The new textbook of rabbit medicine draws on the latest information from around the world to make it a truly global resource on all aspects of rabbit medicine and health. Further research into the dietary requirements of pet rabbits may help reveal more defined fiber requirements that can be more clearly stated on commercial packaging. The rabbit care section serves all who have rabbits. This userfriendly book on pet rabbit health from a caretakers perspective is written for people with little or no medical or veterinary background. Heres how to provide the best care for your pet rabbit. In a handy questionandanswer format karen patry expertly addresses every aspect of rabbit care, including housing, feeding, breeding, kindling, health, and behavior. This project is organized to provide experience for young people in the selection, feeding, husbandry, and exhibiting of rabbits. A rabbit s top front teeth grow at a rate of 3mm a week. Jan 10, 2000 rabbit owners expect and deserve the same standard of veterinary care for their rabbits as they receive for their cats and dogs. If you want to keep pet bunnies or exhibit rabbits at shows, the 4h guide to raising rabbits has everything you need to know about selecting and caring for healthy animals. The completed 4h record book should tell the complete story of the 4h project from.
Because preventive medicine is crucial to small mammal medicine, coverage includes basic biology, husbandry, and routine care of the healthy animal. The lucky ones who intend to purchase a rabbit have the opportunity to select a healthy one. Popular animal husbandry books showing 150 of 506 the smallscale poultry flock. This text, the first of its kind, is devoted entirely to the pet rabbit, its husbandry and health. Devoted entirely to the pet rabbit, this book is a practical and concise guide to health, husbandry and diseases. Textbooks and reference materials for veterinarians. Richardson february 2000 rabbits are the third most popular pet in the world and the trend to keep them indoors will make the house rabbit the pet of the next century. When we were given our rabbit, eddy, i knew nothing about looking after rabbits. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Links to everything you need on how to care for rabbits. Modern animal husbandry relies on production systems adapted to the type of land available. He has served as the editor of rabbits magazine, has been a contributing editor to countryside magazine, and is the founder of domestic rabbits and a past director of the american rabbit breeders association.
This is a small rabbit and i have rather long fingers so im going to pick him up just this way to get him this far and put him here. Basic rabbit care handout and infographic lafebervet. The wonderful world of pet rabbits provided answers to all of my bunny care questions, while being an entertaining and enjoyable read. Nutritional requirements and clinical examination are covered in chapters 2 and 3. If there are no ongoing health issues, a rabbit should visit the veterinarian each year for an annual exam, just as is typically done for a cat or dog. This study analyses questionnaire results from a diverse population of 1254 rabbit owners from three different geographical areas in england with the aim of providing an accurate representation of how pet rabbits are currently housed and cared for and key aspects of their health and welfare. Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the world and the trend to. The house rabbit handbook is the first and still the best book on house rabbit care, and the book that started house rabbit society faqs. A wide range of other species such as horse, water buffalo, llama, rabbit and guinea pig are used as livestock in some parts of the world. Popular animal husbandry books goodreads share book. The unusual pet vets is an experienced team of veterinarians that provide advanced pet rabbit care. It should never substitute for a trip to the veterinarian.
The rabbit as a pet, including the needs of pet rabbits, choosing a pet. Apr 15, 2008 rabbits are the third most popular pet in the world and the trend to keep them indoors will make the house rabbit the pet of the next century. Mar 18, 2019 while the internet is a great source of information, guide and reference books are vital to the new rabbit checklist. The current state of welfare, housing and husbandry of the english pet rabbit population article pdf available in bmc research notes 71. An allnatural approach to raising chickens and other fowl for home and market growers paperback. You also need one that is appropriate for your pet rabbit situation. Handling live animals, watching them grow, and learning how to care for them has value far beyond that of competition. Bob bennett is the author of six books on rabbit raising, including storeys guide to raising rabbits and rabbit housing, as well as numerous magazine and newspaper articles.
The majority of medical problems encountered in the pet rabbit are easily prevented by proper husbandry. It will continue to be indispensable to veterinary surgeons in general practice, veterinary students, referral veterinarians specializing in exotic pets, and veterinary surgeons studying for certificates in advanced. Insect farming, as well as aquaculture of fish, molluscs, and crustaceans, is widespread. Textbooks and reference materials for the practitioner. The current state of welfare, housing and husbandry of the. Whether youre an experienced rabbit farmer or building your first hutch for a pet bunny, the rabbit raising problem solver has answers to all of your most pressing questions. Part of our committed service is our regular checkups where we take a close look at your rabbits ears, eyes, teeth, and gut to make sure your rabbit is in good health. Tools and systems for the smallscale, sustainable market growerwith information on draftpowered vegetable and grains production, working in the woodlot, haying, and wholefarm management paperback. About half of my clients deliberately purchase a rabbit as a pet. Nov 26, 2019 the backyard meat rabbits group had roughly 30,000 members from around the world and featured content on animal husbandry related to keeping, breeding, and butchering rabbits for personal consumption and retail sales. Discover how to raise a happy, healthy bunny with the rabbits for dummies, 2nd edition. Christine provides the type of information that can only be acquired through years of breeding, showing and keeping rabbits as pets.
