Rabbits: A Good Pet Or A Bad Choice




Rabbits are one of the best house pets a person can have. They’re easily litter boxed trained and get along well with other pets. Yes, they do shed but no worse than cats or dogs. I have been raising rabbits for several years now and firmly believe that they make wonderful house pets.

When choosing a pet rabbit, it’s important to remember several things. One; make sure you choose a rabbit while it’s still young, about 6-8 weeks old. That way it can grow up with your family and have a chance to bond with them. Two; rabbits are very social animals and prefer to not be alone. That is why it is recommended to make sure you’ll be home often enough to spend time with it and care for it. Rabbits require lots of water and attention, and being neglected in any way can cause them to act out.

Three; young children and rabbits do not normally mix well together. If you do have a pet rabbit in a home with small children, make sure they know how to properly hold and care for it. Be sure the child knows not to tote it around too much as this may stress the rabbit out. Rabbits are very fragile creatures and need to be handled with care. It’s important that everyone in the household understand how to properly pick up and hold the rabbit. Four; a stressed out rabbit is not a behaved rabbit. The rabbit, if stressed out, may act out and not want to be held. It may scratch and bite, which is how they show their displeasure. Rabbits don’t communicate like you or I. If unhappy, they may scratch, bite, or squirm when held. They may tear things up such as papers or chords and they may even use the bathroom in places other than the litter box.

Also, it’s important to know that when introducing a new pet to the already existing house pets, to make sure that the existing ones are well-behaved, sociable, and not aggressive. The existing house pets need time to adjust to the new rabbit. And vice versa. They need an adjustment period and lots of attention from everyone in the house so no one feels neglected.

Lastly, it’s very important to do your homework before buying a rabbit. You want to make sure the new pet rabbit is a good fit for your family, especially with your children and any other house pets you may already have. If properly cared for, like any pet, your new rabbit will love you unconditionally. They have their active moments and their quiet, calm moments. When properly loved, cared for, and attended to, they can be very affectionate and a best friend.





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