My Pet Rabbits

Rabbits have a bad habit; they pee anywhere, so it is very important that you provide them a proper training. The reason for peeing anywhere is that they try to mark their territory. You can fix this problem by neutering your rabbit. But this is only effective if your rabbit is urinating for territorial purposes only.  Rabbits can urinate for a number of reasons. Some of the most common are not having enough litter boxes, medical problems and behavioural problems.So potty training is the must you should go for. Basically when your rabbit uses a litter box, reward him with a good treat.

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There are three main things that you need to check every week: eyes, nose and rear end. Rabbit’s eyes usually do not have any discharge. It may be due to scratching. If the nose is runny, then it is the sign that something is wrong. Also check if its rare end is dirty. If it is, do immediately contact a veterinary doctor.

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Diagnosis of this disease is based upon the clinical signs of diarrhea, lethargy, weight loss, anorexia and/or dehydration. In addition, the dietary history of the rabbit is analyzed. Lack of roughage in a diet is a major contributor to the presence of gastrointestinal diseases resulting in the clinical signs described above. Bacterial pathogens such as Clostridium spiroforme (present normally as part of the gastrointestinal flora of rabbits) and Escherichia coli (E.coli) (not present normally in the gastrointestinal flora of rabbits) are found in the gastrointestinal tract of a rabbit that has been feed a diet high in carbohydrates.

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Rabbits are fragile and so is their heart. Because of this, they tend to overheat easily which can lead to death. So it is very important for you to keep in mind that you provide them enough heat, but also provide them with a way to escape that if they feel too hot. Rabbits dissipate that extra heat only through their useful ears. Do monitor your rabbits in the winter and always provide a shelter, but remember they are no colder than you in your thick coat, gloves and mittens. Keep the area they sleep and play clean by removing the rabbit droppings as needed. Some rabbits are very clean and will only go in one area, making the cleaning process very easy, others will spread their droppings all over and it will take more work to ensure the cleanliness of the hutch.

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Outdoor rabbits demand extra care as weather conditions can cause havoc for them. There heat tolerance is fairly low which can cause heatstroke and stress. So it is very important that you take proper care in summers and check if your rabbit is not stressed. Their hutch should be in shade and you need to provide them frozen water bottles and ice packs. Keep on supplying fresh water for drinking. Provide warm bedding with a lot of hay in winters as rabbits ten to burn a lot of calories to stay warm. Along with this, provide them a clean environment, by cleaning the hutches on regular basis and keeping ventilated. Keep a check for any wounds and cuts.

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Rabbits are very fragile and that is why it is very important that you take proper care. There are three main things that you need to keep in mind for proper care: feed the correct diet, neuter or spay and vaccinate. The most important is diet as improper diet can lead to weight gain. Obesity may also lead to skin problems and sore hocks. Also make sure that you neuter or spay your rabbit. Proper and timely vaccination is also very important as it saves your rabbit from deadly diseases like myxomatosis and VHD. It is recommended that you provide a preventable vaccine every six months.

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Very few rabbits feel anything but terror when being picked up and held. Rabbits communicate with each other through scents, and for us humans, this language is impossible to understand. The best way we can interpret our rabbit, is by trying to read the body language and the few sounds the rabbit makes. At the end of this page, you’ll find an overview of the biggest compliments your rabbit can give you. Rabbits make different sounds and show distinct body language. It is important that the owner should get good knowledge about this.

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All animals are fragile and get sick from time to time. So it is very important that you keep on observing them time and again. You need to take note of any changes that happen in his body. If you see that anything is wrong, immediately separate it from other rabbits. Keep plenty of food and water available for the sick rabbit. Clean the cage often and provide lots and lots of hay. Make sure that you take it to a vet on timely basis for vaccine.

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It is important that you take special care of a sick rabbit especially from a veterinary instruction. Provide warm environment to a sick rabbit, preferably keep him indoors. Set up an indoor cage with some blankets and a litter tray in it and make sure there is always clean, fresh water available. Rabbit medicines commonly given at home such as Metacam, Baytril, Panacur and Fibreplex are administered orally so it important you know how to syringe feed your rabbit

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The real challenge of being a pet owner is in the quest of being able to decide when confronted by a dilemma that entails both an advantage and a disadvantage. As a pet owner, your decisions must be anchored solely on your desire to provide the best for your pet. You cannot decide on a whim; rather, you ought to always consider the welfare of your beloved rabbit. When it comes to spaying and neutering your rabbit, you really should give it a lot of thought. You have to weigh things carefully so that you will steer yourself clear from blunders.

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