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Is there a document or website where I can find Bunny Care 101 or a rabbit care guide? - Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital

We've made one at our hospital. Otherwise, the House Rabbit Society is a great resource for rabbits. If you go to our website, we're trying to upload a bunch of husbandry-based guidelines for a couple of different species.

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How do I know what to feed a rabbit? - Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital

There are lots of good guidelines out there. We definitely have a nice big rabbit how-to if you come in and see us, but in general, unlimited grass-based hay is essential with access to water. Sometimes, a little bit of a rabbit pellet, leafy greens, and things like that in small amounts can be good additions to their diet.

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Does a rabbit need its nails and teeth trimmed? - Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital

Nails definitely need to be trimmed, just like any other animal and us. With teeth trimming, it depends. Some rabbits, unfortunately, have genetic predispositions where they do need them trimmed, but in general, the average rabbit should be able to keep their teeth worn down just by eating hay. That is definitely a professional matter. If your veterinarian says that it needs a tooth trim, it's done under anesthesia.

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Do I need to groom my rabbit? - Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital

Yes, brushing your rabbit is fantastic, especially during the shedding and molting season. Because of cleaning themselves, they can ingest a lot of that hair, and that can be problematic. So yes, helping them along, especially the Angoras, by just brushing them daily is perfect.

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Are bunnies easy to take care of? - Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital

They're not hard to take care of, but once again, it comes down to education and making sure that they have room to roam, the appropriate foods, the appropriate toys, litter boxes, and things like that. They can be very straightforward.

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