How to handle your rabbit?

People keeping rabbits as pets in their homes should know the basic information about how to handle your rabbit because rabbits are physically delicate and fragile, and require specialized veterinary care. If you fail to pick the rabbit, the rabbit becomes panicked and can kick you forcefully with their hind legs and scratch with their claws, or bite. So, it is important to handle your rabbit carefully.

Below are some useful tips while handling the rabbits:

• First gently rub your hand on the head of your rabbit and then pick up your rabbit by supporting his forelegs with one hand and his hind legs with the other hand otherwise it can result in spinal injuries to the rabbit.

• Rabbits are very sensitive in nature so don't pick up your rabbit by its ears because this can cause very serious injury.

• You can keep your rabbits coat in good condition by brushing your rabbits hair regularly with a soft brush to remove excess hair. And also take your rabbit to the veterinarian to clip the rabbit’s nails.

• Never try to keep your rabbits with other animals in your home. This will result injuries to your rabbit. You should always keep an eye on the pet so that you can know the behavior of your rabbit.

• Immediately contact your veterinarian who is expert in treating rabbits whenever your rabbit stops eating for a long time or has watery discharge.

• Don't hold your rabbit for too long as the rabbits don't want to be touched by the big creatures and they do not feel comfortable.

This way, if you handle your rabbit, it will become your friend and be acquainted with you.

Different Types of Animals Which Can be Reared as Pets

A pet is a household animal kept by human beings for pleasure and as a source of companion. There are many species of different animals, but only few are kept long enough. And those are considered as domestic animals. Some kinds of animals which can be considered as domestic animals or pets are:

• Mammals
• Birds
• Fish
• Reptiles
• Amphibians
• Exotic Mammals

Mammals: Mammals include the following:

Dogs - Dogs are the best pets and they are noted to be loyal, playful and friendly. Dogs have a tail, long tongue and perform many roles for humans such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, military companionship, etc.

Cats - Cats are carnivorous mammals and are most popular pets in the world. They have flexible body, quick reflexes and sharp teeth to kill small prey. They have the ability to listen and see in darkness to catch prey.

Goats - Goats are domestic animals used to provide milk and meat. Farmers also use their skin, bones and sinew for clothing and building tools.

Rabbits - These are small mammals and are found in several parts of the world. Rabbits habitats include meadows, forests, woods, grasslands and wetlands. They have long ears for detecting predators.

Sheep - Sheep are important for giving wool, meat, milk and agricultural purpose.

Birds: Birds are kept because of their sweet sounds and beautiful colors. Birds are soft and fun to hold. Some birds that can be kept as pets are parrots, chicken, domestic turkeys and crows.

Fishes: Fishes are the pets which can be easily handled. When taken out from natural water body and domesticated at home, they are required to constantly kept in aquariums. These fishes live with the help of water and oxygen, which are to be constantly provided in the aquarium.

Reptiles: Some of the pet reptiles include tortoises, snakes, lizards and turtles.

Amphibians: Some of them are frogs, salamanders. They need to be wet because they diffuse oxygen from their damp skin and hence require water to survive.

Exotic Mammals: Some of them are arctic foxes, mongoose, deer, squirrel monkeys, cheetah, leopard, lion.

Though domesticating different animals is curious and exciting task, it takes a lot of patience to do. The pet animals should be given appropriate protection and comfort so as to make them live with you.