Rabbits:

Long floppy ears, soulful eyes, soft fluffy coats, furry toes and wiggly noses, all of these descriptive phrases apply to rabbits, one of the fastest growing segments of our pet population.  Friendly, cuddly and clean also describe them and their habits.

House trainable, they do equally well in apartments or homes.  Usually easy to feed and train, they need a well kept area for themselves, good food (quality rabbit pellets) and abundant fresh, natural hay, and a litter pan.  After that, if you let them roam, there is no telling where they will pop up.

Their care is based on the prevention of health problems and disease.  Semi-annual physical examinations and diagnostic tests at times, castration for male and ovariohysterectomies (spay) for female non-breeding pets, and proper nutrition have extended their lives, and now makes it possible for us to enjoy rabbits as family members for years.  The actual life expectancy varies with the breed, but is not uncommon for house rabbits to enjoy good health for 6 to 10 years with good care.