Does Your Rabbit Need Better Care?

When you adopt a rabbit you have to understand how to take care of it. Rabbits are not too difficult to care for, but you will still need to get the basic information. Rabbits are tame animals, but when they are socialized they can be a great friend. You just need to handle her daily and let her dictate what she wants. She may not want to cuddle, but she probably will be happy sitting next to you which can be just as nice.

Food is an important part of care, so lets take a look at what your rabbit needs. They are much like people in that they like a varied diet. They will really enjoy different treats. Pellets are a great start, but your rabbit will also need vegetables and hay.

You should avoid feeding your rabbit grass directly from outside. It can cause illness from parasites and pesticides. Vegetables are great for your rabbit, but they should be limited. Rabbits love sweet things, but you should not overload their diet with fruits and dry food should also be given in reasonable amounts.

Your rabbit needs good housing. It should be roomy enough for your rabbit to feel comfortable and to also provide room for a litter box and the food and water dishes.

It is best to choose a cage that does not have a wire bottom. Your rabbit can injure his feet on a wire bottom cage. You should look into putting some type of material on the bottom if you do choose a wire bottom cage. You also need to provide your rabbit with cardboard, paper or chew toys so he can chew.

Also remember that as much as your rabbit might look like couch potato, he will still need to exercise. Some people let their rabbits free-range in their home, while other people let them out for supervised playtime.

If you decide to let your rabbit exercise out of doors, make sure that you only let him out in a fenced in area and that you keep an eye on them. Ideally, your rabbit will be able to roam about for a few hours at a time every day. This keeps your rabbit fit and it will also prevent fretful or self-destructive behavior.

There are many things you must keep in mind to properly care for your rabbit. The things above are a great start. You also need to think about other things. For example, coat care is required to keep it looking good. You may also need further special care if your rabbit is older.