2006-11-21 05:02:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I wouldn't worry about it, just make sure the bunny is clean.
2006-11-21 05:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked at a rabbit shelter, so it depends on several things.
You can tell if the animal (msot of the time, not always) is healthy by the following: Are the eyes bright and open? Is the fur soft and well groomed? Are the dropping normal (small balls)? Is the rabbit going about easily? Rabbits tend to hide if they are ill (defense reasons) so be careful.
Next, how old are the childeren? Its very important to remember that this animal is prey, so they need to make slow, clam movements or risk frightening the animals.
My suggestion is treating it like an infant. Be very gentle. Like a baby, its very fragile. Kissing isnt really the best idea (some rabbit breeders say its unhealthy) but hugging if the rabbit is used to human contact is alright.
As far as health towards the childeren, humans very rarely or dont at all contact anything from rabbits. If you are worried about the animals health, its always a good idea to take it to a vet for a check-up, just in case.
2006-11-21 05:57:04 · answer #2 · answered by Wondering 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most rabbits don't like to be carried or picked up, unless they have been conditioned to that from infancy. Kissing would be very appreciated by your rabbit, but gently and with the kids down on the floor at the rabbit level. Those hind claws can leave angry scratches if they decide to protest about being picked up. It isn't the rabbit being unfriendly and unaffectionate, it is a reflex response from a prey animal, who subconsciously will feel it has been caught if its feet are off the ground. The struggle to be free and remain alive is instinctive.
Hugging is another matter. Rabbits have extremely fragile bone structures, and it doesn't take much to snap a rabbit's spine. I would keep it to pets and kisses, and cuddles on the floor, if I were you.
2006-11-21 05:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
A bunny is no different from a cat or dog or any other pet. However... bunnies are much more fragile than most pets. Their bones are very easy to break... so if your kids are small, be sure they always treat him very gently and always supervise their time with the bunny.
2006-11-21 05:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should you worry too much about your kids because people kiss their pets all the time. Although rodent like animals can carry Salmonella, just to make sure your kids don't pass along germs to themselves or others always have them wash their hands with soap and warm water after playing or holding the rabbit. It's just the sanitary thing to do and you can let go of your worries.
2006-11-21 05:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by atldutchess 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There are no rabbit diseases that are communicable to humans. Just be careful of how they hold the rabbit so that they don't get scratched and make sure they don't stick their fingers under its mouth and get bitten.
2006-11-21 06:04:02 · answer #6 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off, in rsponse to adultche's post....rabbits being rodents....the are NOT rodents...they are lagomorphs.....they dont carry salminela and diseases lieke rodents do...educate yourself before responding!!
no way....i have 3 bunnies and i kiss them and hold them all the time. just be sure they are handling them properly so the wont get scratched....bunnies like to be on the ground and if they feel insecure when you are holding them they will try to get away.
here is a link for further info...there are lots of sites for caring for your bunny
2006-11-21 05:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by C S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If their ears start growing have them stop IMMEDIATELY!!
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
I am sure they will be fine. I would just make sure that they don't hug him too tight to the point where he feels trapped and may scratch to get away.
2006-11-21 05:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they will be fine if it was purchased at a pet store.
2006-11-21 05:10:13 · answer #9 · answered by ANGEL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you worry about them kissing your cat too!
2006-11-21 05:10:14 · answer #10 · answered by nigel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