A lot of work can be done by dwarf rabbits.It's rewarding for you and your bunny to put in the effort to properly care for them.Make sure you provide your dwarf rabbit with a comfortable home and proper food to properly care for it.Train your rabbit to use a litter box, groom it frequently, and keep it entertained.Get your rabbit desexed and get proper veterinary care.
Step 1: Purchase an indoor or outdoor cage.
Some people like to let their rabbits run free in their home.This may not be an option for you.Your rabbit will need a cage.The cage should be a safe place.The cage should be at least 4 feet by 2 feet.Your dwarf rabbit's feet will be hurt by wire in your cage.The cage should be 2 inches deep with bedding.There should be a litter box, a hideaway box and a food bowl in the cage.Territorial conflict can be prevented by having more than 1 item.Ensure your rabbit always has access to clean water with a supply of Timothy hay.Depending on the size, age, and weight of your bunnies, Timothy pellet and vegetables should be given once a day.
Step 2: An exercise pen is needed.
If you don't have other animals using the pen, you can put it outside.If you have an enclosed area in the house, you can let your dwarf rabbit play.You should read how to rabbit-proof your home if you build a pen indoors.Don't leave your rabbit unattended if you decide to have it outdoors.Many animals can easily get to it.Exposure to sunlight can be good for your rabbit because it will help it make vitamins D and calcium, which are important for strong bones.Don't leave your rabbit outside in the heat as it may get overheated.
Step 3: There is a litter box in the cage.
Rabbits tend to urinate and defecate in the same area.Most of its urine and pills are located in a litter box.This will make it easier to clean out the cage and keep its living space cleaner.The organic litter option is made from oats, paper, and alfalfa.Don't use softwoods as they can be harmful to your rabbit.Your rabbit has a litter box.If the litter box is private and protected, your dwarf rabbit will use it more willingly.
Step 4: There is an unlimited supply of hay.
The main part of the rabbit's diet is hay.Your dwarf rabbit should always have a constant supply of hay.It is bad for your rabbit to be fed hay.Feed it hay or grass hay.
Step 5: Feed your rabbits.
A good quality rabbit brand of pellets doesn't have extra seeds or sugar.If your rabbit picks out only its favorite bits, it may lead to a deficiency of vitamins over time.You should feed 15 grams of pellets for every 5 pounds of rabbit.For rabbits over 7 weeks old, Timothy hay is good.Keep your rabbit's food fresh by changing it out twice a day.
Step 6: You should give your rabbit fresh fruits and vegetables.
Your rabbit should be fed two cups of greens a day.A piece of carrot, apple, banana, or strawberry is a great treat for a dwarf rabbit.It is important to research what fruits and vegetables are safe for your rabbit to eat.
Step 7: Use a litter that is made for rabbits.
This may be a grain-based or paper litter that comes in the form of pellets.It is appropriate for your rabbit to chew on the litter because it will soak up your pet's urine and feces.rabbit litter can be found at a local pet store.
Step 8: The litter box is where your rabbit urinates.
Put the litter box in the spot where your bunny will urinate.The corner is far away from the bunny's food.The rabbit will want to go in the litter box if you put it there.It is helpful to have a litter box in the cage.Your bunny should always use a litter box.If your rabbit is not using the litter box, you have to figure out where it is going.The box needs to be moved to that location.
Step 9: It's a good idea to put a small amount of dirty bedding in the litter box.
Put the poop and urine in the litter box.Your rabbit will understand that urine goes in the box if it is dirty.It will know that it is okay to relieve itself in the litter box.This response in your rabbit can be triggered by a little bit of dirty bedding.
Step 10: Get down low when approaching your rabbit.
rabbits scare easily in the wild because they are prey animals.Don't hover over your rabbit.Get on its level and move towards it.Speak to it in a calm voice so it knows you are there.Say hello, bunny.It is okay.
Step 11: Pick up your rabbit less often.
Rabbits don't like being picked up, carried, or cuddled so they do it as frequently as possible.Your rabbit is likely to be jumpy, but may be willing to sit still on your lap after developing trust.When you hold your rabbit, support its back legs with one hand and gently press it against your chest with the other.Pick your rabbit up by its ears.
Step 12: When you pick up the rabbit, put your hands under its belly and hindquarters.
The rabbit should not kick out if you support the hindquarters.It is natural for the rabbit to kick its legs out when you try to pick it up, but this can hurt the bunny's spine and cause a serious injury.Keep your hand under your rabbit's hindquarters.
Step 13: Hold your rabbit close to your body.
Your rabbit is small and afraid.If you hold it off the ground, it will be scared.Keeping it close to your body can make your rabbit less likely to try to jump away from you.
Step 14: Put your rabbit down by squatting down close to the ground.
Your rabbit may get very scared if you just reach down with your arms.As you squat down, keep your rabbit close to you.Slowly extend your arms and set your rabbit on the floor.Don't let your rabbit jump out of your arms, even if it's low.This increases the risk of your bunny getting injured.
