Rabbits should receive annual health checkups. Veterinarians may examine rabbits using techniques similar to those used for dogs and cats. Veterinarians typically examine the mouth to evaluate dental health. Gender can be determined by examining the rabbit’s genitals for a slit-like vulva (opening to the vagina) in females or a penis in males. Sometimes this difference can be very hard to appreciate, especially in very young rabbits. Males’ testicles become apparent
Before you bring your rabbit home, you will need to prepare suitable housing, select a proper diet, and plan for your pet’s exercise needs.
Caring for Your Rabbit
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Buying Your First Rabbit
Questions to consider when buying a rabbit:
Do you have a suitable location for a rabbit cage (indoors) or hutch (outdoors)?
Who will be the main caregiver for the rabbit? A young child, an older child, or an adult?
If a rabbit is not picked up or held properly, its back can possibly break. Therefore, rabbits may be more suitable as pets for older teens and adults than for young children. Rabbits should be held gently but firmly against your body, with one hand under their back legs to support their backs and the other hand under their chest. Never hold or pick up a rabbit by its ears.
Rabbits may be housed inside or out. However, rabbits are sensitive to he
Rabbits are small, furry mammals with long ears, short fluffy tails, and strong, large hind legs. They have 2 pairs of sharp incisors (front teeth), one pair on top and one pair on the bottom. They also have 2 peg teeth behind the top incisors. Their teeth are specifically adapted for gnawing and grow continuously throughout their lives.
Breeds of Rabbits
Furnishing adequate housing, a good diet, and routine preventive care will minimize disease in potbellied pigs, as with any other animal.
Digestive Disorders
Digestive disorders in potbellied pigs may be caused by organisms such as bacteria or by problems caused by swallowing foreign objects or eating toxic substances.
Gastritis and Foreign Objects in the Digestive System
Although some basic information on breeding and reproduction is included here, breeding of potbellied pigs is not encouraged for the amateur owner. In addition, it is strongly recommended that male potbellied pigs be neutered early (at 2 to 3 months of age) to minimize the development of aggressive behavior. Males that have not been neutered do not make suitable pets.
Females
Female potbellied pigs are no
Locating a veterinarian with experience in caring for potbellied pigs may be difficult. Few small animal veterinarians have thorough training in this area. Similarly, livestock veterinarians may not be trained in potbellied pigs and may not be conveniently located. However, it is important to find professional medical care for your pig before an emergency occurs. Research the veterinarians listed in your phone directory or on the internet. A good