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INSIDE COLUMNS
Rabbits USA 2009 Annual

   Rabbits USA 2009 Annual

            

 

6 | Checklist For A Happy Home
Check out everything your bunny needs for a happy, healthy life.
BY ANNE FAWCETT, BA(HONS), BVSC(HONS), BSC(VET)(HONS), CMAVA

18 | Does One Answer Fit All?
From diet to housing to companionship and health issues, asses your bunny's individual needs.
BY LUCILE C. MOORE AND KATHY SMITH 

30 | Bring On The Super Foods!
Hay and other super foods are part of a healthy diet that keeps your rabbit looking and feeling good.
BY AILIGH VANDERBUSH

40 | Let The Games Begin
Keep your bunny physically and mentally stimulated with playtime and toys.
BY IFSHA BUTTITTA

48 | The Cleanup Brigade!
Keep your bunny's home spic-n-span with this guide to safe, efficient cleaning.
BY ERIKA SOROCCO

56 | Bringing Home A New Rabbit
Good preparation and what you do during your new rabbit's first 30 days with you can help it quickly adjust to your home.
BY CAROLINE CHARLAND

64 | Choosing A Friendly Rabbit
Here's what you need to know about breed and individual personality to choose the right bunny for you.
BY AUDREY PAVIA

72 | Thanks For The Memories
Exotic veterinarians recall some of their most intriguing and inspiring rabbit cases.
BY WENDY BEDWELL-WILSON
ILLUSTRATIONS BY THOMAS KIMBALL

78 | Purebred Or Mixed?
Explore the origins of rabbit breeds to help you decide which type of rabbit is right for you.
BY SHANELLE BOYD

84 | Fascinated By Rabbits
One man's passion for rabbits inspires a lifelong collection of pieces from around the world.
BY BOB WHITMAN
PHOTOS BY CLINT WHITMAN

92 | A Bunny At The Wedding
A Canadian rabbit owner chooses a surprise family member to be ringbearer at her wedding.
BY MARYLOU ZARBOCK

94 | Go Green With Your Bunny
Follow these 10 easy steps to shrink the size of your rabbit's environmental paw print.
BY TOM BARTHEL

1 | Editor's Note
The rabbits in our lives.
BY MARYLOU ZARBOCK

16 | 2 = 200+
In just one year a rabbit family can grow to include more than 200 rabbits.
ILLUSTRATION BY THOMAS KIMBALL

28 | Test Your Rabbit-Proofing IQ
Can you spot all the dangers to rabbits?
ILLUSTRATION BY THOMAS KIMBALL

70 | SmallAnimalChannel.com
The website for small animal lovers.
By CRYSTAL APILADO

83 | Survey Of You
Take the Rabbits USA survey to help us bring you an even better magazine in the future. 

100 | Rabbits USA Annual 2009 Photo Contest

108 | Directory Of National Specialy Clubs

110 | Direcotry Of Organizations, Shelters And Rescues

112 | Direcotry Of Rabbit Veterinarians

126 | Directory Of Breeders And Services

126 | Advertiser's Index

128 | Parting Shot

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