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The Relaxed Rabbit:  Massage for your Pet Bunny

Chandra Moira Beal / Paperback / Published 2004     

Rabbit Health in the 21st Century:  A Guide for  Bunny Parents

CKathryn R. Smith / Paperback / Published 2003 

 

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House Rabbit Handbook : How to Live With an Urban Rabbit

Marinell Harriman / Paperback / Published 1995
Packed with the collected wisdom of bunny-lovers and charming, candid photos of their pets, this manual tells readers how to successfully integrate a rabbit into one's life. Harriman includes the latest in veterinary information and helpful how-to sections on care and feeding. 100 photos.

 

Book CoverCreating a Peaceable Kingdom : How to Live With More Than One Pet

Cynthia D. Miller, Susan Gross
The whole premise of Creating a Peaceable Kingdom is one
that's been long overdue. Cynthia Miller's down-to-earth
approach and understanding can solve many problems
before they happen . . . It is a great concept and
beautifully done . . . A must!

 

Rabbits EverwhereRabbits Everywhere

Alicia Ezpeleta
Brimming with full-color illustrations and an illuminating text, this 
fascinating book depicts some of the most cuddly, speedy, 
procreative, and ferocious rabbits ever, including the Easter Bunny, 
Br'er Rabbit, Bugs Bunny, and others. Alicia Ezpeleta explores the 
cultural, artistic, and popular world of rabbits and the symbolism surrounding them.

 

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Becoming Best Friends With Your Hamster, Guinea Pig or Rabbit (Pet Friends Series)

Bill Gutman, Anne Canevari Green (Illustrator) / School Library 
Binding / Published 1997 Explains in detail how to care for hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits by providing an environment and diet similar to the ones they would enjoy in nature.

 

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The Biology of the Laboratory Rabbit (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine)

Patrick J. Manning, et al / Hardcover / Published 1994
The text continues to emphasize the normal biology as well as diseases of the European (domestic) rabbit, Orytolagus cuniculus, especially the New Zealand White breed, with occasional reference to other rabbit species (Sylvilagus sp.) and hares (Lupus sp.) as appropriate. New topics added to this edition include chapters on anesthesia and analgesia, models in infectious disease research, polyclonal antibody production, toxicity and safety testing, and an appendix on drug dosages and clinical reference data.

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The Domestic Rabbit

J. C. Sandford, J. C. Sanford / Paperback / Published 1996
Extensively revised from the 1986 edition of the comprehensive
reference on rabbits for pet owners or commercial breeders; first published in 1957. Discusses handling, housing, nutrition, welfare, reproduction, genetics, and health and disease. Includes descriptions of over 50 breeds, most illustrated in color.

 

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Hop to It : A Guide to Training Your Pet Rabbit

Samantha Hunter, Samantha Fraser / Paperback / Published 1991

 

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Guide to Owning a Rabbit : Housing, Feeding, Breeding, Exhibition, Health Care (Re Series)

Anne Lindsay / Paperback / Published 1997

 

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All About Your Rabbit (All About Your...Series)

Bradley Viner / Paperback / Published 1997

 

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Me and My Pet Rabbit (Me & My Pet Series)

Christine Morley, et al / Hardcover / Published 1997
Published spring 1997. A compendium of practical tips for caring for 
domesticated rabbits (how to house them, what to feed them, how to groom them, etc.) is aimed at elementary-age children but uses some pretty babyish language. However, it is full of interesting tidbits, and the chatty text is enlivened by lots of color photos of cute rabbits as well as cheerful, cartoon sketches.

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My Pet Rabbit (All About Pets)

Spangard Kristine, et al / Library Binding / Published 1997 Text 
and photographs follow a twelve-year-old girl as she learns 
about rabbits and how to care for one as a pet.
 

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My Pet Rabbit (All About Pets)

Kristine I. Spangard, Andy King (Photographer) / Paperback / 
Published 1997 Text and photographs follow a twelve-year-old 
girl as she learns about rabbits and how to care for one as a pet.

