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	<description>Essentials of Caring for Pet Rabbits</description>
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		<title>Tricks to Get Your Rabbit in a Playful Mood</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rabbits love to spend time bonding with their owners and a great way to spend some time with your rabbit is to spend time playing with your rabbit.  Playtime with your rabbit helps to strengthen your bond and helps to reduce your rabbit&#8217;s stress.  By reducing your rabbit&#8217;s stress, your rabbit will love a longer [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/rabbittoys.php"><img class="alignright" title="Bun-E-Fun Dolls" src="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/shop_image/product/c013bd98702477609cf5c0476a9eea11.jpg" alt="" width="242" height="220" /></a>Rabbits love to spend time bonding with their owners and a great way to spend some time with your rabbit is to spend time playing with your rabbit.  Playtime with your rabbit helps to strengthen your bond and helps to reduce your rabbit&#8217;s stress.  By reducing your rabbit&#8217;s stress, your rabbit will love a longer and healthy life.  Set aside a small amount of time every day to spend some time with your rabbit.  To help encourage your rabbit to play, below are some helpful tips to get your rabbit in a playful mood.</p>
<p>Use a variety of rabbit toys and rabbit treats to inspire your rabbit to play and to stimulate your rabbit mentally. </p>
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<li>One of my favorite rabbit toys is the <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-33918"><strong>Bun-E-Fun Dolls</strong></a> by Ware.  Cute and edible, this rabbit toy is sold in a pack of two and is lots of fun for your rabbit to toss around and made of safe ingredients for your rabbit to nibble on. </li>
<li>Another rabbit toy that is great for getting your rabbit to play with you is the <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-24751"><strong>Bell Ball</strong></a> by Ware.  This ball has a bell inside to get your rabbit&#8217;s attention and rabbits love to chase the ball around.  It is made of bamboo and safe for your rabbit to play with.</li>
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<p>If rabbit your rabbit isn&#8217;t inspired to play by offering your rabbit some rabbit toys, then try offering your rabbit a tasty rabbit treat as a reward for some play.</p>
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<li>To get your rabbit&#8217;s attention quickly, use a treat like the <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-31505"><strong>Rollini Rabbit Treats</strong></a>by Vitakraft.  This treat has a fun, round shape that is fun to roll around on the ground with your rabbit and makes a fun treat for your rabbit to eat.  It is made of a variety of seeds and nuts that rabbits can&#8217;t resist.</li>
<li>A sweet treat for your rabbit is the <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-28991"><strong>Hoops and Honey Strawberry Flavor</strong></a> by FM Browns.  Place one of these treats in a variety to locations to get your rabbit exploring and hopping around.  These crunchy treats are fun to eat and make a great reward for playtime.</li>
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		<title>A Rabbit is a big Responsibility!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Rabbit Grooming and Healthcare]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is important to understand the nature of rabbits so that their wants and habits are known and attended to. Often, rabbits are purchased for children and are considered to be a lessor responsibility than a cat or dog. This can be similar to an impulse purchase to in response to a child&#8217;s request. Baby [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>It is important to understand the nature of rabbits so that their wants and habits are known and attended to.</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-30171"><img class="alignright" title="Grass Rabbit Bed" src="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/shop_image/product/7ab9c56c6e5abb0011f9f8374189fef0.jpg" alt="" width="307" height="281" /></a></strong>Often, rabbits are purchased for children and are considered to be a lessor responsibility than a cat or dog. This can be similar to an impulse purchase to in response to a child&#8217;s request. Baby rabbits can be irresistible and are easy to handle for the child. Then quickly the rabbit grows up and takes on the personality of an adult animal. Information on rabbit behavior can be found in on websites such as <a href="http://www.rabbit.org/journal/index.html">House Rabbit Society</a> and <a href="http://www.adoptarabbit.com/index.html">Rabbit Advocates</a> . There are many positives for kids in owning a rabbit. It is an educational experience in animal care and behavior. Gentleness and love required when interacting with a pet bunny can give your child lifelong lessons on kindness and responsibility. After educating yourself, it will be clear to you that adopting a rabbit is a family decision and not based on an impulse.Â </p>
