Instructions Step 1: Recognize that neutered rabbits are healthier. They generally live longer, and the risk of certain cancers is eliminated in neutered rabbits. Step 2: Neuter your rabbit to quell aggressive behavior. Biting and destructive digging are...
Hi my name is Sarah and this is Halibut, and I am one of the exotic technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to provide you with some helpful information on owning a rabbit. Rabbits can be kept in...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Rabbit Rabbit treats Rabbit toys Instructions Step 1: Sit near your rabbit with a treat in your hand. You should be no more than a few feet away. Step 2: Call out a command such as "here" or "come" and the bunny's...
Instructions Step 1: Determine what ails your rabbit by observing his behavior and taking note of any changes in habits. Behavioral changes or physical changes such as diarrhea, constipation, loss of fur or not eating can all be indicative of an illness...
Instructions Step 1: Ask your local pet shop for a list of veterinarians who specialize in the care of rabbits. Before you pick a vet, you should make certain he has experience in caring for rabbits that are household pets. Step 2: Determine whether your...
Instructions Step 1: Take note of the exact symptoms your rabbit is experiencing. Tell your vet what you notice, what food your rabbit is eating and what kind of bedding is in the cage. This will be helpful to your vet in determining what is wrong...
Instructions Step 1: Decide on the breed of rabbit you want as a pet before you buy a cage. Different breeds have different needs. Step 2: Determine the size of the cage. Know the size of the rabbit and ask a salesperson for the right size of food dish...
Instructions Step 1: Check for changes in behavior. More so than pets like dogs and cats, rabbits are creatures of habit. Any change in a rabbit's behavior is a potential sign that something is up. Look for strange movements, differences in sleeping...
Instructions Step 1: Make sure your rabbit is spayed or neutered. Aggression could be the result of hormones running rampant if your aggressive rabbit is not altered. In addition to helping calm your rabbit's hormones, spaying or neutering your house...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Newspaper Litterbox Pelleted litter Step 1: Lay newspaper in the bottom of the rabbit's cage. When the rabbit urinates, tear off the paper with the urine on it and put it in the litterbox. Put rabbit pellets in the...
Instructions Step 1: Remember that rabbits need to chew. If you do not provide suitable chew toys for your pet, he will find his own chew toys. His favorites tend to be things like wooden baseboards and chair legs. To avoid having your rabbit do damage...
Hi my name is Sarah and this is Halibut, and I am one of the exotic technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to provide you with some helpful information on owning a rabbit. When you are picking your...
Hi my name is Sarah and this is Halibut, and I am one of the exotic technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to provide you with some helpful information on owning a rabbit. It is important that when...
Instructions Step 1: If possible, observe their babies. Baby rabbits are born hairless, blind and unable to walk. Baby hares are fully furred, have their eyes open and can walk soon after birth. Step 2: Look at the underside of the tail. Rabbits have...
Hi my name is Sarah and this is Halibut, and I am one of the exotic technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to provide you with some helpful information on owning a rabbit. As far as toys go, some...
Hi my name is Sarah and this is Halibut, and I am one of the exotic technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to provide you with some helpful information on owning a rabbit. After acquiring a rabbit...
Instructions Step 1: Cut your pet rabbit's nails every three to four months. This can be done by using pet nail clippers. Your vet's office or local pet supply store will have this tool. By clipping the nails regularly, the rabbit is less likely to...
Instructions Step 1: Inform yourself by visiting the House Rabbit Society's website for information about children and pet rabbits (see Resources below). Step 2: Understand the difference between the popular idea of a bunny rabbit--adorable and cuddly...
Instructions Step 1: Keep your pet rabbit in your house. Though rabbits need a safe, rabbit-proofed area or home that they can be in when you're not around, they do well as house pets with a little training. Keeping your rabbit in your own living space...
Instructions Step 1: Supervise children around pet rabbits. Although a child never intends to hurt her pet, it's the parent's responsibility to keep these fragile rabbits safe from accidental falls or rowdy play. Likewise, pet rabbits bite and scratch...
Hi my name is Sarah and this is Halibut, and I am one of the exotic technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to provide you with some helpful information on owning a rabbit. When you are considering...
Instructions Step 1: Attend your county or state fair during the rabbit and small animal competitions. Step 2: Visit the rabbit cages and take notes about the breeds you find especially interesting. Note their sizes, colors, ages and coats. Step 3: Ask...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Rabbit trap Rabbit bait Live trapping license, if required Step 1: Track the paths used by the rabbits to enter your garden area or around your yard where they've been chewing and causing damage to plants. If your...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Rabbit Treats Toys Step 1: Establish a good relationship with your rabbit before you begin training. Give him treats and spend time with him. Make sure that he has room to play and a quiet environment in which he...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Cage materials Rabbit litter Rabbit food Fresh vegetables Hay Water bottle Toys Step 1: Read up on rabbits before you make the decision to adopt. Rabbits are usually very friendly, social creatures, but they can...