What to know about adopting a rabbit
(Rabbits are so unique, its especially important to do your research before you adopt.)
Rabbits can live 10 or more years.
Rabbits are very quiet animals. They communicate mainly through behaviours. Binkies (happy playful), thumping (scared, angry, expressing dominance), bunny butt (not happy with you).
Rabbits must be spayed or neutered! Your bunny will be happier, healthier, and more easily integrated in the family
Most bunnies require “Bunny proofing” of wires, furniture, carpets.
Rabbits are very clean animals, as long as they are spayed or neutered
Rabbits are crepuscular. They tend to be most active at dawn and dusk.
Rabbits are social animals and thrive when bonded with other bunnies.
Daily exercise is essential for your rabbit’s health.
Rabbits are very difficult to sex, specially when young. Even the more experienced people make mistakes.
Rabbits should eat mostly hay.
Other facts about rabbits
Rabbits are the third most popular pet.
Bunny poops are so clean they won’t discolor water and have little to no smell. They are little more than compressed hay and are great for your garden.
“The Couch Bunny” movement is the philosophy that pet rabbits belong indoors as part of the family.
Rabbit’s teeth never stop growing.
Rabbits are European and are a different species than North American rabbits. They can’t mate.
Rabbits hide illness and stress, so it is very important to get to know your bunny. A rabbit’s health can deteriorate very fast. It is not a good idea to leave your bunny alone for longer than 12 – 16 hours.
A rabbit digestive system is very sensitive, so monitoring food and water intake and output is a good idea.
There are few truly rabbit savvy vets.
Avoid bathing your rabbit. It can cause issues in maintaining proper body temperatures.
Rabbits are very pron to heat stroke.
Carrots are a junk food for rabbits. They should only have one table spoon at a time.
Rabbits can’t throw up, so never fast them before surgery.
Rabbits can only breath through their nose, so sinus congestion is very serious.
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