But, keeping a bunny isn't like keeping a cat. Here's information about feeding, housing, veterinary care and other things you should think about before bringing Flopsy or Mopsy home. 1. Consider your lifestyle. While rabbits don t need to run like a retriever or be groomed as much as a Persian kitten, they do need care and attention. They are social animals and without interaction will quickly become destructive and fail to thrive.
Rabbits don t like to be handled roughly.
While most bunnies will learn to love and appreciate your gentle touch, they are easily frightened and will respond to roughness first by trying to escape and eventually by scratching or biting. A rabbit is a poor choice of pets for children under nine or ten. Because adult rabbits are about the same size as house cats, felines make good companions for bunnies. Some dogs readily accept a rabbit into the family while others may never forget the thrill of the hunt. Before you bring a rabbit into your home it is always wise to think about the personalities of your other pets and realistically assess whether Rover will ever accept Flopsy into the fold.