<p><strong>Things to consider before adopting</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Rabbits live about 8 to 12 years. Are you willing to take care of the rabbit after your child grows older? Children develop different interests as they grow and may show less interested in the pet.</li>
<li>Mature rabbits prefer to be on the ground and are not typically content being carried around or being held for long periods of time. A child, trying to hold his pet, may get nipped or scratched in the rabbit&#8217;s efforts to get away. The child may become frightened and not want to interact with it any further or the pet could be injured if dropped. You can watch your child interact and hold a rabbit before bringing home a rabbit to see how they respond to the pet. You can make a judgement at that point whether a rabbit appears to be an appropriate pet for your child.</li>
<li>Rabbits are very sensitive to sound. Children and their friends can be quite noisy and active. This can place the rabbit bunny in a continuously stressful situation that leads to health and temperament issues.</li>
<li>Rabbits are not low maintenance pets. Attention to their needs on a daily basis required. Cage or pen cleaning, feeding, and daily interaction are required. It is unlikely a child will be able to take on all these responsibilities themselves. Therefore, consider the rabbit as the adults responsibility which can be integrated with the child.</li>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop">Supplies</a> needed to care for a rabbit?</strong></p>
<p>Below are <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/">rabbit supplies</a> you should consider before purchasing your pet.Â </p>
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<li><a href="http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/rabbithomes.php"><strong>Housing</strong></a>: Cages and pens are the primary choices for rabbit&#8217;s <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/rabbithomes.php">living quarters</a>. The enclosure needs to be large enough for the rabbit to move around freely. Consider the adult size <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">requirement</span> if your rabbit is not fully grown. You will need space for the litter box and bowls. It may be worthwhile considering a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">movable</span> pen/cage in the case that your location needs may change.Â </li>
<li><a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/rabbitlitter.php"><strong>Litter Box</strong></a>: Rabbits need to be trained to use a litter box to keep the pen clean. If you are having difficulty you can start with a flat pan to make use easy for the rabbit. Upon success you can switch to a larger litter box.Â </li>
<li><a href="http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/rabbitlitter.php"><strong>Litter</strong></a><strong>:</strong> The <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/rabbitnesting.php">litter</a> should be dust free and safe for the rabbit if ingested. Consider <a href="http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/rabbitbedding.php">litters</a> that are organic such as plant fiber, recycled paper and wood.Â </li>
<li><a href="http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/rabbitfeeding.php"><strong>Bowls</strong></a>: Use <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/rabbitbowls.php">bowls</a>; one each for pellets, fresh vegetables and water. Heavy, flat-bottomed bowls work best so the rabbit cannot tip them.Â </li>
<li><strong>Water:</strong> It is a good idea to use a water bottle in conjunction with a bowl. This provides a supply of fresh water if one is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">out</span> of water (or knocked over).<br />
Cage bottom board: If the rabbits pen has a wire bottom it is necessary to have an area with a flat bottom (such as a board) for the rabbit to rest on off of the wire mesh. This <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">should</span> be large enough for the pet to rest, stretched out, in all directions.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/rabbittoy.php"><strong>Toys</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Toys are important not only for stimulation but also to keep the rabbit out of trouble.Â  <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/rabbittoys.php">Toys for small pets</a> are sold at retailers. You can also use, hard plastic baby toys (rattles, key rings), a towel to push and bunch, cardboard boxes made into forts and tunnels&#8230; Use your imagination.Â </li>
<li><a href="http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/rabbitfood.php"><strong>Feed</strong></a>: Pellets should be high quality and contain at least 13% fiber. Store <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/rabbitfood.php">food</a> in an <a href="http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/pet-food-storage.php">airtight container</a> and the pellets will last approximately six months.</li>
