For more information about owning a rabbit, visit Pittsburgh House Rabbit

Other Sources of House Rabbit Information:
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• Rabbits are rabbits. They are not dogs or cats. Do not expect them to behave like another species, although there may be some similar behaviors.
• Rabbits have a wide range of personalities. Some naturally are not interested
• in interacting with humans; others are very friendly, while others may be more assertive and sometimes aggressive.
• Rabbits are crepuscular. They are most active at dawn and at twilight. This schedule may be a perfect fit with yours.
• Rabbits have an average life span of 6 to 8 years. There have been some rabbits that have lived for more than 10 years.
• Most rabbits can be litter trained.
• Rabbits do not require vaccinations.
• Rabbits need only a small exercise area.
• Rabbits are normally quiet pets but do vocalize (make sounds).
• Rabbits should be handled gently. Pick up a rabbit as you would a puppy or kitten, with both front and back legs supported.
• Altered rabbits are healthier and live longer.
• House rabbits are the third most popular house pet following dogs and cats.
• House rabbits are the third most frequently surrendered pet following dogs and cats.
• There are an estimated 5.3 million house rabbits living in 2.2 million households in the United States.

Caring for Your House Rabbit
You will need to provide:

• Fresh food
• Clean water
• A cage or shelter
• Exercise and toys
• Attention and love

• DO tape, clip or hide electrical cords to prevent your rabbit from being electrocuted.
• DO provide your bunny with plenty of chew toys. This may include untreated hard wood, a hard plastic ball, or a cardboard tube. Carpets and other fabric pieces could be fatal.
• DO remove houseplants which can be poisonous to your house rabbit.
• DO keep other pets in the house away from your rabbit until they become used to one another.
• While some pets accept and adjust to one another, others do not and will always need to be kept apart.
• DO give your house rabbit plenty of attention and affection. Rabbits do not respond well to neglect or physical corrections (hitting).

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