What to Purchase for Your New Rabbit

Before bringing your rabbit home, make a list of everything you will need to purchase at the pet store. The more time you spend with your pet rabbit, the more you will learn about her unique personality. Your rabbit will have her own likes and dislikes and you can adjust your rabbit's needs as you see fit.


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Rabbit Needs & Supplies

Rabbit Hopping

The Sport of Rabbit Hopping in the United States

The origins of this sport began in Sweden during the late 1970s where it is referred to as rabbit jumping. The sport became a huge success abroad and Ms. Hoover hopes that this bunny activity will also gain the popularity that it has in Sweden. The events held in parts of the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Germany are known to have huge crowds with entrants ranging into the hundreds.

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Rabbit Hopping

Hedgehog Obesity

The weight of an adult hedgehog should average 10 to 20 ounces. Owners typically weigh their pets every two weeks to be certain that their companion is not under or over the recommended weight. Dry cat food is the most common type of commercial food fed to a pet hedgehog. It is important to provide a high-quality but low-fat formulated cat food to a hedgehog. These foods that are lower in fat content may be labeled as a "maintenance" formula. One tablespoon of dry food each day is the average amount of food to feed a pet hedgehog. By weighing the hedgehog on a regular basis, owners will know if the amount should be lowered or increased depending upon the weight of their pet.

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Dangers of Obesity in Pet Hedgehogs

Hedgehog Diet

Before trying to mimic the wild hedgehog diet for a pet hedgehog, you should educate yourself first in the nutritional requirements of this unique creature. The full understanding surrounding a captive hedgehog's diet is complicated and still not fully researched. Finding a balanced hedgehog food can be difficult as many manufacturers have taken pet food designed for other pets and have simply relabeled it for hedgehogs.

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What to feed a pet hedgehog

Hedgehog Housing and Cage Environment

Take the time to allow your hedgehog to explore its environment outside of the cage. Thoroughly proof the area that the hedgehog is allowed to roam as these small animals can get into some very small spaces. If a cage has enough space, is properly cleaned on a regular basis, and has plenty of objects to get him stimulated, your hedgehog can live quite comfortably in their cage. However, don't forget to spend quality time with your hedgehog and allow some free time outside of the cage as often as possible.

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Hedgehog Housing

Hedgehog Care - Bathing and Grooming

During a grooming session, an owner should take the time to give their hedgehog a thorough look-over. Examine the teeth if possible for any dental problems and check the ears for any build-up or anything that doesn't appear to be normal. Seek veterinary care for a hedgehog if at any time you feel your pet needs further care. For the overall health of a hedgehog owners should provide a proper diet, clean environment, regular grooming, and schedule a regular veterinary check-up once a year.

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Hedgehog: How to bathe and groom

Hedgehog as Pets

Hedgehogs are solitary creatures and will live contently without another hedgehog companion. Owning a single pet allows owners more quality and bonding time. Sharing your home with a hedgehog can be a rewarding experience for individuals who have the time and knowledge to socialize with a new pet. With proper care, a pet hedgehog can add many years of enjoyment to its owner.

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Pet Hedgehogs