Dwarf Rabbit

The Dwarf Rabbit grows to a length of only 30cm and weighs 1-2kg. It has a very small body size, making it a true "miniature rabbit". It is originally a variant of the Netherland Dwarf rabbit breed. The rabbit in the photo is a German Teddy bear variant, which has a lion-like Teddy bear, a sheep-like Teddy bear, and three series in total. It does not grow as large as the "miniature rabbits" sold in night markets because it has become a fixed breed. Due to its limited quantity, it is not easy to purchase and comes at a higher price. With a birth certificate from the Teddy bear company, you can buy it with peace of mind. Although it has not yet caused a craze for breeding, it is believed that it will be loved by the public in the future.

Chinese name: 多瓦夫兔

English name: Dwarf Rabbit

Origin: Germany

Reproduction method: Viviparous

Morphological characteristics: The Dwarf Rabbit grows to a length of only 30cm and weighs 1-2kg. It has a very small body size, making it a true "miniature rabbit".

Personality: Gentle

Diet: Herbivorous

Favorite food: Carrots, sweet potatoes, cabbage

Derived from a variant of the Netherland Dwarf breed.

The dwarf rabbit is gentle in nature. Generally speaking, rabbits are naturally quiet and timid, and they are naturally gentle and never actively bite people. Therefore, if you are ready to raise a rabbit, it is best to create a relatively safe and quiet environment for the rabbit, and also manage the breeding environment well. Try to keep the rabbit's nest clean, dry, and hygienic, otherwise it may cause the rabbit to become ill.

1. Symptoms of coccidiosis in rabbits

The feces of rabbits with the disease will be loose and without blood. The intestinal mucosa of rabbits becomes thickened and congested, and the small intestine is filled with a lot of mucus and gas. Moreover, the mucous membrane may have variable numbers of white-gray nodules the size of millets. Large numbers of coccidial oocysts can be seen in fecal or intestinal mucous smears.

2. Symptoms of rabbit pseudotuberculosis

Rabbits with the disease often have persistent diarrhea, loose stools with gelatinous mucus, elevated body temperature, and emaciation. The mucosa of the small intestine becomes congested, with hemorrhage and submucosal edema. The mucosa of the jejunum, ileum, and cecum shows diffused or scattered gray-white, millet-sized necrotic lesions.

3. Symptoms of colibacillosis in rabbits

Rabbits with the disease will have severe diarrhea, pale yellow to brown watery stools, often with abundant gelatinous mucus and some pointed dry stool. The dry stool is covered with a layer of transparent gelatinous substance. There is a large amount of liquid and a small amount of gas in the stomach, and the contents of the ileum and colon are thin, pointed like guinea pig feces, covered with sticky gray-white gelatinous secretions, forming a beaded shape.

4. Symptoms of mold-induced diarrhea in rabbits

Rabbits with the disease have a pale yellow, hardened liver, congested intestinal mucosa, and no hemorrhagic spots on the cecal serosa. This type of toxin can damage the liver and digestive system of rabbits, leading to diarrhea. In addition, liver touch smears, intestinal content smears, and cultures of rabbits with mold-induced diarrhea are all negative.

The diet of the dwarf rabbit includes partial grass, partial rabbit food, partial vegetables, partial snacks and water. Grass is the largest proportion, so the choice of grass is important, which can be selected according to the age of the dwarf rabbit.

First, grass supply for rabbits under 6 months:

The dwarf rabbit is a special feed for young rabbits, and can be given a lot of alfalfa grass. Grass can be bought at regular pet stores or online (it's very cheap).

Rabbits under 3 months are not recommended to be fed fresh vegetables and fruits because their bodies have not fully developed yet. Giving too much water-rich food can easily cause diarrhea, which can lead to premature death of the dwarf rabbit.

After 3 months, you can start giving them Timothy grass and sweet oats.

Second, food supply for rabbits over 6 months:

At this time, the rabbit is considered an adult, and the feed should be changed to feed specifically for adults. Stop feeding alfalfa grass because it is a high-nutrition grass that is more suitable for young rabbits to supplement nutrition. Eating too much can lead to urinary system diseases. Don't forget to give the dwarf rabbit water (it should be changed regularly). Grass is the main feed for the dwarf rabbit, and it should be provided in unlimited quantities. Feed can be given once in the morning and once in the evening (grass must be fresh).

首要购买一个合适的笼子，可以容许兔子站起来；要有充足的食物，一日三次喂食饲料，例如杂草、兔粮等、而菠萝粒就每日一粒。而每天主人都要为兔仔梳毛一次，帮助换毛及预防毛球等。每个月还要剪甲一次，避免出现反甲的情况，而一些长毛的品种更要每两至三个月修毛一次，避免太厚毛而难以散热。

Due to the fact that rabbits can clean their own fur, there is no need to bathe them unnecessarily. The care of dwarf rabbits is quite simple. Because of their small size, they do not require a large amount of space to exercise. Owners can also allow them to move outside the cage more often, which not only increases their exercise, but also reduces their stress. However, it is necessary to be cautious about their small and vulnerable body shape, since they can easily get themselves into dangerous situations in small gaps.