Not a Dog or Cat Person, How About a Rabbit as a Pet? Print E-mail
As a prelude to Easter, Animal Aid is urging Australians who are not dog or cat people, to consider a rabbit as a pet.

Cats and dogs are not the only ones that find themselves in need of Animal Aids assistance, and currently they have a number of rabbits up for adoption, including an adorable black male bunny called Tanny and a cute tan female called Bubbs.

All rabbits adopted from Animal Aid are desexed, microchipped and vaccinated – and ready for a new and loving home.

According to Animal Aid, rabbit care is straightforward but needs to be diligent. Here are their top bunny tips:
  • Vaccinate your rabbit every year, Calicivirus is fatal
  • Rabbits require a large percentage of fibre in their diet to maintain normal gastrointestinal motility
  • Do not overfeed your rabbit with high calorie foods such as commercial pellets and grains – may lead to obesity
  • Feed rabbit fresh, leafy greens as it provides not only fibre but a variety of other vitamins such as A and C, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates
  • Clean, fresh water should always be available to your rabbit
  • Exercise is very important for rabbits. Confining rabbits exclusively in a small hutch can result in obesity, inflammation of the feet, poor bone density, poor muscle tone, behavioural problems and gastrointestinal and urinary dysfunction
  • The hutch can be used as a home for part of the day or can be opened at all times within a secure play area
  • The hutch should be kept in a well-ventilated, cool area but not somewhere damp
  • Rabbits handle cooler temperature much better than hot ones
  • Rabbits should be allowed to exercise in a safe area for at least a few hours a day
According to Animal Aid General Manager, Nell Thompson, rabbits can make wonderful pets for a family.

"Contrary to popular belief Rabbits are not a low maintenance pet, pet owners need to be diligent with nutrition and their environment," she said. "As in every situation parents need to supervise and monitor all interactions, especially small children, with small animals such as rabbits."

"Rabbits have a lovely nature and are a lot of fun to take care of. You would be hopping mad not to consider one as your pet!"
 
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