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Placing a rabbit in an outdoor hutch with minimal interaction from you and your family does result in a boring (and bored) pet. However, if housed indoors with regular interaction from you and your family, a pet rabbit suddenly becomes a social, fun-loving addition to a family and a household.

Rabbits have needs similar to those of other household pets. Rabbits have specific dietary needs just like most pets. Cages and litter boxes need frequent cleaning. A properly cared for rabbit can live 8 to 10 years, sometimes even longer. This is quite a long-term commitment for a rabbit owner.

Parents and children should take care of the rabbit together until the child is old enough to care for the rabbit by themselves. This way the bunny rabbit can be enjoyed by the whole family. (you'd be surprised, Dad and Mom - Rabbits are cool). Kid's may hate to clean the rabbit's cage. Rabbits often bought for children may become neglected as the child gets older and participates in activities outside the home. The once "new toy" may become "boring" and the child may lose interest in the animal. Parents should be willing to take over the responsibility of the pet rabbit should their child lose interest.

Rabbits are delicate, ground loving creatures. Rabbits are very social animals that enjoy the company of humans and other animals. Some rabbits love to snuggle alot, while other pet rabbits would prefer being petted on the ground. Some rabbits that prefer to stay on the ground may try and escape if they are being held, and may do this by biting or scratching. Spend time on the floor with your rabbit and see the world through your rabbit's eyes.

Rabbits do eat carrots, but these should be given only as a treat as they are high in sugar. A rabbit's diet should include unlimited hay and this should be available to them at all times. Pellets should be offered in limited quantities to rabbits over seven months old. Do not feed pellets with nuts, seeds, dried vegetables or other "treats" in them to your pet rabbit!

These pellets are low in quality and very high in fat. Vegetables such as dark leafy greens should also make up a large portion of your rabbit's diet. Iceberg lettuce (normal head lettuce) should not be given to rabbits as this type of lettuce causes diarrhea because of its high water content.