Getting to Know Lop Rabbits

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Many people are under the impression that lop rabbits require less attention because of their size, but that's far from being the case. Lop rabbits demand a lot of attention and not taking care of them properly could lead to severe complications. In this piece, I will give you some pointers on how to take care of your rabbit properly.

Let's begin with the diet. Most lop rabbits eat a diet consisting of pellets, grass and various types of hay. Some pellets contain a mix of different ingredients and hay. When it comes to choosing the right pellets for your rabbit, you have to make sure that they are high in fiber. Fiber is essential if you want to keep your rabbit's digestive system healthy.

Even though rabbits love vegetables, you have to be careful which types of vegetables you feed your rabbit. Per example, cauliflower, spinach, carrots and romaine lettuce should only be given to your pet once, maybe twice per week. But you should never give your rabbit iceberg lettuce; doing so could lead to severe diarrhea. Potatoes should also be avoided because of their high starch content. Starchy foods might cause your rabbit to develop gas and rabbits have very delicate digestive systems, so you should keep the amount of starch to a minimum.

Lop rabbits tend to be inactive and sedentary, so it's very important that you watch how much food you give them. They can easily become overweight if you feed them too much. So if you want your rabbit to remain healthy, you should limit the amount of food you give them, especially if they're old.

You have to clean your rabbit's cage regularly and make sure that you get a cage with padded floor. Most rabbit cages come with wired floors and they could hurt you rabbit's paws if they're not padded properly. You also have to make sure that you equip your rabbit's cage with a resting board.

It's very important that you clean your rabbit's cage every single day. Why? Because rabbit urine has a very distinctive smell that can become overwhelming if you don't clean it immediately. Even though lop rabbits are not the most active animals, you still have to make sure that they get the exercise that they need. Make sure that you let your rabbit out of his cage at least twice a day if you want him to stay healthy.

Lop rabbits need a lot of attention and you have to make sure that you look after them so they don't get hurt or ill. So before you think about buying one for your family, make sure that you are prepared to give your rabbit the care that he needs.

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