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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
There are 27 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
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Rabbits are extremely lovable pets. They are gentle, mischievous and also very sociable. However, you also need to put a lot of effort into taking care of a pet rabbit. Like all pets, rabbits need a clean, healthy environment and the right food to thrive.
Steps
Build a Rabbit Cage
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Decide if you want to keep your rabbit indoors or outdoors. Some rabbit owners prefer the outdoor living area, because rabbits enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Many outdoor rabbit cages include a fenced-in living area, with an area to run and jump because the space outside the house is always spacious. Other experts say that because rabbits are sociable creatures, they benefit more from being indoors and close to people.
- If you decide to keep rabbits outdoors, you need to protect them from the sun and rain.
- Outdoor rabbits need extra bedding when the weather turns cold. If the temperature drops below freezing, you should move the rabbit’s cage into a safer environment, such as a garage or barn. [1] X Research Source
- Be aware that outdoors rabbits are not protected from predators—the sight of a predator while you’re locked in a cage can cause a heart attack in your rabbit. [2] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Outdoor rabbits are also at risk of infection.
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Choose the appropriate type of barn. Consider the size of the cage so that your pet has enough living space. You also need to be aware of the floor: rabbits don’t have padded feet like cats or dogs, and standing on a wire floor can be painful for them. [3] X Research Sources
- The cage should be large enough for the rabbit to stand upright, lie down, and move freely. [4] X Research Sources
- If using a mesh floor, you should put a board or mat on the floor so that the rabbit’s paws don’t get hurt or get stuck in the hole. [5] X Research Sources
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Build a jumping field for rabbits. Pets need daily exercise, and the large yard allows the rabbit to move around without having to jump inside and bump into something dangerous. Hares can easily move hundreds of meters in a day, so having a safe space to run around is important for your rabbit. [6] X Research Sources
- If there is not enough living space in the house for the rabbit, you can move the rabbit to your yard, but it must be securely fenced in case the rabbit tries to run away. Always keep the playground in the shade and provide enough water for the rabbit. If there is no shade in the yard, you need to erect a removable “roof” to shade the yard. [7] X Research Sources
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Make your rabbit comfortable. Rabbits should be kept in a cool, dry place, ideally between 16-21 degrees Celsius . [8] X Research Source Build a rabbit cage in a quiet place indoors or out in the yard, and make sure the rabbit does not being harassed by other animals. [9] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- Get your new rabbit acclimated to your home before you expose them to large pets like dogs. This can be stressful and overwhelming. It is important for rabbits and other pets to get along, but the process should be done step by step and under close supervision. [10] X Research Source
Rabbit Care
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Feed your rabbit a healthy diet. Your rabbit’s meal should include grass, fresh vegetables, thimothy hay or oat hay. You can also feed your rabbits store-bought compressed grass. [11] X Research Source
- You should feed your rabbit a high-fiber fodder daily, but only in small amounts, to prevent health problems. Rabbits weighing less than 2 kg can eat 1/4 cup of compressed grass. As a general rule, if your rabbit weighs more than 2 kg, you can add 1/4 cup of compressed grass daily, which corresponds to each 1 kg of the rabbit’s weight. [12] X Research Source
- Baby rabbits can eat dried alfalfa, but this grass is not good for the health of adult rabbits. You should switch to timothy grass when the rabbit is almost a year old. [13] X Research Source
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Give your rabbit clean water to drink every day. It is important to change the water every day to prevent bacteria from growing. If you use a bowl to hold water, you should choose one made of ceramic or metal, as this material is easy to clean. If you’re using a water bottle, you’ll need to check the straw every day to make sure it’s working properly. [14] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- Some pet owners prefer a water pitcher because it doesn’t spill as easily as a water bowl. Use the right water container for you and your rabbit.
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Clean your rabbit’s litter box every 2-4 days. This not only reduces unpleasant odors, but also helps keep rabbits healthy and happy. [15] X Research Source
- If you are just starting to potty train your rabbit, pay attention to how often the rabbit chooses where to go to the toilet. If you spread newspaper or put a litter box there, your rabbit will quickly learn how to use the litter box. [16] X Research Source
- You need to shovel the urine-soaked compressed wood each day out of the litter box to keep the rabbit and litter box smelling clean.
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Note that rabbits are dung-eaters. Rabbits excrete two types of feces: pellets (round, hard, and dry stools) and nocturnal droppings (larger in size, soft, and light in color). [17] X Source of Research Rabbits’ digestive systems require them to refeed their nocturnal droppings in order to absorb and digest the nutrients contained in the food. [18] X Research Sources
- When cleaning out the litter box, you should pour out the hard, dry pellets, but leave the poop at night. This type of manure is an important part of a rabbit’s diet.
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Clean the rabbit’s cage once a week.
- Use white vinegar to clean your rabbit’s litter box, or soak the entire tray in vinegar to remove stains. [19] X Research Source
- You need to clean the site every day. [20] X Research Source Clean the cage while the rabbit is playing in the yard.
- Replace the dirty bearing part daily. Straw is an ideal bedding material and is easily changed every day. [21] X Research Source
- Clean food bowls and change food daily. Rabbits should not be fed more than necessary. The amount of food should be appropriate for the size and weight of the rabbit. [22] X Research Source
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Take care of rabbits very much. Rabbits are close animals, so you need to pet them gently and often so that the rabbit feels comfortable when being held by humans. [23] X Trusted Source Best Friends Animal Society Go to Source
Hygiene for Rabbits
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Brush your rabbit at least once a week. Rabbits with long hair need to be brushed daily and trimmed regularly to maintain their coat no more than 3cm long. [24] X Research Source
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Remove tangled hair with a splitter or feather rake. Do not use scissors as this may injure the rabbit. [25] X Research Sources
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Trim the rabbit’s nails if necessary. If you don’t feel comfortable doing it alone, you can take your rabbit to the vet or an animal bather and groomer to do this step. [26] X Research Sources
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DO NOT bathe the rabbit. Bathing can be traumatic, and often unnecessary, because rabbits have a habit of self-cleaning. If you find that the rabbit’s fur is dirty, you can wipe it off with a wet cloth, but do not immerse the rabbit’s body in water. [27] X Research Source
Advice
- Pick up sticks in the yard and make them a resting place for rabbits. The rabbit may not be lying there but will still chew on the sticks.
- Buy a rabbit cage that you can easily clean any nook and cranny.
- If you buy a cage with a woven floor, after a while the rabbit’s feet are at risk of calluses or sores.
- Make sure your rabbit always has a cage lining thick enough to protect its feet.
- If your rabbit has leg pain from contact with the floor of the cage with wire, you can buy a plastic wire protector at the pet store.
- When cleaning the water tank, you need to pay attention to rinse the mouth of the straw with warm water to prevent bacteria from growing.
- Give your rabbit a playtime. This helps the rabbit to be happy and full of energy. Moreover, rabbits, like humans, need to be exercised every day.
- Buy a guide to raising rabbits.
- Never leave a rabbit unattended.
- If your rabbit is walking around in the yard, you can feed them dandelions (if pesticides are not available). You should know which plants are edible or inedible/poisonous to rabbits. [28] X Research Sources
Warning
- Rabbits do not need to be bathed because this makes them feel stressed.
- Do not overfeed your rabbit with fruit or vegetables as this can lead to diarrhea.
- Never trim a rabbit, unless it’s an Angora (smooth, long-haired rabbit). If you are concerned about cutting the hair of your Angora rabbit, you should leave it to an experienced breeder to do it for you.
- Do not give your rabbit chocolate. This type of food can be fatal if consumed in large amounts.
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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
There are 27 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 140,604 times.
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