Textbooks and reference materials for the practitioner house. Caring and husbandry of pet rabbits pet rabbit care. Anything beyond this is considered a treat and should be offered in limited quantities only. A domestic or domesticated rabbit oryctolagus cuniculus domesticusmore commonly known as a pet rabbit, a bunny, a bun, or a bunny rabbitis a subspecies of european rabbit. In our faqs, learn about litterbox training, housing, spayneuter, the hazards of outdoor living, diet, bunny proofing, toys, chewing, aggression, and more. Not all medical problems can be prevented and those caring for rabbits need to be aware of proper health care. A domestic rabbit kept as a pet may be considered a pocket pet, depending. The page was originally founded based on a husbandry book called beyond the pellet by boyd craven, former member ashley pierce says. Rabbit raising problem solver is an excellent, wellwritten book that will become. Very basic practical text begins with an overview of rabbit husbandry. Husbandry, medicine and surgery of the pet rabbit the. The other half has the rabbit presented to them by their child or neighbor or come upon the animal unexpectedly. They need a lot more time and effort than people assume, but the payoff is a curious, playful companion that will be part of the family for years.
As a newcomer to the joys of pet rabbits, i highly recommend christines book. Show rabbits, pet rabbits, and livestock rabbits, breeders and pet owners alike. Health, husbandry and diseases, book by virginia c. As with the treatment of other small pets, the majority of.
The following are great books to have in any rabbit owner or enthusiasts library. Special chapters address the care needs of angora and pet rabbits. Upon adopting a rabbit, owners should bring their new pet to their veterinarian for an initial exam and information on proper husbandry, advises dr. Feb 21, 2000 devoted entirely to the pet rabbit, this book is a practical and concise guide to health, husbandry and diseases.
Rabbits are a popular choice for many families with an estimated 900,000 rabbits kept as pets in the uk pdsa animal wellbeing report 2019. I have taken the liberty of putting an next to those books that i feel are particularly. A sound rabbit diet consists of fresh hay, goodquality pellets, fresh vegetables, and water. There is still much to be learned in the areas of pet rabbit husbandry, health, and their effects on behavior. Keep your rabbit healthy by following our health and welfare advice, including information about how to check your rabbit s health. By following the advice in this book, both rabbit owners and veterinary health professionals report healthier and more content rabbits. Health, husbandry and diseases book by virginia richardson. The book begins with an overview of rabbit husbandry. The focus is on explaining normal behaviour as a basis for describing optimal welfare, with an. This book will provide a practical and concise guide to the health, husbandry and diseases of pet and house rabbits and will be an invaluable resource for busy vets in practice. Dec 11, 20 this is a small rabbit and i have rather long fingers so im going to pick him up just this way to get him this far and put him here. Advice on feeding, housing, and much more will help you set up your own rabbitry. Its goal is to help rabbit owners play a more active, informed role in their rabbit s health care decisions. Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the world and the trend to keep them indoors will make the house rabbit the pet of the next century.
Rabbits are also unique creatures who form tight bonds with their families, but they also have some quirks you should know about. Owners expect the same standard of care for their rabbit as their dog or cat. Designed for children ages 9 and up who are interested in raising rabbits, this. Facebook deletes meat rabbit group because a pet rabbit group. This complete, handson guide is focused on providing you with all the practical knowhow you need to adopt, nurture, and love a rabbit. The nittygritty on rabbit husbandry for raising of livestock rabbits is at rabbit farming, which guides you through getting. Pet rabbits can be taught to respond to commands using positive rewardbased training. The welfare of pet rabbits is an area of growing interest in europe and the uk. Selective breeding has produced rabbits ranging in size from dwarf to giant.
The exhibition of rabbits and the keeping of rabbits as pets was popularized in the. Its also very much for those pet rabbit owners who had no intention of finding bunnies in their future. The first thing to consider before you get a pet rabbit is that they have a long lifespan so be prepared to care for them long term. Devoted entirely to the pet rabbit, this book is a practical and concise. Learn the basics of raising rabbits from bennetts bestselling classic this is the book that introduced me to raising rabbits its updated and still terrific solve your rabbit raising problems with an autographed copy of karens rabbit raising problem solver. Further research warranted on behavior and husbandry. Rabbit owners expect and deserve the same standard of veterinary care for their rabbits as they receive for their cats and dogs. Rabbit reproduction raising rabbits ebook on breeding rabbits. Feb 16, 2016 rabbits are also highly social animals that crave contact and interaction with their human caretakers. Optimal husbandry requirements of the pet rabbit in the home and hospital the pathophysiology of skin, gastrointestinal, urogenital and cardiorespiratory disease and their management confidently anaesthetise rabbits with a variety of protocols. Also features chapters on disease management, surgery, and radiology. But when youre picking up to carry him the safest way to. Besides complete answers and explanations of each solution, a full section 83. Serves as a useful reference for veterinary students, technicians, research scientists, pet shop owners, pet owners, and breeders.
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