Train That Dog!

If you are looking for a friendly and loveable pet there really is no better choice than a rabbit.You will find that a rabbit will often be happy to sit on your lap and be stroked and petted.If you decide to own a pet rabbit you need to play your part in ensuring it is happy and healthy. Therefore, rabbit care care should be an important consideration.Caring for a rabbit is relatively straight forward and is made easier by following the guidelines below.

A rabbit needs several basics which you must provide. These are a hutch, bedding, food and space to run around.Make sure the hutch you buy has enough space to accommodate a full size rabbit, with space to run and stand.In terms of space make sure the hutch is big enough to allow the rabbit to make at least 4 hops in any direction.Just like us, a rabbit likes to have a distinct area for certain activities, so make sure you allocate a space for sleep, a space for the toilet and a space in which to play.You will need a larger hutch if you have two or more rabbits.Bedding is important. Rabbits like to snuggle down at night and need to be kept warm.When lining your hutch use newspaper which should then be covered with dust free straw.Think carefully about where you position your hutch. Do not allow it to stand in direct sunlight for long periods of time and make sure it is in a well ventilated spot.Cover the hutch at night with a breathable fabric so the rabbit is not confronted with any night time predators such as foxes and cats.In addition to your hutch consider buying a run. Rabbits enjoy being allowed to hop around and a run provides them with a protective area in which to do this.

Rabbits have a simple but quite nutritionally specific diet. They need two types of fibre – digestible and indigestible.This is because it goes through their digestive system twice.Your rabbit does not need a high level of articicial sugar in its diet, so make sure you don’t feed it mass market rabbit museli.Search out a specialist rabbit food which contains the two essential fibres and you are giving your rabbit the best chance of a long and happy life.You can buy specialist rabbit food online or through your vet.In addition to rabbit food you can always treat your rabbit to everyday food items like turnip, celery, carrot and apple.

Rabbits really do make great pets, and these simple tips will go a long way in ensuring your pet rabbit has a long and happy life.