However, there are times when you must handle your rabbit, such as placing them in a carrier or checking their health, so it is important to know how to ensure their safety. The image of a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat by the ears is terribly misleading. Pulling on the ears is excruciatingly painful and can cause permanent damage. Begin by stroking the top of the rabbit s head. Don t offer your hand to sniff the way you would a dog.
Rabbits have a blind spot in front of their nose.
They may interpret you as an attacker and lunge and bite. As long as you firmly pet the bunny s head, they will be discouraged to move. Many rabbits are sensitive or ticklish under their chins and feet, so avoid those areas unless they indicate otherwise. Whether you re lifting a rabbit out of a cage or off the floor, always support their hind legs. Rabbits can kick with such force that they can break their own backs.