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Why do we confuse "Rights" with "Privileges"? | by imWACC0 | 2006-11-05 06:01:56 |
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Uhm. | by krikkert | 2006-11-05 06:08:27 |
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Nice side step | by imWACC0 | 2006-11-05 06:21:35 |
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Doing what things, specifically? | by esbita | 2006-11-05 06:25:08 |
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I can think of plenty | by imWACC0 | 2006-11-05 06:50:51 |
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Sounds like another Heinelin fan :P | by esbita | 2006-11-05 06:59:39 |
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Actually, that's *not* the best way to train a pup | by josie_beller | 2006-11-05 11:10:06 |
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Okay, leave it at "does wrong," then. | by esbita | 2006-11-05 11:32:47 |
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Bitter Apple is great for chewing on shoes! | by josie_beller | 2006-11-05 11:46:21 |
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What are your thoughts on bunny rabbits. | by joecrouse | 2006-11-05 11:49:05 |
| They can make good pets |
by josie_beller |
2006-11-05 20:22:52 |
Takes a little work to teach a cat not to mess with it, and vice versa. You also have to find out how to care for them properly. For example, diet -- rabbits should eat as much Timothy hay as they want and a variety of fresh greens, may be three or four cups every day. They need a ton of fiber to keep their guts healthy, and most pellets are too small to have a fiber of significant length inside it, they're all chopped up short. Young rabbits can have a little pellets (Oxbow brand are made with Timothy hay so they're healthiest) but adults get overweight too easily. If you buy carrots, give them the leafy green tops and you can eat the orange part yourself.
Also important to find a vet in your area who knows how to care for them properly, including spaying or neutering them. Unaltered males can get aggressive as they mature, and females can get breast cancer and other health problems. Hopefully your rats are already getting regular checkups, but if not maybe you can find someone for them as well.
You don't need someone board-certified in exotic animal medicine for the routine care, but they should know who to refer you to if it's needed. Don't be afraid to ask about your vet's training; since the typical vet school curriculum doesn't include very much on pets other than dogs and cats, vets who want to deal with exotics have to take electives or outside externships or go to Continuing Education talks on them. If your usual vet isn't comfortable with caring for your rabbit (or rats), they shouldn't have any problem referring you to someone else who can, especially if you make it clear your cat will stay with them. ;-)
The main thing is to do some research, get a couple of good up-to-date books on rabbits, and buy the proper housing and food. |
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