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.