Avian and Exotic Pet Clinic of Roanoke

Rabbit Critter Corner

Did You Know....

Baby rabbits have no smell or odor —This helps hide and protect them.
Bunny’s ears—no matter what shape—hear all, sense all and cool bunny when it’s hot!

New Owner Corner

Here are some documents to help get you started with your hopping friends

And some links that might be of interest to you.

F.A.Q

Life expectancy: Dwarfs: 5-7 years, Larger breeds: 6-10 years.
Growing (<6 months of age) or reproductively active female rabbits get timothy hay (free choice), a small amount of appropriate timothy/alfalfa pellets (1/4th cup per 5 lbs body weight) and appropriate fresh greens. Other rabbits over 6 months of age get free choice timothy hay (free choice), a small amount of timothy based pellets (1/4th cup per 5 lbs body weight) and appropriate greens.
A well-ventilated wire cage in a low stress location away from other pets. Use “Care Fresh” or Aspen bedding, “Yesterday’s News” for litter and keep bedding and litter dry and clean. The larger the enclosure the better, but offer a secure hiding area as well. Exercise is very important.
Cost: $10 - $150
: Do not shave the fur on your rabbit’s feet can lead to pressure sores and debilitating infection. Do not use Cedar shavings as these can lead to respiratory tract and liver disease.
Health tips: Annual check ups with dental evaluation and appropriate parasite screening are needed to ensure the best health for your rabbit. We perform a full physical examination, discuss diet, husbandry, environmental enrichment and preventative care to help extend and improve your rabbits’s life. Encephalitozoon and Pasteurella screening is available for all pet rabbits. These can be chronic hidden but debilitating diseases as bunnies age.