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Rabbits For Dummies
By: Connie Isbell , Audrey PaviaeBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Imprint: For Dummies
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Your hands-on guide to being a responsible rabbit owner
Want to raise a happy, healthy bunny? This practical guide gives you everything you need to know to successfully adopt, nurture, live with, and love a rabbit. From choosing a rabbit and preparing its home to training, healthcare, and having fun with your bunny, you get a wealth of expert tips that will have your rabbit (and you) hopping with joy!
Jump into bunny basics — decide whether a rabbit is the right pet for you, discover the different breeds, and find out the best places to adopt your bunny
Take care of creature comforts — from housing and grooming to feeding and healthcare, provide the best care for your friend
Practice bunny "psychology" — understand bunny body language and sounds, handle behavior issues, and train your bunny to do tricks and use the litter box
Enjoy the wonderful world of rabbits — play games with your bunny, join clubs and organizations, show your rabbit, and make traveling with bunny easy
Open the book and find:
Informative photos and illustrations
Detailed breed descriptions
How to think like a rabbit
Tips for handling bad bunny behavior
The latest on organic cuisine and homegrown feeding options
Games to play with your rabbit
How to live with an indoor bunny (which is recommended!)
Ten signs that require emergency action
A bunch of bunny resources — from rescue groups to registries to Web sites
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| Title of eBook: Rabbits For Dummies | |
| Release Date: 04-03-2009 | |
| Publisher: For Dummies |
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Rabbits For Dummies
Chapter One
Jumping into Rabbit Ownership
In This Chapter
* Finding out about rabbits before you get one
* Discovering the realities of rabbit ownership
* Examining your rabbit readiness
* Parceling out duties to family members
The two most common pets in North America, if not the world, are cats and dogs. Rabbits, on the other hand, aren't as common (although they have enjoyed a recent rise in popularity and now rank fourth after cats, dogs, and birds). As a result, many folks don't know too much about them.
Rabbits are complicated creatures, both physically and psychologically. In addition to a uniquely designed social structure, their bodies have helped them to survive as a species for eons. As the caregiver to one of these special animals, it behooves you to understand the inner workings of the rabbit. If you do, you'll not only be able to take better care of your pet, but you'll also have a greater appreciation for this special member of the animal kingdom. (See Chapters 9 and 10 for more information about the health of your rabbit.)
Because they're so misunderstood, rabbits are the unfortunate victims of much neglect, mostly by well-intentioned folks who simply weren't properly suited or prepared for sharing their lives and homes with these fine long-eared creatures. In addition to providing a primer on the rabbit form, this chapter guides you through the process of looking at your own life and how well a rabbit might fit into it. Those who fit the rabbit profile are fortunate, indeed.
Admiring from Afar
Rabbits are mammals, which means that they're in the
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