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Why Your Rabbit Cannot Live on Just Carrots and Lettuce

When we picture a cute little bunny, images of them gnawing on a big orange carrot often come to mind. While it is largely assumed that rabbits need only carrots and lettuce to survive, this simply isn’t true.

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How to Prevent Parasites from Harming Pocket Pets

Common pests and parasites that usually infest cats and dogs can also affect pocket pets, such as guinea pigs, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, and rabbits. Unfortunately, the medications that work for your other pets may not be the best treatment for smaller animals.

Preventative care in these cases is crucial. Here are the various parasites that can harm pocket pets and the preventative actions you can do to keep them safe.

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Rabbit Illnesses: The Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

As with humans, prevention is key when it comes to rabbit illnesses. In fact, most diseases in rabbits can be avoided through appropriate care, vaccinations, spaying or neutering, a proper diet, and clean living quarters. But sometimes, your pet bunny can still get sick. Here are signs to watch out for:

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5 Quick Tips about Rabbit Care

As fun and rewarding as it is, rabbit care is no easy-peasy job. Yes, rabbits make for delightful pets. They’re affectionate, social, smart and easy to train. But rabbits are also delicate and complex creatures, with specific, even high-maintenance needs that are not always easy to meet. So to help you start off on the right track, here are five quick tips for raising a healthy and happy bunny.

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Practice Good Rabbit Care by Watching Out for Poisons

Rabbit care includes knowing what foods can be poisonous to your bunny and making sure they are kept away from your little pet. Bunnies are not only cute and cuddly; they are also delicate, especially when it comes to their diets. Knowing the kinds of foods and plants that can cause adverse effects and avoiding them is an essential part of good care.

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