The lifespan of rabbits is generally 5-12 years. According to scientific research, smaller breeds usually have longer lifespans than larger breeds. Moreover, rabbits that have a good living environment and are raised and managed healthily by their owners will live longer.

When rabbits are just born, their lives are very fragile. Many young rabbits die early because they receive good care and treatment, so their life span is closely related to their usual care. Secondly, some long-lived rabbits can live up to 9 years. This is a relatively special breed. As long as this kind of rabbit passes the vulnerable period, it will live a long life in the future.

In order to make rabbits live longer, especially for domestic rabbits, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Ensure that the living environment of rabbits is hygienic and dry. , ventilation to avoid the breeding of bacteria;

2. Take the young rabbit to the hospital for a fecal examination to check whether there is coccidia, and if so, treat it under the guidance of a veterinarian;

3. If a rabbit lives in a cage, it is best to add a wooden board to the cage to pad its feet to avoid foot dermatitis;

4. Clean and disinfect rabbit supplies regularly;

5 , It is best not to bathe a young rabbit. If not, choose to bathe when the weather is good and the sun is shining, and avoid water entering its ears, otherwise it will suffer from otitis media. In addition, do not use shower gel or soap on it, and dry it immediately after bathing, otherwise it will catch a cold;

6. Rabbits do not feel full, so control their food intake to avoid starvation;

7. When catching rabbits, never catch them by their ears, because rabbits have no sweat glands and must use their ears to dissipate heat. If the rabbit's ears are scratched, it will easily cause nerve damage. In severe cases, the rabbit's ears will not be able to straighten or rotate.