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QuestionWhat age do rabbits live to?
Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianThe life expectancy for pet rabbits kept under ideal conditions is 8 - 12 years. This is in contrast to wild rabbits that have to escape predators, disease, and hardship, where the average is just a few years. -
QuestionHow can you tell if a rabbit is a boy or a girl?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianTo identify a rabbit's gender, look between their back legs. A male rabbit has two long testicles on either side of the belly, just below the surface. A female rabbit lacks testicles and has a slit-like vulva. However, be aware the differences can be tricky to spot, so if in doubt, get a vet to check. -
QuestionHow long does a bunny have to stay with the mother?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianSix weeks is considered the ideal length of time for a baby bunny to stay with their mother. In some circumstances, a youngster can be early weaned and leave at 4 weeks, but 6 is preferred. -
QuestionHow old is my rabbit in human years?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianThere is no accurate formula for converting rabbit to human years. But a rough rule of thumb is to count one rabbit year as equivalent to ten human years.
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