Pet Easter Bunny -  What To Keep In Mind Before You Get Your Child A Real Rabbit For Easter

Ever had your child ask you if they can have a bunny rabbit for Easter? It's a common question parent's are asked this time of year. Before you hop on out and buy the cutest rabbit you can find, take a look at what is involved in owning a pet rabbit. It will be the best thing for your child and the pet to be sure it's the most suitable pet for your child.

Male of Female?
If you will only buy one rabbit then it doesn't matter what if it's male or female. If you will be buying more than one, though, consider going with all the same sex. If you will have one of each and don't want to be breading rabbits then seriously consider keeping them in separate cages. Having a whole litter of rabbits may not be quite as cute as one or two.

Where will they live?
Will your rabbit live indoors in a cage or outside? If your rabbit will live outdoors he will need a warm hutch to live in. Place it in an area where it can be sheltered from the wind. Rabbit who live indoors will need a comfortable home as well and can be placed in the laundry room.

Doctor visits.
Rabbits should be considered similar to a kitten or puppy. They will require constant attention and care, especially if they will be roaming around free indoors. Rabbits can acquire hairballs and fleas. They also get bacterial infections common to them that, left untreated, could cause their death. Regular checkups will be necessary.

Rabbits are very delicate when it comes to the structure of their bones. If a child is carrying them around and they drop them or the rabbit jumps out of their arms this could be very dangerous for the rabbit. The shock of the landing could break their backs. The best way to pick them up is by the scruff of their necks and avoid picking them up any other way if possible.

Tender loving care. Rabbits need grooming weekly, and their water and food replenished daily. If they are in a hutch then creating an area around it where they can run and get some exercise is a good idea. Keep them near enough to the house that you can get to them quickly in an emergency. For indoor rabbits, let them roam while you refill their water and food. Keep an eye on them, though. Make sure you know where your rabbit is at all times to avoid any incidents.

Rabbits make good pets if you are willing to commit the time needed to care for them. Make sure that your children know that. If they do, then pet ownership will teach them responsibility, compassion, and dedication.

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