 

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The New Rabbit Handbook : Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Behavior

Lucia E. Parent, et al / Paperback / Published 1989
If you're thinking about buying a rabbit, this is a good choice for an all-around reference book. Covering topics about housing, feeding, rabbit health, breeding, and different breeds. A must for first-time rabbit owners.

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Rabbit (Aspca Pet Care Guides for Kids)

Mark Evans / Hardcover / Published 1992
Double-page spreads dotted with color photographs and 
bits of text instruct the reader on proper pet care.  Symbols 
are used to denote very important aspects as well as areas of care that require adult assistance. Although the books are lighthearted and fun, the information is not always specific enough, and the texts are sometimes inconsistent; nevertheless, the volumes are appealing. Offers information for the first-time pet owner on the physical characteristics, selection, care, and feeding of rabbits.

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Rabbit (Me & My Pet Series)

Christine Morley, et al / Paperback / Published 1997
A practical discussion of how to keep rabbits safely at home, 
what kind of environment to provide for them, what to feed them, and how to breed them.

 

Book CoverThe Rabbit : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet)

Audrey Pavia / Hardcover / Published 1996
The Rabbit, by Audrey Pavia, is one of the best pet rabbit care guides
on the market. Ms. Pavia's book includes a brief history on rabbits
(including rabbit myths), and then branches out into the importance of responsible pet rabbit ownership. The pictures are incredible, and the descriptions of the various rabbit breed types are concise and accurate. For the pet bunny owner there are chapters focusing on rabbit care, as well as rabbit behavior, and health care, and for the show enthusiast there is even a brief section explaining some slight aspects on showing and registering your rabbit. At the end of the book is a resource section that includes over 40 different rabbit breed club addresses for those interested in joining a club focused on their pet rabbits breed.

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Taking Care of Your Rabbit (Young Pet Owner's Guide)

Helen Piers / Paperback / Published 1992
Rabbits prefer certain kinds of food, and they're most likely to
thrive when they live in the right sort of hutch. Rabbits can also be
tamed and turned into real friends. Children learn the facts they need to know about rabbits in this informative volume. Offers advice on selecting, feeding, housing, and maintaining the health of a pet rabbit.

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Starting Right With Rabbits

Mervin F. Roberts / Hardcover / Published 1983
Discusses aspects of keeping rabbits as pets, including proper handling, 
housing, feeding, breeding, and health care, with descriptions of various breeds and the treatment of rabbits in legend and literature.

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Your Rabbit : A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing

Nancy Searle / Paperback / Published 1992
Recently added to the New York State 4-H list of recommended books
for the Rabbit Project Curriculum, Nancy Searle has done an excellent 
job of organizing information about the care of rabbits. Well-written, but easy enough for a child to understand, as well as adults.

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The Essential Rabbit (The Essential Guides)

Renee Stockdale (Editor), Howell Book House / Paperback 
/ Published 1998

 

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Rabbit Feeding and Nutrition (Animal Feeding and Nutrition)

Peter R. Cheeke / Hardcover / Published 1987

 

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Buns Travels Across America

David Love, Cottonpaw
The pictures in Buns Travels Across America make this book worth every 
penny, and the trip that Cottonpaw takes is every bit memorable and inspiring. Touching on almost every American monument and landmark, This is a must for rabbit enthusiasts everywhere, as well as those who love to travel.

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Why Does My Rabbit....?

Anne McBride
Rabbit owners can avoid a lot of headaches if they keep their pet's 
natural instincts in mind. This book address a list of problems that rabbit owners have with their pets and suggests probable causes with solutions. The history of domesticated rabbits and the behavior influences of their wild ancestry is used to many aspects of rabbit behavior. The problems that are specific to either hutch or house rabbits are covered-allowing rabbit owners to have happy and fulfilling
relationships with their pets.