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When Is a Rabbit Considered a Senior, and How Should You Feed an Older Rabbit?
Most rabbits are seniors at 5+ years (small breeds earlier, giant breeds by 3-4). Aging shows as less appetite, more sleeping, lower activity, and a coarser coat. Care means a clean environment, extra protein with unlimited hay, and more companionship.
At what age is a lop rabbit weaned?
A lop rabbit can usually be weaned around 40 days after birth, ideally once its weight exceeds 500 grams. A week before weaning, feed some junior pellets to avoid gut upset from a big diet change. Keep diet and environment stable right after weaning to help it through.
What to Do When Your Rabbit Won’t Eat Pellets
A rabbit may refuse pellets if they taste bad, after a sudden switch, or from gut upset. Pick high-fiber pellets, switch over 7 days, feed hay as the 80% staple, and see a vet if illness is the cause.
Key Points for Raising and Managing a Baby Rabbit
Baby rabbits are fragile: feed junior pellets and alfalfa (not fruit/veg), give clean water (never tap), keep the cage clean and quiet, hold temperature near 20 C (15-30 range), and prevent diarrhea and coccidiosis.
Do Rabbits Get Angry? Signs and Causes
Rabbits do get angry - they growl, honk, and thump, or give the silent treatment by ignoring you. Common triggers are hunger, lack of attention, and a proud streak. Comfort with a head rub or treat, or let a stubborn one cool off alone.
How to Care for a Pet Rabbit, Especially One Newly Brought Home
Rabbits need hay (alfalfa for young, timothy for adults), pellets and veg twice daily, fresh water, a dry 15-25 C home, and no baths. A new rabbit needs quiet, limited space, separation from residents, and a fecal test (not yet deworming) at the vet.
Do Rabbits Smell Bad? How to Handle Pet Odor at Home
Rabbits are clean animals that groom themselves, and as herbivores their droppings are not very smelly, so indoor rabbits usually cause little trouble. Still, some situations smell; here is why and what to do.
Signs a Rabbit Dislikes Its Owner, and How to Bond Quickly
Rabbits are slow to warm up, timid and cautious, so bonding is hard and the wrong approach backfires, making the rabbit dislike you more. Here are the signs of dislike and how to build a good relationship.
Common Rabbit Diseases in Winter and How to Prevent Them
Cold, dry winters challenge small, fragile rabbits. To help your rabbit through the season safely, prepare ahead. Here are the diseases rabbits face in winter and how to prevent and treat them.
Will a Rabbit Die from Drinking Water? Can Rabbits Drink at All?
Rabbits have delicate guts, and many know that watery vegetables cause enteritis and death, blamed on the water in veggies. So should rabbits not drink? The answer may surprise you.