House Rabbit Care

Rabbits do make wonderful pets, they are very social animals, and love human interaction. However, they do require a lot of maintenance. They look very cuddly and cute, but rabbits do have a set of claws on them that can really cause some damage is used against you, all because they do not want to be cuddled.

A well trained and raised rabbit can really be a wonderful addition to your family. However, it does pay to do your research properly and even invest in a guide that will give you everything you will ever need to know about owning your own rabbit.

Before owning your rabbit, you need to decide weither or not they are going to live outside or if they can spend most of their time indoors with the family. If you are planning for them to live mainly outdoors, it pays to invest in a good cage. A good cage will provide them with protection from the elements and from other animals outside.

As a rabbit owner you need to ensure that your rabbit has plenty of food available, not only rabbit pallets, but they require a mixture or vegetables like carrots, lettuce and similar vegetables. This provides then with the roughage they require, along with the nutrients. Rabbits also require hay in their diets, they also need hay to sleep on.

If you are planning on getting a rabbit as a pet for your child to teach them about responsibility, it would pay to consider the age of your child. Very young child will not know how to handle the rabbit gently, and will not know how to care for them. For older children it can teach then responsibilities and how to handle an animal.

If you have young children and are planning on getting a rabbit as a pet for them, then it would pay to seriously consider another animal. Rabbits are fragile and often do not do well when around little children. Little ones tend to be loud, and usually not know how to handle the rabbit with care. For older children it can be a wonderful lesson in responsibility.

Libby Gerald is a avid rabbit owner and lover, she is sharing all her knowledge on House Rabbit Care. Get all the information you need about owning, training, and caring for your Rabbit Pets. Visit:House Rabbit Care. by Libby Gerald