The Rabbit Handbook

The House Rabbit Handbook coined the term house rabbit and continues at the forefront of rabbit care and appreciation. Packed with the collective wisdom of bunny-lovers and charming, candid photos of their pets, this fourth edition keeps pace with a more knowledgeable and demanding readership. This revision includes updated health-care and dietary information, accompanied by diagrams and photo illustrations, and chapters on understanding rabbit language, choosing a rabbit, and safety issues. A new section includes revised recommendations for rabbit space and how to creatively integrate it with human space. Fresh housing options described here include condos and Xpens. Exercise and ways to encourage it is the subject of another new section, covering how the shape of an exercise area can determine whether it's used, along with equipment and stimulating activities for rabbits. Also here are improved techniques for litter box training, bunny proofing, lifting and handling, grooming and bonding; behavior insights from expert caregivers; dealing with elderly, special-needs, and disabled bunnies; and much more.

"Written specifically for the pet rabbit owner, this book is your first step towards caring for and understanding your bunny"--Back cover.

The book has been authored in accordance with the syllabi prescribed by Veterinary Council of India (VCI), New Delhi for under graduate students of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry all over India. The book includes comprehensive and up-to-date information on the topics highlighted and also deals with animal ethics and welfare of Laboratory Rabbits and Pet Animals in precise manner and in simple language, which becomes easy for students to understand. The text will be suitable and useful for students including those appearing for comprehensive examinations, teachers and scientists.

An in-depth illustrated manual on the care and feeding of different rabbits breeds.

A practical guide to caring for pet rabbits that covers their history, selection and purchasing, cages and hutches, "rabbit proofing" the home, litter box training, food, health care, behavior, grooming, breeding, showing, and the loss of a pet, and profiles several rabbit varieties.

Everything you want to know about Holland lop rabbits and more. Based on years of experience keeping rabbits, Ann Fletcher covers all aspects on how to care for your Holland lop bunny, including handling, health, housing, breeding, colours, lifespan, personality, treatment, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner.