Been told they like to tear up the carpet though.
2007-11-05 06:55:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
They make awesome inside pets, IMO, if they are properly taken care of.
That means they need to be fixed! Having them fixed will greatly improve their litterbox skills and will make their pee smell less.
They don't stink as long as you clean the cage enough. I have two rabbits together in a gaint cage and I clean my litterbox everyother day, and I clean the whole cage once a week. I never have problems with them smelling bad.
Yes they do shed.
My rabbits don't chew carpet, but I'd imagion that some do. They also enjoy chewing on eletrical wires. You need to have a room or an area for them to play outside of their cage that is rabbit proofed, so they can't get into any trouble.
Rabbits take just as much work, and vet care, as cats and dogs. They arn't cheap pets that you can just stick in a cage and leave there. They need vet care, which can be exensive, they need a proper diet, housing, and at least 3 hours of play time outside their cage a day. They make awesome pets for the right ppl, but if you're not willing to spend time and money on them, then they're not the right pet for you.
2007-11-06 04:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one at my last house and had only one real problem with him.. He turned and bit me once.. (I had been on the floor with him for a long time so I think he just got overexcited)..
He was litter trained.. he had some problems with it when something changed in the house.. (a new animal came in), but quickly (within 2 days) went back to no accidents.
Mine did like to chew wires.. if you spread Dawn over the wires they can reach they stop. Mine never tore at the carpet.. and actually created a little bed underneath our futon..
They do shed, how much depends on breed I'd imagine.. but it's not too bad.. We had a Beagle/Basset mix, a rat, a guinea pig, a hamster, 2 cats, and for awhile a very large Shepard mix (it was a stray we were trying to find the owners for).. and the shedding was not much of an issue as long as we vacuumed daily.
This was my first, and to date ONLY rabbit.. but he was allowed to roam the house whenever someone was home.. got along with the other animals, got along with a 4 year old.. and overall.. I'd get another one in a heartbeat..
2007-11-05 07:21:23 · answer #2 · answered by kaijawitch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends.
Sometimes they make good inside pets, but sometimes they don't. Are you going to buy it a cage (VERY RECCOMENDED)? And yes they can use the litter box but it takes constant care and patience. I'm not exactly sure how to do but I hear it's pretty difficult. And YES they do shed (alot amatter a fact)
And they love to chew on carpert edges so you'll have to buy carper corner covers. You really would have to rabbit proof your house before you just let it wonder. Trust me you want to be prepared before you get this rabbit and make a desicion.
I would DEFINATELY RECCOMEND that you BUY the RABBITS FOR DUMMIES BOOK it HELPS ATON! That's where I gained ALL MY INFO! And I know YOU COULD TOO!
2007-11-05 09:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They use a litter box so they make great inside pets. They shed a little but when it comes towards mating season tehe females rip out some of their fur to make beds.
2007-11-05 07:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by Brie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do kinda like to pull up the carpet strings. They can be litter trained. Mine were. The pee stinks!!!! Change every day. They also spray out of cages! I loved mine but will never own any more! They will chew all wire cords!! They will chew the wooden base boards as well.
2007-11-05 07:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love my rabbits. They are not the easiest pets to care for however.
You're best off if you get them spayed/neutered. I have 2, a male and a female, both fixed. That is the ideal combination. It took me about 4 months to bond them (to get them to like each other).
Keep in mind that most rabbits don't like to be picked up, so if you're looking for a snuggly pet, get a cat or a dog.
You have to be sure to rabbit proof your house for when you let them out of their cage. This means covering electrical wires, especially.
Rabbits love to chew, and some chew more than others (one of mine is not a chewer, the other chews EVERYTHING).
Rabbits can live just as long as cats and dogs, so be prepared to devote a good 10 years to them.
A good website to check out for lots of good info is rabbit.org.
2007-11-05 07:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by Kipling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are very destructive our loose in the house and Do shed quite a bit. 'Litter trained' does not mean they will pooop in the box all the time.
2007-11-05 07:08:57 · answer #7 · answered by magy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They smell bad, chew things and shed a little. Ours was litter trained but we couldn't keep her from chewing on chair legs. She is in an outdoor hutch now.
2007-11-05 06:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I quite have a pair for our canines (Aussie shepherds) Artemus: Artie Jingles: Jiggles or Jiggle-Wiggles (as her complete physique shakes whilst we puppy her) in the event that they do something rather stupid, we call them Dingle-butts.
2016-10-03 10:07:22 · answer #9 · answered by dicken 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good pet idea period
2007-11-05 07:02:44 · answer #10 · answered by SimplyHappy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