How can I prove that rabbits aren't filthy creatures?

Question

I'm seventeen, I have a job and a truck, I pay insurance and gas, and recently my hamster died of old age.

I've had dogs my whole life and a few years ago my dog got hit by a truck when we were moving houses and I've just felt really alone since then. Especially after losing my hamster since I could actually look after him.

My mom thinks rabbits are cute, but she's under the impression that they are "outside" animals and use the bathroom all over the house. I've told her several times they are easy to litter train and it's bad to keep them outside due to the elements and them being prey creatures but I can't get it through to her.

We have two small dogs and she's fine with me getting a large dog such as a rottweiler so it's not the pet issue, it's the type of pet. But I'll be moving around soon probably and would rather not keep a rottweiler in a townhome and then move to an apartment or out of state.

How can I convince my mother that a rabbit would be the best option now?

Answer 1

as long as you have dogs, i STRONGLY disadvise getting a rabbit. no matter how friendly you think your dogs are, rabbits will be scared of them. they can get so scared, in fact, that they will try to run away and could snap their back in the process (horrible, i know.)

rabbits can be litter trained just like a cat if you get them at a young age. also, if you clean their cage a few times a week you'll never smell them. they themselves don't stink, so you don't need to bathe them like you do dogs.

Answer 2

If you want a rabbit and plan on being on your own soon, then wait until then. Rabbits sometimes can be littered trained and sometimes not. If you have dogs they cannot be left to run freely in the house with the dogs.

And no matter how much you clean up after them they do have an odor.

Answer 3

rabbits are totally misunderstood creatures. They form an attachment when they are taken as pets when thery are young, and at times act like a young kid, showing tantrums when they aren't getting attention or when left alone too long. They can leave little surprises on the carpet, but it is like sweeping up grass pellets, and don't really smell bad.Its worse cleaning up after a big dog like a doberman or a rottweiler. They will tear things up like any pet, but if you have toys for them, they will play with favorites.They are loyal usually to one person, more than others.Keep a small cage and the rabbit will learn that the pen is his private place.

Answer 4

I have many rabbits and they themselves do not smell. You will get smells if their enclosures are not cleaned regularly and properly. A rabbit cleans itself just like a cat and will not smell any more than a cat. All mine use a litter tray and they are quite simple to train to do so as long as you are patient with them. It will take about a week, I have had some quite happy to use the tray after a day. They can be kept inside or outside although you will need to do a lot of preparation to let them roam freely inside. Do not let them interact with your dogs without close supervision until you are ABSOLUTELY sure that they are safe with the dogs. A startled or stressed bunny can die very quickly from a heart attack. If you are moving soon I would wait until you do and then get your little bunny. They will often leave droppings around the house but they are easy to pick up and do not have a strong odour. They make absolutely wonderful pets and can be very affectionate if treated gently and lovingly and given lots of time and affection. Some will not like being picked up no matter how much you try while others will hop on your lap and look for attention. It all depends on their disposition. Bucks are usually more affectionate than does and do not get hormonal tendencies which can make them aggressive at times. A neutered buck will mostly be an affectionate companion. I would not hesitate to recommend a pet rabbit to someone who has the time and disposition to interact with it. It must be fed regularly, you cannot just leave out a big bowl of biscuits and a dish of water as you can a dog or cat. The water dish should be cleaned daily and if it spends a lot of time in a hutch or cage the they should be cleaned well at least every second day. Enjoy your bunny

Answer 5

You couldnt prove it to me my kids had one and it pooped every where that was years ago if you can potty train them more power to you I dont believe it. Good Luck