There are some basic elementary rules.

The food must be clean and wholesome and the diet should be balanced and varied, and fed at regular intervals.Fortunately the most suitable diet for rabbits is the easiest to provide. Pelleted feed products have been developed which provide all the necessary ingredients to raise a healthy rabbit. Rabbit pellets can be purchased in bags at pet or animal feed shops.

An adult dwarf rabbit needs approximately 60 grams of pellets a day, while a larger breed weighing 5kgs would need 150 grams a day.

Rabbits should not be fed a great amount of green food as it may cause diarrhoea. If you feel you must give your rabbit green food give a small amount of greens, carrot, apple or bread. Contrary to popular belief, lettuce is not suitable for rabbits. Feeding too much lettuce can lead to kidney damage.

Fresh water should always be available. An ideal method of ensuring the water is always clean is to use a rabbit water bottle attached to the wire on the front of the cage.