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How To Raise Rabbits?

Cute, fuzzy, fluffy, and hopping mad, who doesn’t love these adorable creatures, also known as bunnies? Rabbits are like little furballs who love to get cuddles. Did you know? Rabbits have their eyes placed at the sides of their heads so they can get an almost 360-degree view but their blind spot the placed right in front of their noses!

But cute as they may be, taking care of rabbits is equally important as rabbits may fall prone to diseases and predators. As health requires healthy food, the appropriate diet you should give to your rabbits is a daily diet of mostly hay, some green and leafy vegetables would be a treat, and a limited number of pellets. Hay is the most important part of a rabbit’s daily intake, and it should make up the bulk of a rabbit’s diet. However, you should never feed your rabbits chocolate as it is deadly.

Some diseases that your rabbit may transmit are Myxomatosis and RHD. Both diseases can be transmitted by flies. As prevention is better than cure, therefore, you must avoid flies and other biting parasites which can reduce the risk of disease in your rabbit. There are vaccinations such as Nobivac Myxo-RHD Plus to reduce the chances of death. During an outbreak, do not feed hay produced in the local area as it may be contaminated. Try to get an annual wellness checkup from your vet as they can examine their teeth and weight and other systems. If any problems are there in these areas your pet may face illnesses that are, otherwise, undetected.

Cleanliness is like a shield to protect you from diseases, so it is important to groom your rabbit. Firstly, brush your rabbit at least once a week, trim their nails accordingly, and lastly, do not bathe your rabbit as it can be traumatic for them and provide a shock for them. Before bringing in a rabbit first you must bunny proof your house. Make your rabbits comfortable and give them space and time to run and exercise. A pen for your rabbit should be big enough to stand upright, run and lie down. Make sure that it is not wire bottomed pen as rabbits may have sore paws. Since a clean environment is a safe environment, it is crucial to clean your rabbit’s cage and litter box once every week. Use white vinegar to clean your rabbit’s litter box, clean the food and water bowl and change the water and food daily. Change the soiled bedding daily. Use straw as it makes excellent bedding and is easy to change every day.

Before you go out to adopt a rabbit, you must know that rabbits need gentle care and attention. Rabbits are easy to raise and by following the simple tips mentioned above, you can have a blast with your rabbit and enjoy furry cuddles.

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