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This article discusses important needs of a rabbit, both before and during the time a rabbit is brought into a new family. Care, housing, feeding, and other considerations are discussed to help someone make an informed decision.

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When it comes to housing your rabbit, you will need to purchase either a cage or hutch, appropriate for your rabbit"s size. A rabbit cage should be big enough for it to move around; stretch entirely out when resting, and tall enough to allow a rabbit to stand on its hind legs. A cage with a lid that locks is the best and easiest way for you to feed and handle your rabbit. Also, it is important to remember cage accessories when purchasing your rabbit"s home. Other important items include: a water bottle, feeding dish, hay rack, and litter box (should you choose to litter train your rabbit). When purchasing bedding for the cage there are a variety of options including pine, cedar, aspen and corn cob beddings. Rabbit cages need to be changed about every three days. If you live in warm weather, or your rabbit is housed outdoors, soiled bedding will need to be cleaned daily. Also, make sure all areas of the cage are properly covered with bedding. Sore hocks, a serious condition in rabbits, can occur if their feet are not properly protected from the cage"s surface. Your vet can recommend the proper type of bedding to use with your chosen cage and location of your rabbit. Along with maintaining your rabbit"s bedding, the cage requires other maintenance. Water bottles need to be inspected daily and refilled when low. Periodically wash your rabbit"s water bottle and food dish to ensure bacteria is gone. Also requiring washing is the rabbit"s cage itself. Some rabbits use the same corner of their cage as a restroom, thus staining can occur. A mild detergent and baking soda can reduce stains and eliminate odors.
After cleaning the rabbit"s cage, it is important to keep your rabbit clean. Rabbits require weekly grooming with a comb made especially for getting the loose under-hairs of their new coat that is growing in. It is important to keep up with your rabbit"s grooming regimen. A rabbit that is not properly groomed could ingest some loose fur when cleaning itself and fur balls could in its throat or stomach, which will make it sick. Nails, both from and back need to be inspected and trimmed periodically. If a rabbit"s nail gets too long, they can break it and their toe will bleed. If you do not feel comfortable trimming your rabbit"s nails, your vet can perform the clipping for a nominal fee. Nails need to be trimmed on a monthly basis.

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