Get the latest news all over the world in just one place. Be it entertainment, music, movies, it's all here!

How To Take Care Of Your Bunny With The Aid Of The Wildcat Foundation

By Ruth Fisher


There are many reasons why being a pet owner is advantageous. It can be great for you and for your family and especially if you have kids, this is a great way to teach them responsibility and about the Wildcat foundation. However, for many people bunnies are the route to take mainly because of how attractive they can be. What is not understood is the care that comes into play when you have one.

Rabbits are very fragile creatures. They require gentle care when being handled because of how easy it is to break their bones. There are many instances where you find that they are kicking to get away, let them be as they are straining themselves by doing that and could have possibly harmed themselves in the process.

Always make sure that you have enough yard space for them. They don't need to be outside all the time, but they do need their daily dose of sunshine, air and grass. You also need to be aware of what food will work best such as vegetables and even hay. If you are not sure of what diet they need to be on, it is best to get in touch with vets that specialize in these types of animals. This way, you can also build the relationship and take your pets here for their monthly or yearly check-ups.

Many people are unaware but as with puppies and dogs, rabbits also require a lot of attention. Although they don't make a lot of noise, they still have big personalities and need to be given a chance to show you. If they are kept caged up and away from everyone, you could risk their happiness. They could also get sick from this. If you don't have much time to spend with them, it is best to get them a companion.

Rabbits tend to be easy targets. The reason for this is the companion can be seen as wild animals when in fact, they are not. Many owners who get tired of their pets, leave them in the wild expecting them to live a new life. Meanwhile, bunnies not created for this lifestyle and will eventually die. If you are not ready for this type of commitment, it is bets to rather not get pets.

It may seem out of the norm, but animals get sick too. Catching the cold is a common sickness that is suffered by both humans and pets. Rabbits can easily catch the cold these are kept in bad weather or are given a bath and not dried. They can also get severe chest infections from this. It is best to do your research before-hand about how often you can bathe them as rabbits are self-cleaning animals.

The one thing you will find is that rabbits tend to chew quite often. As with puppies, rabbits can sometimes be worse. You may want to invest in quite a few chew materials so these are kept occupied. Some of the items that they enjoy is cardboard boxes and even wood. You may also want to start training them from the time they are little on where to mess. Place some of their droppings in a litter box so that they start to get the picture.

It may help to have a checklist together so that you can determine what you need to buy for their care. Remember, as with any other animal, they are lifelong commitments.




About the Author:



  © Blogger template 'Ultimatum' by Ourblogtemplates.com 2008

Back to TOP