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.
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.
Do rabbits make good pets? - Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital
I think they do. As long as you're well-educated about their needs and their wants, they can definitely make great pets. Just make sure that you educate small children and that all goes well. I think they can make great pets. They're a lot more affectionate than I ever thought they could be.
Can a rabbit live in a hutch outside? - Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital
Technically, they probably can. A long time ago, that was kind of the way that it was, but we are definitely a big proponent of house rabbits and keeping them indoors, especially in Wisconsin with all the seasons and the extreme cold, heat, humidity, and all of that, which can wreak havoc on their bodies. So keeping them in an as consistent as possible area indoors is definitely recommended.
What do I need for a rabbit cage, and how big should it be? - Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital
The rabbit should be able to spin around and stand up, things like that. It's definitely very important that they have an area outside the cage where they can roam. A big exercise pen or a rabbit-proof room that they can roam around in is perfect. Make it as big as it can be, as long as it's rabbit-proofed, so no cords and no carpeting. Carpets can be a little tricky for some of them.