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Moline Teske's 2423 16th Street 762-7575 |
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Bettendorf Teske's 2395 Spruce Hills Dr. 355-7230 |
Rabbit Care
Be sure to take your new rabbit to the vet within 48 hrs. of taking him home. Rabbits are much nicer if they have been nutered. The nicest rabbit I ever met was nutered and declawed. Be sure to groom your rabbit often. Rabbits can not throw up and hairballs are very dangerous for them. Use this guide as a shopping list so you have all the essenials when you take your rabbit home.
Nutrients
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Food: Rabbit Pellets, Fiesta Blend |
Alfalfa & Timothy Hay: These provide your pet with roughage. |
Salt Spool & Holder |
Vitamins: Avitron |
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables: Broccoli, Carrots, Apples, Strawberries, Corn, Corn Husk, Parsley, Kale, Cabbage, Romaine Lettuce. |
Grooming
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Gnawbones Or Chew Sticks: Rabbits need to wear their teeth down or you will have to have them trimmed. |
Nail Clipper: Just trim the tips. |
Grooming: Rabbit shampoo when needed, then brush. |
Furnishings Indoor Rabbit
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Cage: Rabbits may be housed inside in wire cages. The more room they have, the better. |
Feeder, Water Bottle & Holder: Clean dishes for food and for water. |
Bedding: Pine bedding should be used for indoor rabbits. |
Litter: Litter box and pelleted litter. |
Outdoor Rabbits
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Cage: Rabbits housed outside need a hutch. In winter they will need straw bedding and protection from the wind. In summer they must be provided with shade and plenty of water. Cedar whould be used for bedding material in summer as it is cooler for your pet than straw. |
Feeder, Water Bottle & Holder: Clean dishes for food and for water. |
Bedding: Cedar should be provided for summer bedding. Straw may be used in winter. |
Entertainment & Exercise
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Treats: Honey Sticks, Seed Treats, Chew Sticks, Corny Cobs, Etc. |
Hiding Place: A toy house in his cage will make your rabbit feel more secure. |
Rabbit Harness & Lead. |
Books: Books about rabbits. The more you know, the more fun you will have. |