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The Angora rabbit is a typical rabbit except that its fur is much longer. It makes an ideal pet for young children as its temperament is gentle and lovable. The angora is also distinguishable from other rabbits as it loves its owner and will respond when called.
Housing for your angora is a cage with a sleeping section and a litter box. Rabbits are affected by temperature changes and weather so it is best to put the cage away from sunlight, in a ventilated area. It is safer to keep a cage secured as cats and dogs are natural predators of rabbits. Avoid housing 2 males together as they will fight. Alternatively, you can get them neutered by your vet to reduce their aggression.
You can exercise and play with your rabbit just like you would with a dog. Angoras love to interact with you. To keep the coat clean, release your rabbit in a clean play area. The bad news is that you need to groom your pet after outdoor play. You have to brush its coat to untangle its long wool and remove any twigs or dirt.
For normal routine, daily brushing is required to remove your angora's dead hairs. As rabbits groom themselves, they will ingest these dead hairs. This leads to an illness called Woolblock which blocks the rabbit's digestive system. A rabbit can't regurgitate hair so this wool causes problems to its health.
Another health concern is diarrhea. Unbalanced diet or stress can trigger diarrhea. In summer, your angora needs extra care to ensure that it doesn't suffer heat stress. If its cage is outdoors, you need to shave off its coat to make it bearable for your pet. You can place it indoors and turn on a fan if necessary.
If your rabbit becomes dirty, you can bath it in lukewarm water. Start with the rabbit's bottom and slowly progress upwards. Dry thoroughly with a towel.
Commercial rabbit pellets are your best bet against malnutrition. You can supplement your angora's diet with fruits, vegetables, hay and wild birdseed. Avoid lettuce as this tends to give your bunny diarrhea.
It is easy to toilet-train your angora. When it explores its cage, it will meet its litter box. After feeding, gently place your angora in its litter box. It takes patience to toilet-train your pet. Be prepared to bear with mistakes for a few weeks. When you release your pet out to play, it will return to its cage and litter box when it wants to do its business.
Your angora makes a delightful and intelligent pet when you care for it and interact with it.
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