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Rabbits and dogs can get along, but it depends on the temperament of the animals. Many people have kept dogs and rabbits that are great friends, and there are many pictures and videos online of rabbits and dogs interacting in a friendly way!
However, not all dogs can be trusted to be gentle with rabbits. Rabbits have skin that is easy to rip and bones that are easy to break, so even if they're just playing, a dog can seriously hurt a rabbit.
On the other hand, not all rabbits are secure enough to be comfortable around a dog (which is a predator animal, after all), and even if the dog would never hurt the rabbit, being near the dog can be extremely stressful for the rabbit. A moment of extreme stress can put a rabbit into life-threatening shock, or the rabbit can panic and injure itself; also, long-term stress can lead to illness.
So, the first few times you let your dog and rabbit together, keep a very close eye on them and watch to see how things go. At first, don't let the animals be together physically: keep them separated (by a cage, or keep the dog on a leash). If all goes well, you can let the animals get closer and closer. If things don't go well, don't keep trying: it's stressful for both animals.
Even if your dog and rabbit are the best of friends, don't leave them alone together unsupervised. Dogs are domesticated animals, but their wild instincts can still kick in, and you just never know what will happen when you aren't around. Too many people have made this mistake, and they wake up or come home to a dead bunny. Don't think you're an exception.
It's also not recommended to let the animals outside together. Just the sight of a rabbit hopping through the grass is enough to set the dog's "wild" side going.
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Another answer: Yes from Babbie's only , but if not it will take time and if you do put them together watch them at all times.
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Do bunnies get along with other animals?
If introduced at a young age rabbits and dogs can get along well but a dog would not get along with a rabbit if it had a strong hunting instinct. Rabbits are naturally afraid of dogs but overtime if the dog is constantly present and is not harming the rabbit in any way the rabbit may get used to having a dog around.
Do dogs eat pet rabbits?
I don't know about eat, but they might attack them and or kill them.
What are good handmade Easter Gifts for dogs?
Rabbits foot keychain
Are rabbits related to dogs?
No, because rabbits are not rodents.They are from the Lagomurph family.
What sort of animal is used to chase rabbits out of there burrow?
A rabbit hunting dog, like a beagle or a terrier, is commonly used to chase rabbits out of their burrows. These dogs have a strong prey drive and are trained to locate and flush out rabbits for hunters to pursue.
Do rabbits like dogs?
dogs came from wolves, and wolves ate rabbits, sometimes. some rabbits get along with dogs, but you might want to be cautious.
Can greyhounds live with rabbits?
No rabbits can not get along with dogs because dogs will bark at them and try to eat them and rabbits will get scared.
Do rabbits like small dogs?
i have a rabbit and a small dog and they get along
Why are dogs aggressive to rabbits?
Because that's the natural order of things: rabbits are prey and dogs are predators.Not all dogs are aggressive to rabbits, though. Pet rabbits and dogs have been known to get along very well (although they should never be left alone together, no matter how well they behave: too many rabbits have been lost that way).Some dog breeds tend to be more aggressive towards rabbits than others.
Should An 11 year old with two big dogs and a parrot get a rabbit?
Big dogs and rabbits seldom get along with a positive result.
Do bunnies get along with other animals?
If introduced at a young age rabbits and dogs can get along well but a dog would not get along with a rabbit if it had a strong hunting instinct. Rabbits are naturally afraid of dogs but overtime if the dog is constantly present and is not harming the rabbit in any way the rabbit may get used to having a dog around.
Do dogs attack rabbits?
Yes, dogs may attack rabbits as they are natural predators. It is important to supervise interactions between dogs and rabbits to ensure the safety of the rabbits.
Do dogs kill rabbits?
Yes, dogs have the ability to kill rabbits.
Can rabbits and dogs have kids?
No. Rabbits have Kits, dogs have puppies. GOATS have Kids.
Can rabbits eat hot dogs?
Rabbits are herbivores, so no.
What are 5 different thing of a dog and bunny?
Dogs and bunnies have many differences. Here are some: 1. Dogs are popular pets and rabbits aren't popular pets 2.Rabbits can't see very well but dogs can 3.Rabbits have really long ears(about10 inches) but dogs don't 4.Rabbits hop but dogs don't 5.dogs run quick but rabbits only hop quick
Why do dogs kill rabbits?
Dogs may kill rabbits due to their natural hunting instincts. Dogs have a strong prey drive and may see rabbits as potential prey, leading them to chase and sometimes kill them.
