotic pets at all!

Rabbits have become a familiar place today because there are people who breed rabbits for matter purposes. Some breed rabbits for their meat while some breed rabbits for reselling. Giving a rabbit to a product as an exotic pet would certainly be appreciated lacking the giver worrying about security and other issues.

Rabbits are somewhat cool to take concerning of excluding of course when you have to give the sincerity when temperatures go down. While rabbits are plain exotic pets, they also need tender loving caution so make clearly to educate the toddler on how to take nurture of the rabbit. Also ask the pet deposit about vaccines that may be given to the rabbit to make effective it is innocent and healthy.

When trade rabbits, make assured you get one with a good pedigree because they have a superior resale regard. In any task, rabbits with known and good pedigrees are better to breed and to take worry of as exotic pets.



By: Judd Snell

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Lloyd912 asked:


I have two sibling baby rabbits and a lop rabbit. The lop rabbit is like 2-3 months old already. I put her to the two baby rabbit’s cage. When one of the baby tried to sniff her, the lop chased the baby rabbit around the cage but stopped. I separated them immediately. But i don’t know if they are just playing or fighting. Should I just leave three of them together so they can get along? Are they playing or fighting? How can I know?