How Long Do Rabbits Live? Breed and Care Factors
The RSPCA says a pet rabbit can typically live 8 to 12 years, and some may live longer. This page covers breed, diet, neutering, housing, company, vet care, and caring for an older rabbit.
The RSPCA says a pet rabbit can typically live 8 to 12 years, and some may live longer. This page covers breed, diet, neutering, housing, company, vet care, and caring for an older rabbit.
ARBA says the most eye-catching feature of the Lionhead rabbit is the mane around its head, and it lists a maximum weight of 3.75 lbs. See what the RSPCA says about diet, grooming, housing, and company.
Thirteen cute bunny GIFs that play on the page, with what the RSPCA and the House Rabbit Society say about binkies, flopping, chewing, and other rabbit body language.
Yes, as an occasional treat. The RWAF lists seedless watermelon, and the House Rabbit Society limits fruit to a very small amount once or twice a week.
Yes, rabbits can eat parsley. It is one leafy green among several, added one new food at a time and rotated with other greens.
A rabbit's adult size depends on its breed, from a 2.5 lb Netherland Dwarf to Flemish Giants that often weigh over 20 lbs. See the weight for each breed, when rabbits finish growing, and the space they need.
A pet rabbit needs a rabbit companion, a large living space, a mostly hay diet, and a yearly vet visit. Here is what the RSPCA, PDSA and House Rabbit Society say to know before you get one.
Yes, rabbits can be litter trained. This guide covers the box, the litter, the steps, and what to do when a trained rabbit stops using it.
Yes, a rabbit can have grapes as a very small treat. The San Diego House Rabbit Society gives one grape, cut in half, once or twice a week as its example. Take the seeds out and keep hay as the main food.
No, rabbits should not eat French fries. The RSPCA lists potatoes, raw or cooked, and sugary or salty human foods among the foods rabbits should avoid.
A pet rabbit eats mostly hay, a daily handful of washed leafy greens, and a small measured amount of pellets. Fruit and carrots are occasional treats.
The RSPCA and Blue Cross both give 8 to 12 years for a pet rabbit with good care. Diet, neutering, housing, a companion, and vet visits all change the number.