Is a Rabbit the Right Choice for a Pet?

Finding a good rabbit veterinarian can be difficult. Many veterinarians know about dogs and cats, but few know about rabbits. Certain drugs that are fine for cats and dogs are deadly to rabbits, including Moxicillin, Lincomycin, Clindamycin. Also, vet care for rabbits is often very expensive since most vets classify rabbits with exotic animals (even though they are one of the most popular pet animals!)

Rabbits must be fed a good rabbit pellet. They cannot live off of lettuce and carrots. In fact, they should not be fed iceberg lettuce at all because it can cause them to have digestive problems.

If you get a female bunny, she should be spayed to prevent unwanted pregnancies and to prevent uterine cancer, which is very common in rabbits.

Some bucks, and even some does, do spray urine to mark their territory. Spaying or neutering will usually solve this, but it is best to get it done BEFORE the rabbit starts spraying.

Rabbits cannot tolerate direct sunlight or very hot temperatures. They can handle the cold better, if they are properly cared for and precautions are taken, but heat and sunlight are deadly. The best place for a pet bunny is in the house, with you!

Many rabbits can be litter box trained, but be aware that some will never learn. Even those that do will often leave a few dry poops here and there, but they are easily vacuumed or swept up.

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