Rabbits make wonderful pets and are adaptable to both indoor and
outdoor living. The House Rabbit Society, a national non-profit
organization recommends that you keep your rabbit in the house rather
than outdoors! Bunnies are responsive to their names and enjoy love
and attention. They are quiet, have a sweet temperament, interact with
other household pets and can be trained to a litter box.! Bunny care
is easy if you are aware of a few basic guidelines. Rabbits often get
ear mites which cause wax and debris to plug up in the ear canal. A
treatment with injections of medication called Ivernectin can be used
safely to kill ear mites without painful ear cleaning. Rabbits need to
chew on wood and should always have something interesting to chew on
and hide and burrow in for privacy. A cardboard box stuffed with hay
makes an inexpensive playbox. They need a balanced diet which includes
pellets, carrots, greens and vitamins. Rabbits tend to jump when they
are afraid. They have very powerful leg muscles and can literally
break their backs if frightened. It is best to hold a rabbit firmly in
front of his hips to prevent him from kicking so hard as to hurt
himself. Rabbits can be calmed or hypnotized by gently placing them on
their backs and rubbing their belly. They will remain your friend
forever!
