A proper diet for a rabbit would be raw carrots and most other forms of vegetables as long as they’re crunchy. Fresh water should be provided at all times as well as occasional treats in the form of vitamin-enriched biscuits. Rabbits enjoy their freedom and moving around, and are especially active at night. However, most owners tend to cage their rabbits up. This is perfectly fine as long as every now and then, you allow your rabbit his/her personal space to hop around under your supervision. A rabbit’s cage should be appropriately floored with a litter bed. Since rabbits enjoy chewing, it will be a good idea to purchase some items such as wood chewable.

It is especially crucial to groom (i.e. brush) your rabbit’s fur everyday as failure to do this will result in matted clumps of fur which are extremely difficult to get rid of. It is also important to note that rabbits have very thin skin and thus, sensitivity should be exercised when brushing them. In many instances, rabbits have their skin torn because of rough handling while grooming.

Rabbits often get cold easily and thus it would be a good idea to include soft toys and old towels, etc. in the cage. On a final note, rabbits are pretty docile and fun-loving animals which make really good home pets, especially in homes with children. While too much handling isn’t often encouraged, it’s perfectly fine to caress your rabbit and play with it while letting it out every now and then.