TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Rabbit Terms 3
- Chapter One: Understanding Lop Rabbits 2
- What are Lop Rabbits? 3
- Types of Lop Rabbits 6
- Lop Rabbit Colors and Patterns 12
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Lop Rabbit 16
- Do You Need a License? 17
- How Many Lop Rabbits Should You Keep? 19
- Do Lop Rabbits Get Along with Other Pets? 20
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Lop Rabbit? 21
- Initial Costs 22
- Monthly Costs 25
- What are the Pros and Cons of Lop Rabbits? 28
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Lop Rabbit 30
- Where Can You Buy Lop Rabbits? 31
- How to Choose a Reputable Rabbit Breeder 34
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Lop Rabbit 36
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your Lop Rabbit 40
- Habitat Requirements for Lop Rabbits 41
- a.) Choosing a Rabbit Cage 42
- b.) Indoor Cages vs. Outdoor Hutches 43
- c.) Recommended Cage Accessories 44
- Litter Training Your Rabbit 45
- Handling and Taming Your Rabbit 47
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Rabbit’s Nutritional Needs 50
- The Nutritional Needs of Rabbits 51
- Tips for Feeding Lop Rabbits 54
- Dangerous Foods to Avoid 56
- Chapter Six: Breeding Your Lop Rabbit 58
- Basic Rabbit Breeding Information 59
- Raising Baby Lop Rabbits 61
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Lop Rabbit 64
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 65
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Lop Rabbits 67
- Other Grooming Tasks 68
- Chapter Eight: Showing Lop Rabbits 72
- Lop Rabbit Breed Standards 73
- Preparing Your Rabbit for Show 82
- Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Rabbit Healthy 86
- Common Health Problems Affecting Rabbits 87
- Preventing Illness 97
- Rabbit Care Sheet 100
- 1.) Habitat Requirements 101
- 2.) Nutritional Needs 102
- 3.) Breeding Information 103
- References 106
- Index 110
