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Is getting a bunny a bad idea?

Is getting a bunny a bad idea?

Rabbits are very gentle pets and enjoy spending time with you and being pet. Rabbits can show aggressive behavior if they are afraid and feel cornered, but it’s not their first instinct. Some rabbits will become territorial and aggressively protect their space if they have not been spayed or neutered.

Why are rabbits a bad pet?

“Although they are cute, rabbits are NOT good pets for children. They are prey animals who hate being picked up from the floor and cuddled. Rabbits do not have flexible spines like cats, so improper handling can cause serious or fatal injuries,” Greetis told INSIDER.

Do pet rabbits bite?

Rabbits usually do not bite, but if one does, generally it doesn’t mean that he hates you. There are many reasons that might cause a rabbit to bite; for example, he might bite if you grab at him or surprise him. Rabbits do this when they are hurt.

Do rabbits poop a lot?

How much do rabbits poop? Not all rabbits poop the same amount every day, since rabbits come in so many different sizes. However, you can usually expect to find somewhere around 200-300 poops a day. The amount that they poop is, understandably, proportional to how much food they eat.

Are rabbits dumb?

People make fun of us all the time for having a rabbit. They assume that Bunny is a cute, but basically stupid animal without personality that is unable to form any type of relationship with humans. Rabbits are, in fact, quite intelligent creatures able to memorize, solve problems, and react to cues.

Should I bathe my bunny?

Rabbits are meticulously clean and almost never need a bath. Bathing them can even be harmful, since they tend to panic in water and may fracture a limb or their spine if they thrash around. But it’s usually not safe or beneficial to wet down the bunny’s whole body.

Who is smarter a cat or a rabbit?

Are Rabbits Smarter Than Cats? Rabbits are just as smart as cats. They can learn anything a cat can learn, and they can even learn more because they are more driven to please than most cats. In addition, bunnies are just as clever as cats in escaping places they don’t want to be or get to things that they really want.