Rabbits USA 2013 Annual

4 | How Rabbits Eat
Uncover the whys, hows and whats of feeding herbivore grazers.
BY ANNE FAWCETT BA(HONS) BSC(VET)(HONS) BVSC(HONS) CMAVA

14 | Give Your Rabbit A Home, Sweet Home
Consider these options to set up your rabbit's perfect home.
BY LAURA DOERING

24 | The World Of Rabbit Toys
Rabbit toys are for more than just spoiling your bunny — they offer several vital benefits for your furry friend.
BY PATRICIA KNIGHT

32 | Rabbit Teeth: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Good teeth aren't just for good looks; they're vital to a rabbit's health.
BY SARI KANFER, DVM

40 | Uh Oh, Your Rabbit Is Sick!
If you see one of these 12 signs of ill health, take your rabbit to the veterinarian.
BY MELISSA L. KAUFFMAN

50 | Celebrating Differences
Rabbits share many characteristics, but the differences between breeds make this species a fascinating pet.
BY MARYLOU ZARBOCK

58 | Fascinating Nutrients & Phytonutrients
Delve into plant nutrients to learn which might help improve your rabbit's health.
ARTICLE BY LUCILE MOORE, PH.D.; ILLUSTRATIONS BY THOMAS KIMBALL

64 | Bunny's Bathroom
Train your rabbit to use a litter box or use these tips to figure out why he won't use one.
BY DEANA MAE NELSON

70 | Meet The Mini Rex!
Discover the appeal of this fantastic, velvet-furred rabbit.
ARTICLE BY SAMANTHA JOHNSON; PHOTOS BY DANIEL JOHNSON

76 | Seeking The Perfect Photo
A bit of planning can help you capture great photos of your rabbit.
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY DANIEL JOHNSON

82 | Can Rabbits Trust People?
Improve your rabbit's trust in you by learning his natural behaviors and personality.
BY CAROLINE CHARLAND

88 | Bunny-Care Confessions
A first-time rabbit owner shares tips for improving 10 easy-to-bungle, rabbit-care basics.
ARTICLE BY CLAY JACKSON; ILLUSTRATIONS BY THOMAS KIMBALL

1 | Editor's Note
Viewpoints
BY MARYLOU ZARBOCK

81 | SmallAnimalChannel.com
The website for small animal lovers.

94 | Rabbit Goodies!
Browse the latest products for rabbits and their owners.

106 | Directory Of Breed Clubs

108 | Directory Of Rescues & More

110 | Directory Of Rabbit Veterinarians

127 | Ad Index

128 | Find The Differences
Can you find all the differences between the two images? There are 10!
ILLUSTRATION BY THOMAS KIMBALL