Recent Pets Blog | Rabbits PostsNetherland Dwarf Rabbitsby Aimee Amodio22 Jul 2007 02:23 PMAlso known as the Dutch dwarf, Netherland dwarf rabbits are a popular choice for pet rabbits. The Netherland dwarf is smaller than most rabbit breeds, weighing in between one and three pounds. Chinchilla Rabbitsby Aimee Amodio21 Jul 2007 02:19 PMThis breed of rabbit is named for the chinchilla -- a rodent known for its silky, uniquely colored fur. What's so special about the coat? The fur is slate blue at the base, a pearly grey in the middle, and white tipped with black at the ends. Lop and Mini-Lop Rabbitsby Aimee Amodio20 Jul 2007 12:05 PMLops are known for their distinctive ears -- which flop over, rather than stand straight up. Lops are among the oldest breeds of domesticated rabbits, and come in many different varieties. English Lop: the lop known for the longest ears. Dutch Rabbitsby Aimee Amodio19 Jul 2007 10:05 PMThe Dutch rabbit is one of the ten most popular rabbit breeds in the world. It used to hold the top spot before dwarf rabbits came along. The breed is believed to have developed in the United Kingdom -- ancestors from the Netherlands and Belgium give the breed its name. Angora Rabbitsby Aimee Amodio17 Jul 2007 01:06 PMThe Angora rabbit is a type of domestic rabbit bred for its extremely long, amazingly soft hair. Like the Angora cat and the Angora goat, the Angora rabbit is thought to have come from Turkey. Pavlov's Rabbitby Aimee Amodio16 Jul 2007 12:28 PMIn honor of Rabbit Week (July 15-21), I thought it was time to tell a story of a rabbit, a girl, and a science fair. The girl was me -- little Aimee. The rabbit was our family pet, Bun-bun. Make That Rabbit Cage Feel Like Homeby Aimee Amodio07 Sep 2006 10:21 AMWhether your house rabbit only uses her cage for sleeping or spends most of the time in her cage, it needs to be a place she wants to go. So how do you make that cage into a home? Make sure there's good ventilation. Rabbit Cage Basicsby Aimee Amodio06 Sep 2006 01:18 PMWhen it comes to housing your rabbit, bigger is always better! A good rule of thumb is that your cage should be at least four times the size of your rabbit -- even more if your bun will spend most of his time in the cage. Giving Your Rabbit Fresh Fruitsby Aimee Amodio28 Mar 2006 09:10 AMThe image of rabbits nibbling at the vegetables in your garden is a popular one -- remember Peter Rabbit getting into trouble in Farmer MacGregor's garden? But rabbits also love fresh fruits! A varied diet ensures that your pet rabbit gets all the nutrients he needs. Giving Your Rabbit Fresh Vegetablesby Aimee Amodio28 Mar 2006 09:09 AMShould you give your pet rabbit fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis? Absolutely! Rabbit pros suggest giving your pet rabbit at least three different types of greens daily -- feeding only one type of vegetable can lead to nutritional imbalances. Recent Blog Comments dallasfire says... "We have been helping a friend who started out feeding one stray, feral cat and ended up with over 10 visiting her daily." Aimee Amodio says... "You might want to start with the three suggestions above: 1) Make sure it isn't a physical problem, like a bladder infection. 2) Make sure your dogs are getting plenty of quality time with the humans. 3) Try a pheromone spray -- they can be comforting and calming." |
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