There are many different types of parasites that rabbits can get. You may be wondering how they can get these parasites when you keep them as happy and healthy as possible. If you’re new to pet ownership, it’s also best to be aware of how they can get these parasites so you can prevent them...
If you’ve had your bunny for any length of time, then there may have been that occasional instance where they have peed on you. Just why do they do this? Can it be something you did wrong, were they annoyed with you, or do they simply lack the intelligence or understanding of what they are...
Worms can be a concern for your pet rabbit, just as if you had a dog or a cat. But how do rabbits get worms when you try to provide them the best home possible? And if they do get worms, do they have to be treated? You want your rabbit to be as happy...
Depending on what kind of pet you have adopted will depend on their risk levels for parasitic infestations. While it doesn’t sound pleasant, most parasites, such as mites, are easily preventable, as well as treatable. While you probably don’t like the thought of small itchy insects on your rabbit’s fur, or worse, on you, it’s...
If you have a pet rabbit or more, you know by now that they love to chew on everything. This isn’t good practice for your rabbit and it can destroy your home. This is one of the main reasons why you provide a safe caged habitat for your rabbit at bedtime, or those times when...
When you adopt a rabbit you may notice that they have similar traits to dogs or cats. They are a lot smaller but still make great pets for you or your family. They are also a lot smarter than many people think. One rabbit fact that may surprise some people is that rabbits love to...
Are you preparing to adopt a rabbit? They can make great indoor pets and can be trained to use a litter box and are generally clean animals. You can also bond with a rabbit just like with a dog or a cat. But unlike other pets, a rabbit has special living needs. They need the...
Rabbits were found in the wild before they were domesticated to be house pets. You may even notice how cute bunnies at the pet stores look vastly different than most wild rabbits. This is because humans have been breeding pet bunnies for centuries, just like dogs and cats. Now that we’re heading into the fall...
Rabbits make cute and adorable small pets, but like human children they can take time and effort to ensure they’re living their best life with you. Watching a human have a seizure can be quite distressing, but watching a small furry family member have one can be much worse. Is it possible what you saw...
Winter, to say the least, is quite miserable in some parts of the world. As humans, we complain and add to the layers of clothing that we are already wearing. Worrying about the wildlife in our yards or fields is not one of those thoughts on the top of our brains. All of that wildlife...
Can my dog be friends with a wild rabbit? There is no reason that they could not get along if they both choose to. The decision would mainly be the dog’s decision and what is considered to be their ‘prey instinct’. In order for a friendship between the two, your dog will have to have...
Pets have been around almost forever. For many of us, a dog, cat, or rabbit is a friend or family member. And while it's proven that contact with an animal can benefit our well-being and health, it can also be a potential risk to other household members and us. This risk involves the possibility of...
There is no denying the importance of water in the life of any organism. Rabbits must have constant access to fresh water. Therefore, at least once a day, you must change your rabbit's water to fresh water. During the summer, when there are high temperatures, this should be done several times a day. In addition,...
According to definition, a marsupial is a mammal of one of the orders whose members are not born as complete. This would mean that to complete the development, the animal would need to live within a pouch on the mother for a period of time until they have developed completely. Marsupials are most often found...
The wild rabbit actually originated from Spain and Southwest France. Rabbits were first brought to England in the 12th Century. They were kept in captivity as a source of meat and also for their fur. These rabbits were farmed as a source of income. However, when a few managed to escape the confines of their...
