Rabbits For Dummies

Now updated–a highly informative guide to the joys of bunny ownership

Rabbits For Dummies gives readers a well-informed look before hopping headlong into the wonderful world of raising rabbits. From choosing a rabbit and preparing its home to feeding, grooming, and training, this practical guide provides a wealth of hutch-tested tips. Packed with informative photographs and beautifully detailed illustrations, Rabbits For Dummies includes up-to-date veterinary information, explains rabbit body language, advises on treating common rabbit maladies, covers the latest on organic cuisine and homegrown feeding options, and suggests training tips for acclimating a new bunny into the household.

P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Rabbits For Dummies (9781119696780). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!

Introduction 1

Part 1: Bringing on the Bunny Basics 7

Chapter 1: Jumping into Rabbit Ownership 9

Chapter 2: Choosing the “Right” Rabbit 25

Chapter 3: So Many Breeds, So Little Time 41

Chapter 4: Hiding in Shelters, Holes, and Shops 55

Part 2: Taking Care of Creature Comforts 71

Chapter 5: Shacking Up with an Indoor Rabbit 73

Chapter 6: Stocking Up on Carrots 97

Chapter 7: Cleaning Behind Those Great Big Ears and More 109

Chapter 8: Making Fitness and Fresh Air Fun for Your Bunny 123

Chapter 9: Nipping Common Health Problems in the Bud 137

Chapter 10: Coping with Other Health Woes and Aging Issues 163

Part 3: Rabbit Psychology: Behavior and Training 181

Chapter 11: Thinking Like a Rabbit 183

Chapter 12: Putting Boxing Gloves on Your Rabbit: Training 195

Chapter 13: Reckoning with a Bad Bunny 203

Part 4: Enjoying Your Fun Bunny 217

Chapter 14: Playing Around Isn’t Just for Dogs 219

Chapter 15: Getting Hoppy with Your House Rabbit 227

Chapter 16: Hitting the Road with Your Rabbit 243

Part 5: The Part of Tens 257

Chapter 17: Ten Signs That Require Emergency Action 259

Chapter 18: Ten Great Rabbit Web Sites 267

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Your Bunny’s Day 271

Appendix: Rabbit Resources 277

Index 285

Connie Isbell is a former editor and writer atAudobon 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.

• Choose the right rabbit for you
• Train your bunny and deal with behavior problems
• Prevent and treat illnesses

Your guide to being a responsible rabbit owner

Want 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. Find detailed breed descriptions, information on organic cuisine, helpful top ten lists, and more. You can even teach your bunny to perform tricks! From choosing a rabbit and preparing its home to training, healthcare, and having fun with your furry friend, discover a wealth of expert tips that will have your rabbit (and you) hopping with joy.

Inside...

• The latest on housing, cleaning, and feeding
• How to think like a rabbit
• Games to play with your bunny
• How to live with an indoor rabbit
• A bunch of bunny resources
• Ten signs that require emergency action