A House Rabbit Primer: Understanding and Caring for Your Companion Rabbit

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Santa Monica Press, 1. mar. 2005 - 264 strani
A House Rabbit Primer: Understanding and Caring for Your Companion Rabbit is a complete, up-to-date handbook on all aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners.

Just a few years ago, most pet rabbits were kept outdoors in hutches. That time is past. Today, pet rabbits are considered to be members of the family. They are spayed/neutered pets kept indoors and pampered with special toys and treats.

In A House Rabbit Primer, author Lucile C. Moore, Ph.D., provides pet rabbit owners with valuable information about the total care of their pet. Part one tells owners just what to expect from their new member of the family and gives detailed information on how to house, feed, and train a rabbit. Part two contains a comprehensive medical section. In addition to detailed information on many rabbit diseases, there are tips on creating a first-aid kit for rabbits as well as providing emergency care.

With more and more pet owners choosing to keep their rabbits indoors full time, this informative guide lays out practical information for making rabbits a healthy part of any family.
 

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Preface
9
House Rabbit Care and Behavior
11
Why a Pet Rabbit?
13
Choosing a Rabbit
23
Before Bringing Bunny Home
43
The First Days
55
Keeping You and Your Rabbit Happy
71
The Rabbits Digestive System
89
Rabbit Health and Medicine
155
Rabbits Veterinarians Medications and Surgery
157
Symptoms of Disease
175
Specific Diseases and Conditions of Pet Rabbits
199
A Final Thought
237
Resources for Rabbit Owners
239
Plants Potentially Harmful to Rabbits
247
Photo Contributors
249

Communicating with Your Rabbit
103
Behavior Puzzles and Problems
115
Caring for Older and Special Needs Rabbits
135

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Lucile C. Moore holds a Ph.D. in biology with a specialty in animal behavior. She has worked as an animal behavior consultant and as a county rabbit superintendent. In her work as a county rabbit superintendent, she was responsible for the health and well-being of over 300 rabbits of more than 20 breeds. She lives in a remote country house near Flagstaff, Arizona with eight house rabbits, two cats, and abundant wildlife.

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