Rabbits For Dummies (eBook)

Connie Isbell is a former editor and writer atAudobon magazine, as well as the editor of numerous pet books. Audrey Pavia is the author of many books on pets and animals, including the bestselling Horses For Dummies and The Rabbit: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. She has been a frequent contributor to numerous pet publications, editor-in -chief of Horse Illustrated, and senior editor of The AKC Gazette.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Bringing on the Bunny Basics 7

Chapter 1: Jumping into Rabbit Ownership 9

Chapter 2: Choosing the "Right" Rabbit 25

Chapter 3: So Many Breeds, So Little Time 41

Chapter 4: Hiding in Shelters, Holes, and Shops 55

Part 2: Taking Care of Creature Comforts 71

Chapter 5: Shacking Up with an Indoor Rabbit 73

Chapter 6: Stocking Up on Carrots 97

Chapter 7: Cleaning Behind Those Great Big Ears and More 109

Chapter 8: Making Fitness and Fresh Air Fun for Your Bunny 123

Chapter 9: Nipping Common Health Problems in the Bud 137

Chapter 10: Coping with Other Health Woes and Aging Issues 163

Part 3: Rabbit Psychology: Behavior and Training 181

Chapter 11: Thinking Like a Rabbit 183

Chapter 12: Putting Boxing Gloves on Your Rabbit: Training 195

Chapter 13: Reckoning with a Bad Bunny 203

Part 4: Enjoying Your Fun Bunny 217

Chapter 14: Playing Around Isn't Just for Dogs 219

Chapter 15: Getting Hoppy with Your House Rabbit 227

Chapter 16: Hitting the Road with Your Rabbit 243

Part 5: The Part of Tens 257

Chapter 17: Ten Signs That Require Emergency Action 259

Chapter 18: Ten Great Rabbit Web Sites 267

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Your Bunny's Day 271

Appendix: Rabbit Resources 277

Index 285