House Rabbit Primer: Understanding and Caring for Your Companion Rabbit

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A House Rabbit Primer: Understanding and Caring for Your Companion Rabbit is a complete, up-to-date handbook on all aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners. Just a few years ago, most pet rabbits were kept outdoors in hutches. That time is past. Today, pet rabbits are considered to be members of the family. They are spayed/neutered pets kept indoors and pampered with special toys and treats. In A House Rabbit Primer, author Lucile C. Moore, Ph. D., provides pet rabbit owners with valuable information about the total care of their pe.;Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Dedication -- preface -- part one -- house rabbit care and behavior -- 1 -- why a pet rabbit? -- ten frequently asked questions -- a brief history of rabbits -- 2 -- choosing a rabbit -- what breed is best? -- other considerations -- adopting your rabbit -- 3 -- before bringing bunny home -- cages, feed, and supplies -- rabbit-proofing -- 4 -- the first days -- introducing your rabbit to his new home -- what to expect as your rabbit settles in -- 5 -- keeping you and your rabbit happy -- training your rabbit.