Rabbits make fun pets

Rabbits are becoming more popular as house pets every year.  One reason for this trend is that they can be litter trained like a cat.

An indoor house rabbit can live from 5-10 years and provide lots of family pleasure.  Rabbits are playful and love interacting with people.  They can also do well with cats and dogs if introduced carefully.  However, they may become violent if put in the same cage with another rabbit if the two haven't bonded.

House rabbits do require supervision.  Their teeth grow up to 5 inches a year and the natural way that rabbits keep them under control is through chewing.  That can mean houseplants (some of which can be unhealthy), furniture or even electrical cords.  It's usually best to keep them penned up when not being played with.  Rabbits should be fed fresh hay or grass daily to allow them to grind their teeth down.

Unlike cats, rabbits cannot be declawed.  It's also important that their whiskers not be trimmed, as they are a major source of sensory input.