How to Look After an Angora Rabbit

Deciding to get an angora rabbit as a pet is a major commitment. The friendly, easy-going rabbit is sociable, likes to play and often gets along with other pet animals. Due to their wooly coat, however, daily grooming and proper feeding are essential to avoid wool block and to maintain the rabbit's health and general well-being. With proper care, an angora rabbit can live to be approximately 9 years old.

Things You'll Need

  • Rabbit cage
  • Pellet rabbit feed
  • Hay
  • Water bottle
  • Papaya tablets
  • Apple, pineapple or broccoli treats
  • Slicker brush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Supply your angora rabbit with a cage large enough for it to freely move around. A cage that is 30 inches deep, 36 inches long and 24 inches high is sufficient for rabbits up to 12 lbs.; the bigger the cage, the better. Place the cage indoors in a well-ventilated area that gives access to both shade and sunlight. If you place the cage outdoors, use an enclosure that is strong enough to protect your rabbit from potential predators and harsh weather conditions.

    • 2

      Provide your angora rabbit with a fiber-rich diet. Feed your rabbit approximately 1 cup of pellet rabbit feed and a handful of hay on a daily basis. Angora rabbits groom themselves similar to cats. During this process they ingest their wooly hair. If they don't eat a fiber-rich diet, the hair stays in their system and doesn't leave their body. This can be potentially fatal.

    • 3

      Hang a water bottle on your rabbit's cage so it has access to clean water all day long.

    • 4

      Treat your angora rabbit to two papaya tablets daily to help promote its digestive health and help prevent wool block. Offer treats, such as pieces of apple, fresh pineapple and broccoli in moderation.

    • 5

      Brush your angora rabbit's coat daily with a slicker brush to avoid knots and matting and to help remove excess hair that would otherwise be ingested. Focus on the areas under its chin and tail, and towards the armpits and back of the legs. Angora rabbits shed their wool coat every 90 days. During this time, gently pull out the hair.

    • 6

      Monitor your rabbit if you allow it to roam around in the house because rabbits are prone to chew on electrical wires and wood furniture. Engage and play with your rabbit, because they like the interaction.