Backyard Dangers to Your Rabbit

If you are lucky enough to have a backyard that your rabbit can run around and play in, consider yourself blessed! The backyard can be an excellent place to let your rabbit get some exercise, and enjoy the wonders of the natural world. However there are dangers to letting your rabbit roam free in the backyard. This article will briefly summarize those dangers and give some advice on how to keep your rabbit happy and safe while he plays freely in your backyard.

The first thing you need to be aware of while your rabbit plays in the backyard is that rabbits are a prey animal. There are many different animals that would love to sink their teeth into your pet bunny. Even in cities, dogs, cats and raccoons are a major potential threat to your rabbit. A solution to this problem is to stay near your bunny while it plays in the backyard. Also, don't leave your bunny to roam the backyard during the night. Night time is when predators are most active; it is also the time when you are least able to see them and least able to protect your rabbit.

Another threat to backyard playing bunnies is the presence of poisonous plants. Contrary to what many may think, rabbits do not instinctively know which plants are bad for them. Among many others, plants such as oleanders or members of the nightshade family can be harmful or even deadly to your pet bunny if he decides to take a nibble. You have two options to solve this potential problem. The first is to obtain a list of plants that are poisonous to your rabbit and remove all of them from your backyard. The second option is to segregate your rabbit from the area where poisonous plants may be.

The backyard is also a primary place where your rabbit can get infections or insect infestations. If you plan on letting your rabbit play outside, plan on paying a little more attention to his cleanliness. Follow this advice and your rabbit will soon be safely and contentedly enjoying the joys of your backyard.