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While many think of rabbits as children's pets, more and more adult homes are
discovering rabbits to be the perfect fit. Most active at dusk and dawn, they are on the
same schedule as many working households. And as quiet, graceful beings, they make
exceptional neighbors in thin walled apartments and townhouses.
The domestic rabbit is a peaceful soul with a mischievous sense of fun. They bound and
leap and hop about exploring everything in their environment. Weighing anywhere from 2
- 20 pounds, rabbits can be trained to use a litter box and respond to their name. In
order to fully enjoy their lighthearted personalities, daily freedom to explore
rabbit-proofed areas of the home and to snuggle with their human family is strongly
recommended.
Taken from ASPCA web site.
discovering rabbits to be the perfect fit. Most active at dusk and dawn, they are on the
same schedule as many working households. And as quiet, graceful beings, they make
exceptional neighbors in thin walled apartments and townhouses.
The domestic rabbit is a peaceful soul with a mischievous sense of fun. They bound and
leap and hop about exploring everything in their environment. Weighing anywhere from 2
- 20 pounds, rabbits can be trained to use a litter box and respond to their name. In
order to fully enjoy their lighthearted personalities, daily freedom to explore
rabbit-proofed areas of the home and to snuggle with their human family is strongly
recommended.
Taken from ASPCA web site.
Myth 1: Rabbits are great, low maintenance pets.
Reality: Although they don't need to be walked like dogs, rabbits are anything but low
maintenance. Their quarters need daily cleaning, and fresh food and water must be
offered daily, including a salad of well washed, dark green leafy vegetables. Certain
rabbit health problems can become chronic and can require regular (and sometimes
expensive) veterinary treatment. To complicate the picture, veterinarians skilled in
rabbit medicine are often hard to find.
Myth 2: Rabbits only live a year or two, so no long commitment is necessary.
Reality: Well cared for indoor rabbits can live 7-10 years, and some live into their
teens. This is approximately the same life span as some breeds of dogs, and requires
the same long-term commitment.
Myth 3: Rabbits do not need veterinary care the way dogs and cats do.
Reality: Although rabbits in the USA do not require annual vaccinations, nevertheless,
regular veterinary checkups help to detect small problems before they become big
ones. Companion rabbits should be spayed/neutered by veterinarians experienced in
rabbit surgery. This not only reduces hormone-driven behaviors such as lunging,
mounting, spraying, and boxing, but also protects females from the risk of uterine
cancer, the incidence of which can exceed 50% as rabbits grow old.
Myth 4: Rabbits are happiest outdoors in a backyard hutch.
Reality: Rabbits kept outdoors in hutches are often forgotten and neglected once the
novelty wears off. Far too frequently, they are relegated to a life of "solitary
confinement" and are subject to extremes of weather, as well as to diseases spread by
fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes all of which can adversely affect their health and life span.
They can die of a heart attack from the very approach of a predator - even if the rabbit
is not attacked or bitten. Rabbits are gregarious creatures that enjoy social contact
with their human caretakers. The easiest way to provide social stimulation for a
companion rabbit is to house him indoors, as a member of the family.
Myth 5: Rabbits are rather dirty and have a strong odor.
Reality: Rabbits are immaculately clean, and once they have matured and are
spayed/neutered, they go to great lengths not to soil their living quarters. They will
readily use a litter box and if the box is cleaned or changed daily, there is no offensive
odor.
Myth 6: Rabbits love to be picked up and cuddled and do not scratch or bite.
Reality: Although some rabbits tolerate handling quite well, many do not like to be
picked up and carried. If rabbits are mishandled they will learn to nip to protect
themselves. If they feel insecure when carried they may scratch to get down.
Unspayed/unneutered rabbits often exhibit territorial behavior such as "boxing" or
nipping when their territory is "invaded" by the owner.
Myth 7: Rabbits - especially dwarf breeds - do not scratch or bite.
Reality: Rabbits have powerful hind legs designed for running and jumping. They need
living space that will permit them ample freedom of movement even when they are
confined. Dwarf rabbits tend to be more active and energetic than some of the larger
breeds, and require relatively more space.
Myth 8: Rabbits can be left alone for a day or two when owners travel.
