What's it really like to own a bunny? Care, cost, and supplies.

A rabbit does not cost much (in most cases 10-25$, they need to be fed regularly twice a day and have hay available all day and all night, there are many types of ready made rabbit food in pet shops, usually the more expensive the better (just like with us). it does not cost much to keep one rabbit, not more than 10-15$ a month.

Hello. There are just so many sites that can give you very good information on rabbit care. I would recommend a veterinary visit just to check your new friend over & make sure he/she is healthy, check the sex & make sure Licorice has been neutered. Rabbits need quite a bit of room to move around, a litter box that is cleaned daily, access to fresh water & good quality hay ( preferably Timothy ). Rabbit pellets should only make up 10-20% of her total diet, very limited fruits, but she should have daily access to fresh greens. Good luck with your new pet & thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Glad to hear you have added a bunny to your family! They are definitely very rewarding pets to have and certainly have some of their own individual challenges. In terms of just general information, you'll want to make sure Nznz is getting an appropriate diet of leafy greens, timothy hay, occasional small amounts of alfalfa, and other fruits / vegetables. Rabbits have teeth that will continually grow throughout their life so they should ideally have something to chew on to keep them from growing inappropriately. Sometimes, they will require manual teeth trimming if they do not take care of this themselves. As far as when to keep him in and out of the cage, that will ultimately be a personal preference. If you intend to litterpan train him, I would wait until he is regularly using the litter box before allowing him to roam freely, just so he makes claim to a certain area. Rabbits are also very sensitive to stress, noise, and heat so make sure that she is in a cool, calm environment. Hope this helps!

I’m sorry to hear that! Rabbits can be great pets, but can sometimes to a while to warm up to people, and can suffer from stress that may make them difficult to handle. Visit the following links for some tips on how to care for your rabbits and hopefully that will help! http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=3015&S=5&SourceID=43 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=502&S=5&SourceID=43 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=470&S=5&SourceID=43 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=667&S=5&SourceID=43

Oxbow has pellets and timothy hay in their product line. The majority of the diet should be timothy hay or similar grasses. Pellets should be limited to no more than a 1/2 cup daily. Alfalfa should not be offered after 7 months of age. Trim nails every 3-4 weeks if necessary. Your veterinarian can show you how initially. Teeth should be checked monthly. A yearly exam should include a dental exam and teeth trimming if indicated. Symptoms of overgrown teeth include decreased appetite, drooling, pawing at the mouth, swelling or discharge.

Hello. There are just so many variables to give a figure here. The best thing to do is call a couple of companies or look at their websites & see what you might be interested in. Just like any insurance, the more coverage you want, the higher your premiums will be. Good of you to think ahead. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

There is no one price for that nation wide. Fees vary from vet to vet and often depend on the area where you live. A good estimate would be that it costs about the same as a spay or neuter of a dog. Best is to ring the veterinarians in your area and ask for a quote. Not every vet will do rabbit spays or neuters, so this is another reason why you need to make phone calls.