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Rabbit CareMHRR's All-in-one Ultimate Rabbit CaresheetHUSBANDRY Bunny Proofing Your Home - A quick guide Litter-box training - A VERY useful guide! Sexing your rabbit - a helpful guide to determining your bunny's gender. Remember - rabbits up to 2 months can be difficult! Rabbit Nail Trimming Guide - from the Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society. Cage ideas - explains and pictures all types of cages, from hutch to storebought to creating your own with storage cubes! Build an indoor bunny condo - Neat Idea Cubes or similar build-it-yourself shelf materials are available at Target, Linens & Things, and other stores. These cages are great because you can make them any size & shape to fit any room, and you can add to or change them at any time! Bunny Toys - Bought at the pet store or elsewhere, hand-made or household items... no matter where you get it, MHRR's suggested toys can be lots of fun for your bun! Bunny Butt Bath - for bunz with troubles south of the border. Hot weather hints - by the Onatario Rabbit Society Ultimate rabbit care link pageHEALTH Louisiana Rabbit Vets - Baton Rouge & beyond Spaying & Neutering - why spay & neuter? Common Health Issues - a list of symptoms to watch for Herbs for Bunnies - Natural Remedies - A great site with lots of "natural" remedies for rabbits for everything from fleas to weepy eyes. Includes links for other animals and people too! Ultimate rabbit health link pageNUTRITION Rabbit Nutrition - a brief article Good vs. Bad Foods - a list of foods that are good, acceptable, and to-be-avoidedBEHAVIOR Bunny Behavior Guide - a quick (printable) guide with photos to clue you in to your rabbit's language! Bonding Bunnies - Insider tips on introducing new bunnies to each other. Clicker-train your rabbit - you know your rabbit is smart, but check out these athletes!SHOPPING Dog.com - a good company to get ex-pens from (cheaper than most pet stores even after shipping!). Also try ferret.com for cages and toys. DrsFosterSmith.com - a great company offering a variety of quality products and health care tips. Ultimate rabbit shopping link pageOTHER GOOD RESOURCES House Rabbit Society - a GREAT place on rabbit care, behavior, with lists acceptable treats and more. www.myhouserabbit.com - a helpful new resource on everything house bunny! Hot Topics- by ontariorabbits.org about how to care for your bunny. Includes everything from bunnies as classroom pets to how to keep your rabbit safe during the Christmas holidays (live trees are OK!).
A 26-minute video introducing the wonderful world of bunnies! A MUST-SEE for any new bunny-keeper! Must-reads for every rabbit owner: Rabbit Health in the 21st Century by Kathy Smith This book might not look so fancy, but it has a great deal of compiled information on rabbit health. House Rabbit Handbook � How to live with an Urban Rabbit by Marinell Harriman Excellent book for basic & advanced readers. Overall very well written and extremely informative. Rabbit Health, Husbandry & Diseases by Virginia Richardson Overview of rabbit husbandry, nutritional requirements. Clinical examination describes various diseases, their diagnosis & treatment. Behavior, anesthesia, surgery & zoonotic aspects. A definite must have for every rabbit owner. Other very good choices: The Relaxed Rabbit � Massage for your pet bunny by Chandra Mira Beal, RMT & Maia: Through dozens of photos and illustrations you�ll learn: How to massage your rabbit from �nose to toes� - Basic anatomy & physiology � How to address specific health & behavior issues. Wonderful book for rabbit owners who love to do something good for their pet bun themselves, specially for rabbits with handicaps. Textbook of Rabbit Medicine by Frances Harcourt � Brown Comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the health of the domestic rabbit � detailed and explicit line artwork provides clear understanding of physiological processes � A practical evidence-based resource for the effective treatment of rabbits, especially those in critical condition. A little pricey, but worth every penny for serious rabbit owners. Other choices to read just for fun, to refresh the mind and for the cute photos we all love: The Simple Guide to Rabbits by Bobby Land The Essential Rabbit by Betsy Sikora Sino Rabbits for dummies Rabbit Handbook by David Taylor The Rabbit Handbook by Karen Gendron Rabbits Complete Care made Easy by Virginia Parker Guidry Hop to it by Samantha Hunter Rabbits by Monika Wegler (Barron�s) 
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