More detailed guidance can be found in the related resources and references provided. Please take this brief quiz to test your knowledge. Pet rabbit living spaces ebook from raising pet rabbit living. The book begins with an overview of rabbit husbandry. Greg burkett, this client educational handout helps owners prepare for emergencies. Pikas, rabbits, and hares of the world march 29, 2018 necropsy guide for dogs, cats, and small mammals january 30, 2017. The completed 4h record book should tell the complete story of the 4h project from. Enrichment will be provided to the rabbits by the technicians at changeout and various times throughout the week. I very rarely see a bunny that has been given too course a diet. First published in 1943, animal breeding plans contains a detailed guide on animal breeding designed for students with experience of. Abi cushman is a veteran house rabbit owner and a contributing editor of my house rabbit when shes not writing about bunnies for my house rabbit, abi writes and illustrates funny books for kids.
According to the 2018 pdsa peoples dispensary for sick animals animal wellbeing paw report, which surveyed over 400 rabbit owners, most pet rabbits were purchased from pet shops or garden centres 36%, 17% were. With a rise in popularity of the domestic pet rabbit there is an important need to further investigate such subjects, and hopefully this article has sparked some thought and interest on these matters. Nov 06, 2018 amongst pet rabbits, targeted surveys have revealed numerous welfare issues associated with pet rabbit housing and husbandry. Here we provide general information on the housing and husbandry requirements of laboratory rabbits. Rabbits take fairly well to litter training, so many people will let their bunnies run free in the home for at least part of the day. Plenty of fresh grass hay is very important in a rabbit s diet, as are fresh greens and vegetables. The goal of first aid is to stabilize the bird until veterinary medical care can be provided.
The following are great books to have in any rabbit owner or enthusiasts library. The welfare of pet rabbits is an area of growing interest in europe and the uk. Crow and walshaws manual of clinical procedures in dogs, cats, rabbits and. Pet rabbits can be taught to respond to commands using positive rewardbased training. The house rabbit society hrs is one of the largest pet rabbit associations in the world and a strong proponent of providing optimal care for pet rabbits. A rabbit s top front teeth grow at a rate of 3mm a week. I pet them and talk to them, and the breeding age rabbits all have names. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
Owners expect the same standard of care for their rabbit as their dog or cat. Health, husbandry and diseases book by virginia richardson. This basic rabbit care handout and infographic are part of lafebervets basic rabbit care teaching module. Ebook find out everything you need to know about pet rabbits all. Examine our plans for building rabbit cages, runs, or metal or pvc hutch frames. Needless to say, a rabbit with any degree of these problems will be an unhappy pet. Show rabbits, pet rabbits, and livestock rabbits, breeders and pet owners alike. Apr 15, 2008 devoted entirely to the pet rabbit, this book is a practical and concise guide to health, husbandry and diseases. The guide to raising and breeding rabbits for meat. The unusual reproductive physiology and reproductive diseases of these animals are. Most of the time, rabbit raising involves similar animal husbandry practices independent of the purposes those rabbits serve, whether meat, fur, fiber wool, or pet. This book fills the void for those animal lovers who choose, or are chosen, to live with more than one pet, and want to maintain a harmonious and. If you arent completely satisfied that your ebook purchase is worth at least double, triple or even quadruple the price you paid, just drop us a note. Just a few years ago, most pet rabbits were kept outdoors in hutches.
Pathology of laboratory rodents and rabbits, 4th edition january 30, 2017 rabbit medicine and surgery. The exhibition of rabbits and the keeping of rabbits as pets was popularized in the. Caring and husbandry of pet rabbits pet rabbit care. These lovable, social animals are wonderful companions for people who take the time to learn about their needs.
If there are no ongoing health issues, a rabbit should visit the veterinarian each year for an annual exam, just as is typically done for a cat or dog. First aid is the initial treatment given to an injured or ill bird during an emergency. Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the world and the trend to keep them indoors will make the house rabbit the pet of the next century. However, despite their elevated status as a family pet in the usa, little is known about specific details of pet rabbit husbandry, or their economic effect on the veterinary sector. You can use small bowls for rabbit waterers or purchase rabbit waterers from local pet stores.
A total of 959 owners answered the survey, with most respondents being located within the usa. This userfriendly book on pet rabbit health from a caretakers perspective is written for people with little or no medical or veterinary background. Rabbits may be easy to love, but theyre not quite as easy to care for. Rabbits are popular characters in childrens fiction. Heres how to provide the best care for your pet rabbit. Owners demonstrated knowledge of correct husbandry practices and there was no significant effect p 0. The rabbit often appears in folklore as the trickster archetype, and is also a symbol of fertility and spring. Pet rabbits can be quite readily kept in cages in the home, with some freedom to run free in the houseafter thoroughly rabbitproofing, of course. Special chapters address the care needs of angora and pet rabbits.
