CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOYS FOR YOUR RABBIT

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOYS FOR YOUR RABBIT
By: Andrew Massaro

Keeping a pet rabbit means keeping it entertained. Rabbits are alert, intelligent, playful animals that require mental stimulation for a full life. Apart from having free time to roam the house, or at the very least an enclosed area outside their cage, rabbits can benefit a lot from having playthings around. Here are some guidelines for how to pick out toys that will be right for your rabbit.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT HAY FOR YOUR RABBITS HEALTH

CHOOSING THE RIGHT HAY FOR YOUR RABBITS HEALTH
By: Andrew Massaro

Hay is the most important element in your rabbit's diet, but not all hay is the same. Hay is made from the cutting and curing of grass, such as Brome or Timothy grass, or certain legumes, such as Alfalfa. The importance of hay in a rabbit's diet is due to it's high content of long-strand fiber. Rabbits, like horses and certain other animals, are Hindgut Fermenters. This means that they process less-digestible plant matter, such as cellulose, in a portion of their intestines called the cecum. The cecum contains a veritable bacterial soup, which when in a state of healthy equilibrium is able to efficiently process materials the rabbit would otherwise be unable to digest. Also, fiber maintains digestive health and "regularity" in rabbits as it does in humans. This is even more important for rabbits, though, due to their grooming behavior. Rabbits clean themselves by licking their fur, like cats. Unlike cats, they are unable to regurgitate hairballs, which means they must pass the hair as waste. The long strands of fiber in hay stems provide the roughage necessary to push these hairballs through the digestive system. If this process fails to take place, the rabbit's gastrointestinal tract will become blocked, and the rabbit will die of starvation. This is one of the most common causes of death for domestic rabbits.
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SAFELY GIVING YOUR RABBIT A BATH

SAFELY GIVING YOUR RABBIT A BATH
By: Andrew Massaro

Rabbits are naturally clean animals that groom themselves frequently. Apart from regular brushing to prevent the formation of hairballs, they should not normally require any extra bathing. Some pet owners, particularly those who intend to show their rabbits, may want to go an extra step to keep their rabbits smelling fresh and free of dirt.
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THE SAFE AND EASY WAY TO MAINTAIN YOUR RABBITS NAILS

THE SAFE AND EASY WAY TO MAINTAIN YOUR RABBITS NAILS
By: Andrew Massaro

Rabbit nails grow quickly, and can become long and sharp in a fairly short space of time. Apart from making them more difficult to handle, as the long nails can deliver a nasty scratch, rabbits kept in wire cages are at risk of getting a nail stuck between wires and tearing it out. Unless your rabbit has lots of opportunities for digging or scratching on hard surfaces, you'll probably need to trim his nails periodically- every 6-8 weeks or so. Unless you choose to take your rabbit to the vet or a professional groomer to have its nails trimmed, you'll want to take note of a few tips before trying it yourself.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT RABBIT TREATS

THE TRUTH ABOUT RABBIT TREATS
By: Andrew Massaro

Many rabbit owners come to think of their rabbits as children. They lavish their bunnies with all the indulgence and attention one might give to a small child, never missing an opportunity to slip Flopsy a treat. Unfortunately, rabbits that are consistently spoiled by overfeeding of treats, and especially the wrong treats, will suffer severe health problems. Excessive snacking is a common cause of obesity and other health problems in pet rabbits, but is easily avoided by following some common-sense guidelines.
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BRUSHING YOUR RABBIT FOR HIS HEALTH

BRUSHING YOUR RABBIT FOR HIS HEALTH
By: Andrew Massaro

You may be surprised to learn that brushing your rabbit's coat is more than a cosmetic concern - it can actually be a matter of life and death. This is because rabbits, like cats, lick their fur as part of their regular grooming activity, swallowing some hair in the process. Unlike cats, rabbits are unable to regurgitate hairballs from their stomach. Ideally, the rabbit will pass the hairball with its scat, but if the hairball is too large, or the rabbit isn't getting enough fiber in its diet, the hair may cause a blockage, resulting in starvation and death. The best way to prevent this from happening (apart from good nutrition) is brushing the rabbit's fur on a weekly basis. This assumes a short-hair breed. If you have a long-hair rabbit, and choose not to keep the fur clipped short, you'll want to brush every day or two instead.
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PICKING OUT THE BEST SIZE INDOOR RABBIT CAGE

PICKING OUT THE BEST SIZE INDOOR RABBIT CAGE
By: Andrew Massaro

Providing a sufficiently spacious home for your rabbit is an important factor in keeping it happy and healthy. Rabbits in the wild are active, inquisitive animals who spend a lot of time exploring, foraging, and playing. Domestic rabbits need opportunities for the same kinds of activities if they are to lead long, full lives. The alternative is a rabbit that is obese, listless, destructive, or sick.
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