Rabbits For Dummies

by Isbell, Connie; Pavia, Audrey

• ISBN13: 9780470430644
• ISBN10: 0470430648
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-30
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Your hands-on guide to being a responsible rabbit ownerWant to raise a happy, healthy bunny? This practical guide gives you everything you need to know to successfully adopt, nurture, live with, and love a rabbit. From choosing a rabbit and preparing its home to training, healthcare, and having fun with your bunny, you get a wealth of expert tips that will have your rabbit (and you) hopping with joy!Jump into bunny basics - decide whether a rabbit is the right pet for you, discover the different breeds, and find out the best places to adopt your bunnyTake care of creature comforts - from housing and grooming to feeding and healthcare, provide the best care for your friendPractice bunny "psychology" - understand bunny body language and sounds, handle behavior issues, and train your bunny to do tricks and use the litter boxEnjoy the wonderful world of rabbits - play games with your bunny, join clubs and organizations, show your rabbit, and make traveling with bunny easyOpen the book and find:Informative photos and illustrationsDetailed breed descriptionsHow to think like a rabbitTips for handling bad bunny behaviorThe latest on organic cuisine and homegrown feeding optionsGames to play with your rabbitHow to live with an indoor bunny (which is recommended!)Ten signs that require emergency actionA bunch of bunny resources - from rescue groups to registries to Web sites

Author Biography

Connie Isbell is a former editor and writer at Audubon magazine, as well as the editor of numerous pet books. Audrey Pavia is the author of many books on pets and animals, including the bestselling Horses For Dummies and The Rabbit: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. She has been a frequent contributor to numerous pet publications, editor-in-chief of Horse Illustrated, and senior editor of The AKC Gazette.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Bringing on the Bunny Basics.

Jumping into Rabbit Ownership

Choosing the ôRightö Rabbit

So Many Breeds, So Little Time

Hiding in Shelters, Holes, and Shops

Taking Care of Creature Comforts.

Shacking Up with an Indoor Rabbit

Stocking Up on Carrots

Cleaning Behind Those Great Big Ears and More

Making Fitness and Fresh Air Fun for Your Bunny

Nipping Common Health Problems in the Bud

Coping with Other Health Woes and Aging Issues

Rabbit Psychology: Behavior and Training.

Thinking Like a Rabbit

Putting Boxing Gloves on Your Rabbit: Training

Reckoning with a Bad Bunny

Enjoying Your Fun Bunny.

Playing Around IsnÆt Just for Dogs

Getting Hoppy with Your House Rabbit

Hitting the Road with Your Rabbit

The Part of Tens.

Ten Signs That Require Emergency Action

Ten Great Rabbit Web Sites

Ten Ways to Make Your BunnyÆs Day

Appendix: Rabbit Resources.

Index

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