Thursday, January 17, 2013

Rabbits Are Great Pets

By Marvin Ferguson


Rabbits or bunnies might make excellent pets or companion to suit your needs. After dogs and cats rabbits are the most used pets in the united states. Their usual existence time is 8-12 years. Bunnies are intelligent, loving and affectionate animal.

Rabbits can be kept in backyard hutch or cages, they can also be house trained easily. Bunnies are quite smart like cats they can be trained to use a litter box. They shouldn't be kept in the cage all the time; they require lot of exercise and affection. Rabbits are relatively expensive when compared to other pets. Bunnies raised in America do not require any vaccination.

Reason why Rabbits are good pets:-

Rabbits are Social Animal:-

Bunnies are extremely friendly to the owner they seldom get irritated. Even though they are timid they are very inquisitive. They are also very friendly towards children but children should be allowed to play with bunnies under guidance as bunnies are extremely delicate.

They can be easily trained:-

Rabbits can be litter trained. They are usually very clean animal and so they keep the surrounding very clean.

They are very playful:-

Bunnies like to play a lot, they are happier when they are active. Rabbits like to hide, run, jump and be cheerful. In a recent studies done by a University, have found people who have rabbits as pets are much happier. Bunny's cheerfulness do rub on to their owners.

Rabbits form strong bonds with their owners:-

Rabbits are very close to their owners, like cats and dogs they recognize their owner and would snug up next to their owners at every possible chance.

Reasons why Rabbits can be difficult to manage:-

Getting Rabbits as pets can be somewhat pricey. They might require specialized diet for your newbie they might need alfalfa hay, and pellets, with veggies after twelve months they mostly need veggies.

Finding a veterinarian especially for Rabbits can be a bit of a headache. Rabbits do need a large cage, enough to move around in. These cages have to be properly secured or they might fall prey to predators like dogs, raccoons and large birds. Rabbits like to chew things, electrical wires, books, carpets and water pipes. Rabbits must be supervised.

All in all there are more pros than cons in having a rabbit as a pet. They make a great pet and will keep you happy always.




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