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Basic needs of a rabbit

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The rabbit is a very unique animal with unique senses, likes and dislikes. To own a rabbit I use to say is a form of being unique – no exaggeration! And to be able to successfully take care of and raise a rabbit is even more matchless. It takes a really calm mind to understand and appreciate and look after them. Over the years of my living with rabbits, 1 in my room and a hundred+ in my backyard I have compiled a list of their basic needs which I feel might be useful to you. Check them out:   A suitable place to live A healthy diet including fresh clean water Exercise and activity Appropriate company, including any need to be housed with, or apart from other animals Protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease

Practical guide - Bathing a rabbit

Bathing Bunnies By Claire King, Registered Veterinary Nurse  In normal situations, rabbits generally tend to shy away from getting themselves wet. As a prey species, rabbits do not like to feel vulnerable, and a rabbit in water is not a natural position for them to be in. Rabbits also tend to panic when in water, and can easily fracture their spine or a limb if they thrash around whilst in water. On top of this, when wet rabbit hair clumps together, making getting them completely dry a very difficult task and rabbits who are left damp are potentially prone to respiratory infections and hypothermia.