March 2007 following is an extensive listing of reference materials for the veterinary professional looking to gain knowledge about all aspects of rabbit health care. This study analyses questionnaire results from a diverse population of 1254 rabbit owners from three different geographical areas in england with the aim of providing an accurate representation of how pet rabbits are currently housed and cared for and key aspects of their health and welfare. The everything pet rabbit handbook covers all your rabbitknowledge needs in an easy to understand format with color photos and helpful information that you can put to use immediately. Amongst pet rabbits, targeted surveys have revealed numerous welfare issues associated with pet rabbit housing and husbandry.
Today, pet rabbits are considered to be members of the family. Textbooks and reference materials for veterinarians. As a newcomer to the joys of pet rabbits, i highly recommend christines book. Rabbit owners expect and deserve the same standard of. Client education handout lafebervet pet food from lafeber.
If you arent completely satisfied that your ebook purchase is worth at least double, triple or even quadruple the price you paid, just drop us a note within 45 days, and well refund you the entire cost. Keep your rabbit healthy by following our health and welfare advice, including information about how to check your rabbit s health. Plenty of fresh grass hay is very important in a rabbits diet, as are fresh greens and vegetables. Dec 22, 2014 the welfare of pet rabbits is an area of growing interest in europe and the uk. The status of pet rabbit breeding and online sales in the. Get the scoop on feeding your rabbit a well balanced and high fiber diet. Very basic practical text begins with an overview of rabbit husbandry. They need a lot more time and effort than people assume, but the payoff is a curious, playful companion that will be part of the family for years. Lots of alfalfa hay, lots of pellets, and veggies as treats. The guide to owning a rabbit by anne lindsay bunny care pet store book paperback. A rabbit care handbook for complete beginners rabbits. The right diet is critical to keeping pet rabbits healthy. Lop rabbit breeding, buying, care, cost, keeping, health, lolly brown.
Feb 16, 2016 rabbits are also highly social animals that crave contact and interaction with their human caretakers. Devoted entirely to the pet rabbit, this book is a practical and concise guide to health, husbandry and diseases. All plans in pet rabbit living spaces have been included in. Good housing and husbandry for rabbit housing should take account of the following principles. Technicians will log any enrichment provided to the rabbits in the enrichment log located in the rooms. Basic rabbit care handout and infographic lafebervet. Textbooks and reference materials for the practitioner compiled by susan brown, d. Rabbits are small herbivorous mammals in the family leporidae, occasionally domesticated but usually wild. Custom personalized fun kidfriendly daily rabbit log book to look after all your small pet s needs. Pet rabbit living spaces ebook from pet rabbit living. See more ideas about bunny art, illustration and childrens book illustration. In ordinary times many of the small rabbit raisers dont bother to save the skins, but they do have some value. Textbooks and reference materials for the practitioner house. The everything pet rabbit handbook covers all your rabbit knowledge needs in an easy to understand format with color photos and helpful information that you can put to use immediately.
There is still much to be learned in the areas of pet rabbit husbandry, health, and their effects on behavior. Though providing care for these adorable creatures isnt difficult, rabbits have a long lifespanmore than 10 yearsand many specific care requirements. Topics covered include the creation of a home hospital cage. The current state of welfare, housing and husbandry of the.
The status of pet rabbit breeding and online sales in the uk. Textbooks and reference materials for the practitioner. Further research warranted on behavior and husbandry. Nutritional requirements and clinical examination are covered in chapters 2 and 3. In whats hoppening, youth will discover how to identify breeds, handle and show rabbits, identify rabbit parts and equipment, recognize a healthy rabbit, read a. This book will provide a practical and concise guide to the health, husbandry and diseases of pet and house rabbits and will be an invaluable resource for busy vets in practice. Bob bennett is the author of six books on rabbit raising, including storeys guide to.
Rabbits are also highly social animals that crave contact and interaction with their human caretakers. Even the best quality rabbit pellet is not adequate on its own as a diet for pet rabbits. Rabbit teaches youth about raising rabbits, body parts, breeds, costs of raising rabbits, how to care for rabbits and much, much more. Housing in pens on the floor should always be considered before. Most of my patients get into trouble from eating rabbit pellets that are too rich in carbohydrates and protein. Understanding and caring for your companion rabbit is a complete, uptodate handbook on all aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners. Rabbits drink quite a bit of water so what we have adapted for our meat rabbits is a little different. Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the world and the trend to. The karakul handbook sheep lowry hagerman 1951 vintage book. Custom personalized fun kidfriendly daily rabbit log book to look after all your small pets needs. I believe this book would be very useful to new rabbit owners, people contemplating keeping rabbits as pets, or even veterinary surgeons such as myself hoping to learn more about the husbandry of rabbits. The rabbit care section serves all who have rabbits. In whats hoppening, youth will discover how to identify breeds, handle and show rabbits, identify rabbit parts and equipment, recognize a healthy rabbit, read a pedigree and kindle a litter. Upon adopting a rabbit, owners should bring their new pet to their veterinarian for an initial exam and information on proper husbandry, advises dr.
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