Reality: Rabbits need daily monitoring. Problems that are relatively minor in some
species (a day or two of anorexia) may be life threatening in rabbits, and require
immediate veterinary attention.
Myth 9: Rabbits do fine with a bowl of rabbit food and some daily carrots.
Reality: The single most important component of a rabbit's diet is grass hay, which
should be provided, free choice, daily. Rabbit pellets should be given only in very limited
quantities.
Mary E. Cotter, Ed.D. 2002
Courtesy of
Mary E. Cotter, Ed.D.
House Rabbit Society
Reality: Although they don't need to be walked like dogs, rabbits are anything but low
maintenance. Their quarters need daily cleaning, and fresh food and water must be
offered daily, including a salad of well washed, dark green leafy vegetables. Certain
rabbit health problems can become chronic and can require regular (and sometimes
expensive) veterinary treatment. To complicate the picture, veterinarians skilled in
rabbit medicine are often hard to find.
Myth 2: Rabbits only live a year or two, so no long commitment is necessary.
Reality: Well cared for indoor rabbits can live 7-10 years, and some live into their
teens. This is approximately the same life span as some breeds of dogs, and requires
the same long-term commitment.
Myth 3: Rabbits do not need veterinary care the way dogs and cats do.
Reality: Although rabbits in the USA do not require annual vaccinations, nevertheless,
regular veterinary checkups help to detect small problems before they become big
ones. Companion rabbits should be spayed/neutered by veterinarians experienced in
rabbit surgery. This not only reduces hormone-driven behaviors such as lunging,
mounting, spraying, and boxing, but also protects females from the risk of uterine
cancer, the incidence of which can exceed 50% as rabbits grow old.
Myth 4: Rabbits are happiest outdoors in a backyard hutch.
Reality: Rabbits kept outdoors in hutches are often forgotten and neglected once the
novelty wears off. Far too frequently, they are relegated to a life of "solitary
confinement" and are subject to extremes of weather, as well as to diseases spread by
fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes all of which can adversely affect their health and life span.
They can die of a heart attack from the very approach of a predator - even if the rabbit
is not attacked or bitten. Rabbits are gregarious creatures that enjoy social contact
with their human caretakers. The easiest way to provide social stimulation for a
companion rabbit is to house him indoors, as a member of the family.
Myth 5: Rabbits are rather dirty and have a strong odor.
Reality: Rabbits are immaculately clean, and once they have matured and are
spayed/neutered, they go to great lengths not to soil their living quarters. They will
readily use a litter box and if the box is cleaned or changed daily, there is no offensive
odor.
Myth 6: Rabbits love to be picked up and cuddled and do not scratch or bite.
Reality: Although some rabbits tolerate handling quite well, many do not like to be
picked up and carried. If rabbits are mishandled they will learn to nip to protect
themselves. If they feel insecure when carried they may scratch to get down.
Unspayed/unneutered rabbits often exhibit territorial behavior such as "boxing" or
nipping when their territory is "invaded" by the owner.
Myth 7: Rabbits - especially dwarf breeds - do not scratch or bite.
Reality: Rabbits have powerful hind legs designed for running and jumping. They need
living space that will permit them ample freedom of movement even when they are
confined. Dwarf rabbits tend to be more active and energetic than some of the larger
breeds, and require relatively more space.
Myth 8: Rabbits can be left alone for a day or two when owners travel.
Reality: Rabbits need daily monitoring. Problems that are relatively minor in some
species (a day or two of anorexia) may be life threatening in rabbits, and require
immediate veterinary attention.
Myth 9: Rabbits do fine with a bowl of rabbit food and some daily carrots.
Reality: The single most important component of a rabbit's diet is grass hay, which
should be provided, free choice, daily. Rabbit pellets should be given only in very limited
quantities.
Mary E. Cotter, Ed.D. 2002
Courtesy of
Mary E. Cotter, Ed.D.
House Rabbit Society
Take a look at our wish list at the bottom of the page!
Otto is a
male Mix-Breed, approximately 1 year, neutered. I believe he is part
Lop however his ears do not completely lop over. He is all white
with red eyes. He loves attention and being petted but likes to get
out and run and explore.