Step 15: Make sure your rabbit's backside is clean by checking it daily.
When the weather is warm, flies can lay eggs and the eggs can hatch into maggots if urine and feces are stuck to your bunny's fur.To wipe your pet clean, use a damp rag.Make sure your rabbit's litter box doesn't need to be changed.Take your rabbit to the vet to make sure it isn't sick.
Step 16: You can brush your dwarf rabbit's fur with a soft bristle brush.
Depending on your dwarf rabbit's fur, brushing is optional or very important.If your dwarf rabbit is longhaired, you need to keep it clean and brush out the tangles to prevent it from catching diseases.If your rabbit's fur is shorter, you should still brush it.Your rabbit can't eat the fur if you brush it a few times a week.Use a comb to remove dirt.
Step 17: You can clean your rabbit's ears weekly by wiping them clean.
The ears should be checked for debris.Use your fingers or a fine comb to remove any debris.Use a damp towel to wipe the inside and outside of the ear.Dry the ear with a cloth.If you notice any debris in your rabbit's ear, immediately remove it.
Step 18: Your rabbit has nails.
When your dwarf rabbit has long nails, use sharp nail clippers to cut them.Wrap the rabbit in a towel so that you can keep an eye on it.If you don't know how to cut or how much, make an appointment to have your vet do it.If you try to cut the rabbit's nails without knowing how to do so, it can get seriously hurt.Ask your vet to show you how to do it.If your rabbit's teeth get too long, never attempt to cut them.If you trim your rabbit too far, you can hurt it.If you take your rabbit to the vet, they can file them down using a special burr.
Step 19: Give your bunny non-toxic toys.
Rabbits are easy to get bored with.Give your bunny toys that are fun, such as plastic balls, plastic keys, and rattles, to beat boredom.It's a good idea to look for toys that it can move around in its cage.If you keep sets of toys, you can change them weekly.You don't have to keep buying toys because your rabbit always has something new to play with.
Step 20: Offer your rabbits wooden toys to chew on.
Your bunny will want to gnaw on something to wear down its teeth.A solution to this issue is non-toxic wood toys, as your rabbit can have fun while also caring for its teeth.You can find wood toys at your local pet store.Buy wood that is labeled for use with small animals to make sure it is safe for your rabbit.
Step 21: Give your boxes and tubes to someone who will tear them up.
If you want to give your pet hours of entertainment, you can recycle paper towel rolls and boxes.If you want to let your dwarf rabbit have a go at it, you can fill a cardboard toilet paper tube with hay or just put it in the cage.You can make a rabbit hideaway by cutting the bottom off of a cardboard box.Old cardboard should be removed when it starts to get dirty.
Step 22: A rice filled egg can be made.
Hot glue a plastic Easter egg shut by filling it with dry rice.The dwarf rabbit will love playing with the egg.Since your rabbit will keep you up all night rattling the egg, you might want to remove the toy at night.
Step 23: Get your rabbit neutered or spayed.
It is possible to improve the health and personality of your bunny by getting it fixed.If you keep more than one rabbit, they need to be desexed.Reducing the risk of certain cancers is one of the benefits of getting your rabbit desexed.
Step 24: A male dwarf rabbit can be Neuter as early as 8 to 12 weeks of age.
When your bunny is around 2 to 3 months old, his testicles will begin to descend.You can take it to the vet to have it neutered.Desexing it early will help prevent your rabbit from developing aggressive, territorial behaviors.The testicles start to descend.Don't put them back together until the male heals from his surgery.
Step 25: A female dwarf rabbit is between 4 and 8 months old.
At 4 months, your female rabbit will be able to have sex.The surgery may be safer if you wait until your rabbit is 6 months old.Waiting with your vet can help you make the right decision for your pet.
Step 26: You can find a small animal vet.
You need a vet who knows how to care for rabbits because they have different needs than cats and dogs.A vet that advertises as a small animal vet will have the specialized skills necessary to treat rabbits.Ask the vet about their education and experience to make sure they have a background in treating bunnies.Don't hesitate to ask questions.Your vet loves animals, so they will understand that you want to find the best possible vet for your pet.
Step 27: Your rabbit needs to bevaccinated.
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease is a potentially fatal virus that has been introduced to different areas to keep the rabbit population from getting out of control.If you want your dwarf rabbit to live a long and healthy life, you should get it vaccine when it is 4 weeks old and every 6 months for the rest of its life.
Step 28: Remove the parasites from your rabbit.
Fleas and mites are the most common parasites for rabbits.Store-bought over-the-counter flea medications such as Advantage or Revolution are easy to use and will fix the issue if you think your rabbit has fleas.If your rabbit is scratching its ears frequently or has dry skin around the shoulder area, it may have mites.To get treatment for mites, take your rabbit to the vet.Before you give your rabbit any medication, check with your vet.They can tell you what to do.It can cause harm if you give your pet too much medication.If you have other pets as well, such as dogs or cats that get the fleas first, your dwarf rabbit is more likely to get fleas.