Pro Tips For Bunny Parents | Bunny Care 101 With Pet Care Basics
As a lovable and playful Fur Baby, rabbits (bunnies) require careful attention and proper care to keep them healthy and happy. Bunny care 101 is a brief guide on how to care for your furry friend and ensure they thrive in their environment. Here’s what you want and need to keep in mind:
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Housing
Bunnies require space to move around, play and relax comfortably, as well as a place to hide when they feel danger is near. A spacious and secure hutch or pen with plenty of space for your bunny to move around is necessary. The minimum recommended size for a single bunny is 4 ft. x 2 ft. x 2 ft. Consider placing the hutch in a sheltered area away from direct sunlight, rain, and wind.
Keeping the bunny in the house is also an excellent idea. Make sure you are able to keep them cool when the weather is hot outside (if they are outside) and keeping their bodies cool when they are inside is crucial. Bunnies are unable to deal with heat.
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- Click here for the cutest bunny hutch around! Filled with plenty of space in comfort, this is ideal for any Bunny Parent!
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- Make sure your bunny can chow down in comfort! Click here for a feeding dish that makes things easy for both you and your Fur Baby.
Feeding
Bunnies are herbivorous and require a diet consisting of hay, fresh vegetables, and fruits, and water. Hay needs be provided to your bunny daily and makes up 75% of their diet. A good rule of thumb is to make sure there is always hay for the bunny to munch on and plenty of clean water in a water bowl, not the water bottle that hangs on their enclosure. Vegetables and fruits make up the remaining 25% of their diet.
Grooming
Regular grooming is essential to keep your bunny’s coat shiny and healthy. Rabbits shed their fur regularly and require brushing to remove loose hair and any knots. Trimming of their nails is also necessary to keep them comfortable and pain-free. Maintaining good dental hygiene is also vital as rabbits’ teeth grow continuously. They need to chew on thing like apple wood, and other bunny items you can get at a bunny rescue to keep their teeth from overgrowing.
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- It can take some time to get used to trimming your little one's nails. We suggest going with a clipper that makes it easy on the both of you.
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- Go for the toys that will keep your bunny interested! This set of toys is filled with a variety that will keep your baby entertained.
Playtime
Bunnies are social creatures and love to play and interact with their owners. Daily playtime can include toys, tunnels, and climbing structures in a safe and secure area. Spend time playing and bonding with your bunny and provide them with mental and physical stimulation.
Healthcare
Regular vet checks with a qualified bunny doctor are essential to help your bunny stay healthy. Watch out for any signs of illness or injury, including diarrhea, lethargy, and loss of appetite. If in doubt, always consult a vet to get professional advice.
Welcome Your Bunny Home With Confidence!
When you and/or your family make the decision to adopt a bunny into your family (and you choose to be a responsible Pet Parent), there is so much more to learn than going to a rescue, looking for a new baby (sometimes a specific baby), buying a water and food bowl, litter options, and maybe some toys. There is so much more to learn than just those things.
In our class, we teach and inspire you to be great Pet Parents. You will learn the basics of how to prepare your home before bringing a Fur Baby home, your commitment to this little Fur Baby, how to prepare for a natural disaster with this Fur Baby (and you know we have natural disasters), and so much more. If you are already a Pet Parent, there is still a lot to learn, so sign up for our classes so we can teach and inspire you (and your family) to be great Pet Parents!
