Veterinarians answer 12 questions about rabbits that you've always wanted to ask

Sophia MitrokostasJul 16, 2020, 00:41 IST

Rabbits sometimes require a veterinarian who specializes in small animals.Jon Nazca/Reuters

Insider asked veterinarians to answer common questions about rabbits, popular pets that can be tricky to care for.
It can be dangerous to regularly bathe your rabbit, and they're not good "starter" pets for young children.
It's possible to take a pet rabbit on walks and train them to use a litter box.
Many rabbits enjoy living with another rabbit, but both animals should be spayed or neutered.

Even longtime rabbit owners may not know everything about their fluffy pet's quirks and needs.

To learn more about the animal, Insider spoke to veterinarians to answer some of the most common questions about rabbits that you've probably always wanted to ask.

Read on to learn more about what it's like to have a rabbit as a pet.

Is it safe to walk a rabbit in a harness?

Some pet owners like to walk their rabbits outside on a harness. Clemens Peters / EyeEm / Getty Images

Can you potty train a rabbit?

Rabbits can be trained to use a litter box. Bobby Yip/Reuters

Should you give a rabbit regular baths?

Frequent baths can cause a rabbit to become ill. Marco Bello/Reuters

Are rabbits good "starter" pets for kids?

Rabbits are fragile animals. Lina Bruins / EyeEm / Getty Images

Is it possible to be allergic to rabbits?

Some individuals are allergic to a protein in a rabbit's saliva. Dean Fosdick/AP Photo

Do rabbits really breed that quickly?

Rabbits don't have a "heat" cycle. Busakorn Pongparnit/Getty Images

Do rabbits actually have distinct personalities?

Many rabbit owners swear that their pets have personalities all their own. Marco Bello/Reuters

Do you need to clip your rabbit's nails?

If you're going to trim your rabbit's claws, be sure to do some research and use special clippers. Reuters

Is neutering or spaying a rabbit really necessary if you don't own another rabbit?

Rabbits sometimes require a veterinarian who specializes in small animals. Jon Nazca/Reuters

Can two rabbits live together in the same hutch?

Many rabbits enjoy living with another rabbit. Michael Phillips/Getty Images

What's the typical lifespan of a domesticated rabbit?

Domesticated rabbits generally live longer than wild ones. Steven Robinson Pictures/ Getty Images

Ideally, what should rabbits be eating?

It's OK for a rabbit to enjoy a carrot now and then. Joern Pollex/ Getty Imags

A couple and their puppy live on the road year-round in a 90-square-foot van

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