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Adults - caring for your rabbit

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Adults - caring for your rabbit

The average lifespan of a pet rabbit is around 10 to 12 years, but rabbits as old as 14 years have been presented to veterinarians in practice. The record-breaking age for a rabbit has not been determined, but there are anecdotal reports of rabbits living 16 to 18 years. Now you’ve made that commitment to care for your rabbit over its lifetime, it’s important to know the dos and don’ts when looking after your bunny to keep them happy and healthy.

If you’ve had your bunny from a baby, you should have built a good bond by now. Your bunny will trust you and you’ll know what they like and what they don’t. Your bunny will be part of the family and will probably be ruling the roost!

A healthy diet and plenty of exercise can prevent obesity
©Donna Brown

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