Health
By nature, rabbits hide illnesses from their caretakers (they use this tactic in the wild to keep themselves from looking weak which keeps predators away). Because of this, rabbits should see their veterinarian at least once a year. Keep in mind that rabbits need to see special vets referred to as "exotics vets". Also remember that a checkup for a rabbit is a lot more expensive than for a dog or cat (because only some vets can examine rabbits and ar qualified to do so). Normal checkups (not including any medicines your rabbit may need) could cost anywhere from $35-80. If you're not sure about a certain situation you're having with your rabbit, calling your vet and getting some advice is free at most clinics.
Also when looking into getting a rabbit, rabbits deteriorate quickly; so you, as your rabbit's owner, need to be aware of any suddle behavioral changes your rabbit might be going through. This means always keeping an eye on how often your rabbit is using the bathroom, and if the poops look normal. It also means keeping an eye on food and water levels to be sure your rabbit is eating and drinking enough. Any changes in thirst or appetite could be a sign of health issues in rabbits.
It's always good to get into a habbit of doing routine health checks at home as well. Doing a health check at your house about twice a month will prevent you from catching any issues too late. Any abnormalities discovered during health checks at home should be reported to your vet. See the section about health checking at home for more details on how do perform these checks and what to look out for.
With rabbits, it's always better safe than sorry!
Also when looking into getting a rabbit, rabbits deteriorate quickly; so you, as your rabbit's owner, need to be aware of any suddle behavioral changes your rabbit might be going through. This means always keeping an eye on how often your rabbit is using the bathroom, and if the poops look normal. It also means keeping an eye on food and water levels to be sure your rabbit is eating and drinking enough. Any changes in thirst or appetite could be a sign of health issues in rabbits.
It's always good to get into a habbit of doing routine health checks at home as well. Doing a health check at your house about twice a month will prevent you from catching any issues too late. Any abnormalities discovered during health checks at home should be reported to your vet. See the section about health checking at home for more details on how do perform these checks and what to look out for.
With rabbits, it's always better safe than sorry!