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Having a Rabbit at Home

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The rabbit is certainly one of the most loved pets, but you need to be careful and understand what the precautions are for keeping a rabbit at home.

Good rules for having a rabbit at home

First we need to remember that a rabbit needs the same resources as a dog or a cat in terms of time, money and attention. You need a water bowl, quality rabbit food, toys and a litter tray, as well as a good dose of physical activity. If this is not enough, you will have to give him your attention every day.
Rabbits have unique personalities and require special attention . In fact, they feel lonely and depressed if they don't have relationships with men every day. But avoid cuddling him too much. Even though he looks like an adorable little ball of fur, he doesn't appreciate being touched too often.

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Children, especially rambunctious ones, can be very frightening to rabbits. These animals feel like they are being attacked by a predator when a small child screams and becomes agitated in their presence. They can also have aggressive reactions , so be careful.

Rabbit-proof your home. Before purchasing one of these animals, you need to make sure that it cannot get hurt by scampering around the house. Rabbits will also chew any cords they can reach, so be sure to cover or make inaccessible all electrical cords , computer cords, and any other wires. Purchase some hard plastic conduits or tubes to run the cables through so they can be hidden.
Knowing what your rabbit eats is very important to keep it healthy.
Give your rabbit plenty of hay, it is the basis of his diet. Choose only quality products . He will also like fruit in small quantities, never watery and gradually getting used to it, instead avoiding chocolate, biscuits and carbohydrates such as pasta and bread.

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Don't leave any houseplants around the house , they are truly a temptation, but even those that seem most unsuspecting could be poisonous.

The rabbit's cage must be of a size suitable for its size , a shelter for the night, a place where it can do its business. It must be equipped with accessories: an indispensable element is the water dispenser, a feeder, a hay holder and a litter tray.

Coat care should never be neglected. It is a good idea to get a suitable brush and brush it at least 2 times a week.

A rabbit needs to roam and move around to explore. It's part of his natural being.

If you plan to get a pair of opposite-sex rabbits, you must sterilize them. Remember that even two children of the same mother will reproduce with each other. Furthermore, female rabbits become sexually active as early as five months of age. If you don't have the male neutered, he will urinate everywhere and try to copulate with animals of all kinds.

Check your rabbit's teeth once a month, you need to keep an eye on their constant growth, helping them with suitable foods that encourage their chewing activity. They can become misaligned and need to be filed. If you notice misalignment of the teeth, a lot of drool near the mouth or feeding problems, take him to the vet.
Help your rabbit not overheat. Since these animals have thick fur, they do best in cool environments .
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Finally, remember that rabbits are very long-lived , they can live from 6 to 12 years depending on the breed. The commitment can be for more than a decade.

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