Contrary to popular belief, your bunny needs affection. Rabbits are social animals, and are very intelligent. Being around their family (non-human and human) is very important for their wellbeing. However, being the owner of an indoor bunny requires some effort and prior preparation.
If you are thinking about acquiring a rabbit, it would be a great idea to spay the bunny between the ages of 3-6 months – if your bunny is older than 6 months old, make sure you take him for a check-up first. Male and female rabbits feel the need to mark their territory and once they are sterilised, this behavior is reduced substantially. Sterilisation also prolongs the life of your indoor bunny.
The next important step is to bunny-proof your home. It is only natural for your rabbit to want to chew on carpets, furniture, and drapery and, of course, electrical wires. Your bunny's front teeth never stop growing, so chewing on these things help to keep his teeth manageable. Make sure that electrical wires are hidden from your indoor bunny's sight and that it receives plenty of attention and toys to keep it from getting into an
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If you plan to keep dogs in the same area as your rabbit, they should be well trained and be able to follow commands – dogs' playful nature can become dangerous to your bunny. Cats generally get along with bunnies and, if you are planning to introduce a new bunny to the family, both should be spayed and of the opposite sex, they should be introduced to each other for short periods of time in an area which is new to both of them.
Rabbits are intelligent and usually choose one or two places to deposit their waste; it's usually in a corner. Putting a litter box in your bunny's favorite corner might be all you need to do. The older the bunny, the quicker he learns, so if you've got a baby rabbit: stick with it.
The type of litter to be used should be natural as rabbits nibble at it. Never use litter made from soft woods (shavings and chips), these are said to cause liver damage in rabbits. Even when you have found some good litter, avoid any problems by putting a handful of hay in the litter box for snacking. Clean the litter box often and soak it with white vinegar and club soda to remove stains and odors.
Last, but certainly not least, your bunny will mark their cage as their own by depositing some of his droppings around it. This is normal and it is not difficult to sweep up a couple of droppings every now and then.