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The Bunny Hop?

What to Consider Before Bringing Home a Rabbit

By Alex Powell

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Before your new pet comes home, you'll need to have his essentials lined up. At the very least, rabbits need a good diet, a veterinarian experienced in caring for rabbits and, possibly, a roomy exercise pen. While most rabbits do best when they have free range in the house, unsupervised free range isn't always possible, Davis says, especially if the rabbit is a serious chewer.

Finally, watch out. If you do decide to adopt a rabbit, you may find yourself falling in love. "House rabbits get very close to you," Charland says.

Johnson agrees. "Rabbits are not a pet to adopt because they are 'easy,' but they do make wonderful pets."

A Hopping Good Time

Rabbits love to play – and watching them having fun is a treat for their owners as well. Try these tips with your bunny:

  • Pick up a few balloon-sized rubber balls the next time you're in a discount store. They're something your rabbit can push around!
  • Save your junk mail (and your old phone books, magazines and newspapers). Place in a large cardboard box and let your rabbit shred to his heart's content.
  • Provide your rabbit with a selection of tossable objects (try an old set of keys or a slinky, anything hard plastic or metal). Bunnies enjoy hurling things around, and if you start the game by gently tossing a toy to your rabbit, he may toss it back.


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