Rabbits

Rabbits🐰🐇

Rabbits or bunnies are small mammals in the family Leporidae (which also includes the hares), which is in the order Lagomorpha (which also includes pikas). They are familiar throughout the world as a small herbivore, a prey animal, a domesticated form of livestock, and a pet, having a widespread effect on ecologies and cultures. The most widespread rabbit genera are Oryctolagus and Sylvilagus. The former, Oryctolagus, includes the European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus, which is the ancestor of the hundreds of breeds of domestic rabbit and has been introduced on every continent except Antarctica. The latter, Sylvilagus, includes over 13 wild rabbit species, among them the cottontails and tapetis. Wild rabbits not included in Oryctolagus and Sylvilagus include several species of limited distribution, including the pygmy rabbit, volcano rabbit, and Sumatran striped rabbit

Health

Common conditions of pet rabbits include upper respiratory tract infections (snuffles), internal and external parasites, dental disease, gastrointestinal (GI) stasis, Encephalitozoon cuniculi, uterine problems (infections or cancer), and pododermatitis (foot sores or sore hocks).

To maintain a rabbit's health, provide a diet of high-fiber hay (85%), fresh water, and a small amount of pellets and greens, ensure a spacious and clean living environment, and allow for daily exercise and mental stimulation. Regularly check your rabbit's eating and toileting habits, coat, eyes, ears, and teeth for any changes, and schedule annual veterinary check-ups and vaccinations
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