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A house rabbit primer : understanding and caring for your companion rabbit

All aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners are discussed in this handbook. Detailed information on how to house, feed, and train rabbits is provided, with a comprehensive medical section on creating a first aid kit, diagnosing different rabbit diseases, and giving emergency care. Rabbits make up one of the fastest-growing segments of the pet population, and with more pet owners choosing to keep their rabbits indoors full time, this guide lays out practical information for making rabbits a healthy part of any family
eBook, English, ©2005
Santa Monica Press, Santa Monica, CA, ©2005
1 online resource (261 pages) : illustrations
9781595809902, 9781595808738, 1595809902, 1595808736
312162605
Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Part I: House Rabbit Care and Behavior; Chapter 1: Why a Pet Rabbit?; Chapter 2: Choosing a Rabbit; Chapter 3: Before Bringing Bunny Home; Chapter 4: The First Days; Chapter 5: Keeping You and Your Rabbit Happy; Chapter 6: The Rabbit's Digestive System; Chapter 7: Communicating with Your Rabbit; Chapter 8: Behavior Puzzles and Problems; Chapter 9: Caring for Older and Special Needs Rabbits; Part II: Rabbit Health and Medicine; Chapter 10: Rabbits, Veterinarians, Medications, and Surgery; Chapter 11: Symptoms of Disease. Chapter 12: Specific Diseases and Conditions of Pet RabbitsA Final Thought; Appendix I: Resources for Rabbit Owners; Appendix II: Plants Potentially Harmful to Rabbits; Photo Contributors; Bibliography; Index