Rabbit Health & Care
The House Rabbit society, a nonprofit rescue and educational organization, notes that rabbits are smart, social creatures that can be great companions to both people and household pets. Keep your "bunny buddy" healthy and happy by following some basic health and care advice. Does this Spark an idea?
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Health
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The House Rabbit Society's website provides information about common health concerns involving rabbits. For example, passing red urine is normal, unless accompanied by a fever or loss of appetite. To avoid liver damage, use newspaper to line the cage instead of cedar or pine shavings. For good dental health, some rabbits will need their teeth trimmed down from time to time by a vet.
Care
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In order to ensure the smooth transition of a rabbit into your home, the society recommends having a bunny spayed or neutered to reduce aggression. Rabbits also need to be house trained with a litter box, and your home will need to be "bunny-proofed," which means keeping electrical cords out of reach.
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Considerations
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The House Rabbit Society notes that rabbits don't tolerate the heat well and overheating can be fatal. To keep your bunny cool and comfortable, the society suggests keeping them in the shade and placing a fan near the cage. You also can put a piece of ceramic tile or frozen plastic bottle of water in a rabbit's cage for it to lean on when it gets warm.
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References
- Photo Credit rabbit image by Allyson Ricketts from Fotolia.com
