The plush, short fur of the rex rabbits sets them apart from other rabbits.Pure white, amber, chocolate, and black are some of the colors of rex rabbits.If you own a Rex rabbit, you will need to take good care of it.
Step 1: Take your pet to see a doctor.
Try to find a vet with an interest in rabbits and who is comfortable providing veterinary care for rabbits as well.If you want to learn more about rabbits, you might need to seek out an exotics vet.If you notice any signs of a problem, take your Rex rabbit for an annual checkup.Take your Rex rabbit to the vet if he seems unwell.Losing lots of fur, not going to the bathroom, hopping, producing dark red urine, and having loose stools with a high temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit are some of the signs that your Rex might be sick.
Step 2: Get your pet neutered or sterized.
Spaying and neutering your rabbit can help to prevent unwanted litters and it can also help the rabbit's health.If you don't plan on breeding your Rex rabbit, you should get it neutered.Not spaying and neutering your rabbit will lead to hormonal behaviors, like urine spraying, food guarding, and fighting.Female rabbits have a higher risk of cancer if they are not neutered.
Step 3: Play with your pet.
To stay healthy, your Rex needs to get plenty of exercise.Try to allow at least two hours of exercise for your Rex every day.Make sure that you don't let your rabbit play outside when you exercise your Rex.If you allow your rabbit to play outside, she will be in danger.The safest place for your Rex rabbit is inside of your home.Put your Rex in one or two rooms.To make it easier to supervise your rabbit, you can use baby gates.
Step 4: There are off-limits items that your Rex should not chew on.
A rex rabbit will chew on almost anything, including door edges, wall trim, chairs, table legs, area rugs, loose carpeting, or loose wallpaper.It is important to keep an eye on your rabbit when she is outside.If you notice that your Rex rabbit is chewing on something, don't punish her.Place her somewhere else and give her something to chew on, such as a cardboard box, cotton cloth, or an apple slice.
Step 5: Plug in the electrical cords.
Rex rabbits chew on electrical cords, which can harm her and damage your electronics.Hard plastic tubing or spiral wrap can be used to cover up electrical cords.Lift your electrical cords off the ground if you don't have something to cover them.
Step 6: As needed, brush your Rex rabbit.
Your rex rabbit will need a quick brushing about once per week to keep his fur soft.About once per week, comb over your rabbit's fur with a natural bristle brush.Don't bathe your Rex rabbit because he will get wet.Rabbits can get cold if they get wet.
Step 7: It's best to keep your Rex rabbit indoors.
It's a bad idea to keep your Rex rabbit outside because they are prone to attacks.If you keep your Rex rabbit outside, she will be more likely to die early.Even if your Rex rabbit is safe in her cage, she may have a heart attack if she sees a predator.If you keep your rex rabbit outside, she may behave differently.She may start to fear people.
Step 8: Pick your Rex rabbit's cage.
There are many rabbit enclosures to choose from.You can keep your Rex in a single room of your home that has been rabbit-proofed, get a rabbit condo, or choose a standard cage.You should consider size when selecting an enclosure for your rabbit.The length of your rabbit's cage should be between four and five feet.Your Rex rabbit should be able to stand on her hind legs without her ears touching the top of the cage.There is a floor.Don't use wire bottom cages because they can hurt your Rex rabbit's feet.Look for a metal cage bottom.You can cover the bottom of the cage with a piece of plywood if you can't find a solid metal cage.There is bedding.The floor of your Rex rabbit's cage should be covered with at least two to three inches of bedding.You can use a variety of materials.Do not use cedar or pine as bedding for your Rex rabbit.Respiratory and liver problems may be caused by these materials.
Step 9: Provide a hiding spot for your pet.
Provide your Rex with a hiding place because rabbits like to hide when they are scared or stressed.A cardboard box with a hole in it is a good hiding spot.If you don't provide a hiding spot for each rabbit, they will fight over it.
Step 10: There is a litter box in your rabbit's cage.
If a litter box is provided, rabbits will use it.Put a small litter box in the corner of your rabbit's enclosure and fill it with newspapers and hay.You should change the litter box every day.If your rabbit likes to go to the bathroom in the corner, place the litter box there.When your rabbit is playing outside of her cage, you should keep a litter box or two in your house.
Step 11: Feed your rabbit a lot of hay.
Hay is an ideal food for Rex rabbits because it provides nutrition and it also wears down your Rex rabbit's teeth, which are always growing.Your Rex rabbit needs a lot of fresh hay at all times.You should refill your Rex rabbit's hay at least once a day.Timothy hay is a good variety.Try stuffing an empty paper towel roll or a cardboard box with hay for your Rex rabbit.
Step 12: Give your pet some food.
Rabbit kibble is a good supplement for your rex, but you don't need to give him a lot of it.Unless your vet says otherwise, you can give your Rex about 14 cup of kibble a day.Make sure that you get the plain kibble and not the mixed one because some rabbits will pick out the tastiest parts and leave the more nutrition-rich ones behind.An overweight rabbit may only need a small amount of food.If your rabbit is not gaining enough weight, he may need more than 1/6 of a cup.If you don't know how much kibble to give your rabbit, ask your vet.
Step 13: Offer your Rex some fruits and vegetables.
Rex rabbits like to eat dark leafy greens, carrots, and fruits.If you can give your Rex rabbit a few leaves of dark leafy greens each day, he will be more likely to eat them.There are some healthy vegetable and fruit treats for your rabbit.
Step 14: You should keep your Rex hydrated.
The rex rabbits need a lot of water.Although Rex rabbits enjoy drinking out of a ceramic dish, they can tip over and make a mess in the cage.Make sure that the dish is heavy and check it often.A sipper bottle can be used for your rabbit's water.Your rabbit will not be able to kick hay or feces into the water if the sipper bottles don't tip.You should refill your rabbit's water frequently and clean the dish or bottle daily.
Step 15: Feed your Rex only small amounts of certain foods.
Feed your Rex rabbit only some of the foods that can cause her problems.These are some foods to give in moderation.