Never buy a pet on an impulse! This is doubly true when looking at bunnies around Easter! Don’t think that a bunny will be happy to live out its life in a cage or hutch. They need to get out and exercise too! Rabbits are smarter than you think and can have very distinct personalities. A healthy bunny diet is easy to do if you know how to do it.  A bag of “rabbit food” from the store is not, by itself, a healthy bunny diet. Read more about rabbit diet tips here.

A rabbit lifespan is in the 7 to 10 year range (and up to 12 or 13). Pet rabbits have generally clean habits and can be litter trained. Bunnies are sensitive to high temperatures and can die from overheating (heat stroke). Dogs and cats can live in harmony with pet rabbits given proper introductions and a little common sense on the part of the owner. Angora rabbits are very soft but require lots of work to keep the coat from matting.  It may be smart to start out with a lower maintenance short hair breed.

Rabbits can breed like… well you know, rabbits. If you want to have more than one rabbit, it is best to have them all neutered and spayed. There are other very good reasons to spay and neuter pet bunnies. Rabbits are not necessarily a good choice for small children.

If you are thinking about getting a pet rabbit, don’t forget about your local shelter or rescue groups.  And if you are considering a rabbit do your homework first.