How to care of your pet rabbits to live long

Bubu the grey and choco 

We have a male rabbits, called Bubu, it is a grey soft fur rabbit that has been part of our family for more than 5 years. At first, we raised Bubu with his friend, Choco. Unfortunately, Choco has died because of diarrhea when it was a little.

In the article below we will explain 5 ways to keep rabbits for a long life.

Rabbits are very adorable pets, especially for children, because of their soft fur. Even though they really want to keep rabbits, some people are hesitant because they think that rabbits will not have a long life. Rabbits are quite sensitive, so long or short life depends on how to care for your beloved rabbit.

If the treatment is carried out in the right way, it does not mean the age of the rabbit can be aged up to 5-10 years into the future. For some people who wants to know the right and easy way to raise rabbits, no need to worry because there is 5 ways to keep rabbits to live long at home.

1. The selection of rabbit cages must be clean to avoid disease 

Domestic rabbits and wild rabbits that do live in the wild certainly have their own differences. A cage is very important, especially rabbits, including animals that cannot feel stress or fear because it will have an impact on their health. Choose a cage that is not too small so the rabbit can run around in it. The rabbit cage purchased is at least five times the size of the rabbit's body, making it easier for the rabbit to move around in the cage.

2. Rabbit food must be considered nutritional and balanced portion

When deciding to keep animals at home, then we need to share roles in caring for them with love. Also multiply the information about caring for rabbits so that you can apply it yourself.

Another way to keep rabbits for a long life is to pay attention to the nutrition of their food and in balanced portions. Keep in mind that rabbits have a fairly complex digestive system and need to get nutritious food. 

Some foods that can be prepared as rabbit food include grass as the main food, carrots with vitamin A content that rabbits need, lettuce, kale to tomatoes.

If your rabbit regularly gets nutritious food, it can help prevent health problems ranging from hairballs, diarrhea and obesity. 

When we have got several types of food that are suitable for consumption by rabbits, then the next time it is necessary to arrange a meal schedule to be more regular. Just like humans, pet rabbits also need to know a more regular feeding schedule. 

With the rabbit's habit of eating little even though quite often, then this needs to be considered carefully. Provide a special container for the food to keep the cage cleaner.

3. How to carry a rabbit must be considered because it should not be careless

As animals that are quite sensitive, we need to understand that carrying a rabbit also needs attention because it should not be careless.

Keep in mind that rabbits are quite vulnerable, so try not to injure them, especially when carrying a rabbit. 

Avoid lifting the rabbit by its ears or lifting it by holding its hind legs. Holding the wrong way will only make the rabbit feel scared and even stressed. 

When you want to hold a rabbit, you want to hold a cat. If it's difficult, then try using one hand to hold the rabbit's nape or back. When the rabbit's body has been lifted, then the other hand can be used to support the buttocks so that the rabbit feels more comfortable.

4. Provide a box in the cage for rabbits to dispose of feces

The cleanliness of the rabbit cage really needs to be maintained properly so that it can live longer because it avoids disease. Providing a box in the cage can be an alternative to keep your rabbit healthy. 

By selecting the appropriate litter box in the cage, the rabbit can dispose of feces in the space provided. At least this avoids the amount of dirt in the corners of the cage. 

For the health of your family, try to always wash your hands after coming into contact with pets. In order to avoid various kinds of diseases, 

5. Let the rabbits play outside the cage, but still under supervision

As animals that need quiet time when they are sleeping during the day or night, their presence sometimes helps the rabbit's needs. Even so, rabbits need playtime too. 

For the sake of not always being confined in a cage, Mama needs to take the rabbit out of the cage so that she can feel the outdoors. While playing, there's nothing wrong with taking him out for a walk around the house. 

When the rabbit is out of the cage, keep a close eye on it. Your little one can also be invited to play with the rabbit when outside the cage.

Those are some ways to take good care of rabbits so that the pet is not easily stressed and lives long.