WHAT NEW BUNNY OWNERS SHOULD KNOW Giving Your New Pet the Best Home
lients Spreading the Word Thanks so much to these clients who referred new patients to us last month: W hen it comes to pets, bunnies are some of the cutest. Rabbit owners know this to be true, but they also know that bunnies require a lot of work, just like dogs, cats, fish, and birds. Sept. 26 is National Bunny Day, which might just be that last little nudge you need to go out and adopt a rabbit of your own. Before you make that leap, though, there are a few important points you should keep in mind. Here’s what every new rabbit owner should know before adopting a bunny of their own. Age Appropriate Owners Despite what you may be led to think, rabbits are not great pets for young children. Bunnies are known to get stressed easily, and loud noises and constant handling are not good for them. Additionally, they require peace and quiet
throughout the day and night to sleep because their most active times are in the evenings and mornings. Keeping the Rabbit Indoors According to Pet Place, your rabbit should be kept in a living area that is at least six times their adult size. The cage should also be padded with soft material to keep their feet off any wire. It might be tempting to place your rabbits’ living quarters outdoors, but that could expose them to disease, insects, and predators. Bunnies are different from wild rabbits and cannot fend for or protect themselves. Rabbit Medical Care Just like other pets, rabbits need medical care to live long and healthy lives. After you adopt your new pet rabbit, it’s important to schedule an appointment with your vet for a checkup and be
sure to come by for regular visits afterward. One of the best ways to keep your bunny healthy is to get them spayed. Female rabbits are at high risk for uterine cancer and should be spayed before they are 2 years old. If you’re considering adopting a rabbit, be sure to consider all of the above and do some research on your own. By ensuring that a bunny is a good fit for your household, you will guarantee a wonderful partnership between you and your new pet.
Want to show your dog that they’re a very good boy or girl? Try this recipe for a tasty treat your dog will go nuts for! DIYDog-Friendly Doughnuts
Inspired by SunnyDayFamily.com
For doughnuts • 1 cup flour • 1 cup oats • INGREDIENTS
• Cydney Jones • Terie Morkovsky • Sidney & Ryan Marah
For topping •
Greek yogurt
• Bacon bits Special equipment • Doughnut pan
1/3 cup coconut oil
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1/2 cup xylitol-free peanut butter
2 eggs
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly spray doughnut pan with cooking spray and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine all doughnut ingredients and mix well. 3. Transfer dough to doughnut pan. Use your hands to tightly pack each mold. 4. Bake doughnuts for 14 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. 5. To decorate your doughnut treats, place Greek yogurt in a small, wide bowl. Dip each doughnut in yogurt and sprinkle with bacon bits. 6. Place decorated doughnuts in the freezer for 10 minutes for the yogurt to harden. Serve straight from the freezer to your hungry dogs.
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