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		<title>Summer Fun for Your Rabbit</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rabbits love to hop free in the warm sunshine, but can get into trouble if their time outside isnï¿½t rabbit proofed. If you plan on letting your rabbit have some outdoor fun, it is important to make sure that your rabbit is safe and well contained. To keep your rabbit safe while outdoors, follow these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/playpens.php"><img style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 198px; cursor: hand; height: 198px;" src="http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/uploaded_images/small-animal-playpen-707363.bmp" border="0" alt="" /></a>Rabbits love to hop free in the warm sunshine, but can get into trouble if their time outside isnï¿½t rabbit proofed. If you plan on letting your rabbit have some outdoor fun, it is important to make sure that your rabbit is safe and well contained. To keep your rabbit safe while outdoors, follow these simple steps:</p>
<div>- Make sure the area your rabbit plays in is secure. Rabbits can jump a fence that is lower than 5 feet. Make sure that your fence is 5 feet high or taller. If you donï¿½t have a tall fence, consider using a small animal playpen, such as the <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-23738"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Clean Living Playpen for a Small Dog or Animal</span></a>, to keep your pet contained. This pen can be used outdoors as a safe play area or indoors with the mat to give your rabbit a safe indoor play area.</div>
<div>- Because rabbits like to dig, it is important that the fence be placed at least 12 inches into the ground.</div>
<div>- Inspect your fence for gaps or holes to prevent your rabbit from escaping. Repair any holes and cover gaps to keep your rabbit safely contained.</div>
<div>- Remove any debris, toxic materials, or objects that may harm your rabbit.</div>
<div>- Make sure that your yard has rabbit friendly plantings. Safe plants for rabbits to nibble on are: apples, basil, blackberries, chickweed, wild chicory, red clover, white clover, dandelions, grapes, lemon balm, silver maple, sugar maple, mint, pear, raspberries, sunflowers, and willow.</div>
<div>- Scatter some <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/rabbittoys.php"><span style="color:#ff6600;">toys</span></a> around the yard for your rabbit to play with. By keeping your rabbit entertained, you will have to keep your rabbit out of trouble.</div>
<div>- Keep some water on hand to keep your rabbit hydrated while playing. Provide your rabbit with a shady spot. Make sure that your rabbit has some shade to take a break from the sun.</div>
<div>Check out <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Rabbit Mart</span></a> for all of your rabbit needs!</div>
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		<title>Playtime for Your Pet Rabbit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rabbits love to have interaction with their human care-givers and providing them with stimulation is very important to their mental well-being. To help encourage interaction with your pet rabbit, it is important to offer fun toys, chews, and a play area that is made especially for rabbits. Rabbit toys are ideal for interacting with your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/uploaded_images/bunny-toy-726184.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px; cursor: hand; height: 320px;" src="http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/uploaded_images/bunny-toy-726182.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Rabbits love to have interaction with their human care-givers and providing them with stimulation is very important to their mental well-being. To help encourage interaction with your pet rabbit, it is important to offer fun toys, chews, and a play area that is made especially for rabbits.</p>
<p>Rabbit toys are ideal for interacting with your pet rabbit. Keep a variety of toys on hand and designate time every day for playing with your rabbit. The <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-26982"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Bun-E-Fun Roller Toy for Small Animals</span></a> allows you to play and interact with your rabbit and when your rabbit is alone, it may be nibbled on for entertained.</p>
<p>Another great way to help keep your rabbit entertained is to offer <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/woodchews.php"><span style="color:#ff6600;">wood and mineral chews</span></a> for them to nibble on and enjoy. There are several styles of chews to choose from and it is a good idea to offer a variety to your rabbit to help keep his or her interest.</p>
<p>A fun hideaway is perfect for adding a special, secret rest and play area to your rabbitï¿½s cage or hutch. Some of the hideaways, such as the <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-23174"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Nature Hut Small Animal Home</span></a>, are made of natural materials that can be chewed on and are perfect for helping to keep teeth trim and neat.</p>
<p>By providing your rabbit with extra stimulation, whether itï¿½s playtime with you or some fun toys, it will improve the mental health of your rabbit. These items and more are available at <a href="http://www.rabbitmart.com/shop/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Rabbit Mart</span></a>.</p>
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