Advice on the care of pet rabbits
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What should I look for when selecting a rabbit as a pet?
Rabbits can be bought from pet stores or through breeders. Sadly, they are bred more for their appealing looks than for their good natures although there are more breeders out there breeding for temperament as you would a dog or cat....more
Feeding your rabbit properly
Feeding your rabbit is easy. Grass or good quality hay and a selection of fresh food (or a nutritionally balanced complete rabbit food) and a constant supply of fresh water are all that's required......more
Preventing flystrike in rabbits
Blowflies cause this disease by laying their eggs in the fur of a rabbit’s hindquarters or any material that will provide the maggots with food.......more
Myxomatosis - what you should know as a rabbit owner
The Myxomatosis virus originates from South America where it causes a mild disease in the wild rabbit population. European rabbits had been introduced to Australia by early colonists but by the 1950’s the rabbit population was out of control as they had no natural enemy.....more
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Neutered rabbits often live longer, and make better pets
In Male Rabbits neutering (from 4 months) will:
- Reduce aggression
- Make him more of a pet and less likely to bite
- Allow him to be kept in mixed rabbit company without inter-male aggression, or unwanted baby rabbits appearing.
- Stop spraying when handled
In Female Rabbits neutering (from 5 months before she gets too fat), will:
- Stop the development of cancer of the womb.
- Reduce aggression
- Stop the development of false pregnancy states.
- Makes them better pets.
- Stops development of pyometra - a womb infection which can be fatal in rabbits.
