How to care for a dwarf rabbit

Dwarf rabbits, like the toy rabbit or miniToy, are small, but unlike the latter, dwarf rabbits grow a little more. This type of rabbits have become a popular mascot because if they are well educated they can be around the house with all the tranquility. One reason to choose these animals as a pet is that they do not need as many attentions as a cat or a dog in addition to being smaller. But we do not have to forget that they are living beings, and that is why, from .com, we want to guide you on how to care for a dwarf rabbit.

Steps to follow:

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Although they need less attention than a dog or a cat, we should not forget for a second that dwarf rabbits are living beings, and therefore, require a care and affection that should be provided. If you have chosen him as a pet, it is because you want to educate him, love him and be with him. They may require less attention, but do not leave them forgotten .

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The dwarf rabbit does not need to be bathed. They alone clean themselves . Even if the hair or the anal area gets dirty, you can use special wipes for animals and clean the dirty area. It is also advisable to clean it with a towel moistened with warm water.

3

It is necessary to brush your hair to prevent it from having balls of hair in your digestive system when you lick it. Being a short-haired rabbit, it is not necessary that you do it very often, during the moult it would be enough (spring and autumn).

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Although they are very clean animals, we must take special care with the arrangement of their cage, so that it is always clean and dry, since a very dirty cage can make them sick.

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Do not cut your hair under any circumstances. Their fur protects them from external aggressions.

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Their diet must be based on natural products such as alfalfa, some vegetables and carrots. Also the feed prepared for rabbits and above all, hay.

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Watch that you always have clean, fresh water .

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Always keep your trough and drinking fountain clean .

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Buying a good cage is very important, since it is where they will spend the most time, finding one of the right size is paramount. Have a cage that is commensurate with the size of your rabbit, but above all taking into account its size when it reaches adulthood. In this way we will allow the rabbit to move freely. Remember to get him out of his cage at least a half hour a day. The cage should be in a well-lit and ventilated place.

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Dwarf rabbits resist the cold well, but be very careful with the heat. Do not ever leave the sun and always have shade where you can take refuge .