Compared to cats and dogs, rabbits have only been domesticated recently. They were originally kept
for their meat and fur and only recently (in the 19th century) been selectively bred. They are the 3rd
most popular family pet in the UK after the cat and dog but many are kept in appalling conditions. Rabbits
are very sociable animals but are also prey animals and, as such, their perception of the world is to be
wary of any unusual activity.
Rabbits are not rodents and belong to the family of lagomorphs which is due to the 2 small peg teeth behind their upper incisors. They are exclusively herbivores and use pseudo-rumination to improve digestion of food. This involves the production of soft pellets which are taken direct from the anus for a second go through the digestive tract. This is absolutely crucial for a rabbit's survival and if prevented by obesity or lethargy can cause huge problems. Rabbits have a long caecum and appendix which allows bacterial fermentation of their food to enable them to digest cellulose.
The regulatory body of rabbits is the British Rabbit Council which was established in 1934.
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