Guest Author - Denise Lacazette

Do you have or dream of having a house rabbit? If so, Living with a House Rabbit by Linda Dykes and Helen Flack is a must read. This beautiful book covers every aspect of owning a rabbit that lives indoors. This book delves into origins of the house rabbit, determining whether a rabbit is right for your lifestyle, and how to prepare your home for a live-in rabbit. It also covers bringing home a rabbit and caring for it. Behavior, training habits, and feeding are covered extensively. Mental and physical health are also discussed.


In the first chapter, be sure to read the section titled The House Pet. This section tells exactly why rabbits make great house pets. The second chapter is the must read section if you are considering rabbit ownership. This chapter covers everything from chew-proofing, indoor-outdoor living, rabbit sizes, breeds, and cost of ownership. You will learn whether or not you should make the commitment to bringing a rabbit into your home and life. Chew-proofing (or bunny-proofing) is worth reiterating and the authors do so again in-depth in the third chapter. The authors provide plenty of information about items to watch for like houseplants, wallpaper, soft furnishings, etc. Cages are also covered in this chapter. The chapter on caring for your house rabbit covers everything from toileting issues to nail clipping and grooming as well as the daily aspects of feeding. And if you have never owned a rabbit before, chapter six has some information on their digestion you need to know. Rabbit activity and enrichment? It is also covered.

Why I like this book

Living with a House Rabbit is full of beautiful, full-color photographs illustrating almost every topic covered. There are also several personal stories inserted that demonstrate key points about house rabbit ownership. The information is comprehensive and you really will not have to learn through trial and error. You can purchase many books about rabbits, but none of them seem to cover as much and pull it all together the way this book does. Every aspect I can think of for living with house rabbits is covered.

Title: Living with a House Rabbit
Authors: Linda Dykes & Helen Flack
Publisher: Barron’s
ISBN: 0764158198

Living with a House Rabbit is available through Amazon.com.