Pet care - Rabbits
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The
right pet for you?Rabbits are difficult to look after. They need lots of space, and large homes that can be expensive to create. Before getting any pet, think very hard about whether you can provide everything it needs.
What do rabbits need?
- Companionship - to be with other rabbits or humans. The
widespread practice of keeping
rabbits and guinea pigs together is not recommended.
- A mixed diet of grass, rabbit pellets, apples, carrots, dandelions and a good quantity of hay.
- A constant supply of fresh, clean drinking water in a drip feed bottle with metal spout.
- A large weatherproof home off the ground, out of direct sunlight and strong winds. Move to an indoor area or porch in cold weather. Many homes sold in pet shops are too small.
- A separate covered sleeping area for each animal.
- A clean layer of wood shavings and plenty of hay or shredded paper for bedding.
- Daily exercise in a large, safe grassy area.
- Rabbits burrow, so ensure the enclosure is sunk into the ground, escape-proof and safe from predators.
- Their home to be cleaned every day and bedding changed weekly.
- A gnawing block to wear down long teeth.
- To be brushed every day if they have a long coat.
- To be neutered at an early age. Ask your vet.
- Injections to prevent serious diseases.
- To be taken to a vet if they are ill or injured.
- To be looked after when you are on holiday.
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