Things to know about Rabbits:
								Part 1

DIET:

Good foods:

Timothy hay, alfalfa pellets, rolled oats, apple, carrots, pear, broccoli, 
clover, parsley, beet tops, dandelion greens, green peppers, squash, grasses, 
and edible leaves. Note: Rabbits must always have a constant supply of water.
A day or two without water can be fatal for them. 

If your rabbit likes to forage in your garden or back yard, then let him or 
her do so (just be sure that the yard is secured, so that they cannot escape).


Not so good foods:

Lettuce, celery, pasta, potatoes, yams, and bread. Too much lettuce will 
make your rabbit very sick.


Bad foods (do not feed any of these to your bunny):

Sweets (incl. chocolate), milk or milk products, meat, potato chips (or any 
other foods containing synthetic fats or refined sugar).


HOUSING:

Most domestic breeds cannot withstand the cold Canadian winter. Do not leave 
your rabbit outside, unless s/he has a heated hutch. Rabbits can be litter 
trained, and will make good house pets. Just be sure to secure all power 
cables, and other items that they should not chew on. Shredded newspaper 
makes for good and inexpensive litter. Change their litter often. Never 
keep your rabbit in a cage for too long. They should be allowed to roam 
often, and should be located somewhere near activity and people (rabbits 
are social animals, and become lonely easily).


GENERAL:

It's a good idea to have your rabbit spayed or neutered (this keeps them from 
spraying, digging, or breeding). They must be over five months old, before 
this procedure can be done. Make sure that you deal with a veterinarian who 
has experience working on rabbits.

Rabbits are very intelligent, and become bored quickly. Be sure to give your 
rabbit an assortment of fun toys to play with. Only allow young children to 
play with your bunny when supervised. Remember - rabbits are fragile. Don't 
let anyone pick your bunny up by the ears!


GROOMING:

Be very careful when clipping your rabbit's nails. Only clip the very front 
(white) area. Do NOT clip into the pink area of the nail (rabbit's nails 
rarely need to be clipped). Be sure to take your rabbit to the vet at least 
once every two years. 

Be sure to pick up a book on rabbits (there's a lot to know), or check out 
some rabbit-related web sites.


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