Hair Dryer Nearly Puts Bunny To Sleep After Bath

This cuddly bunny is about as relaxed as it can get! This amusing video was captured as a rabbit was given a quick blow-dry by its owner. The bunny named Holly is all stretched out and flat on her back as she enjoys the warmth of the hair dryer after its bath. This rabbit almost looks like she is having a relaxing spa day. Even the loud sound of the hair dryer doesn't seem to faze her. This rabbit appears to be a very calm animal and it's absolutely adorable.

What most people don't realize is that the rabbits behavior is an instinctive coping mechanism that it uses to deal with a predatory attack. When you place a rabbit on its back, it will often go into an almost a trance-like state. This state is referred to as tonic immobility. In more simple terms, when a rabbit is in a stressful situation it will often "play dead" By appearing limp and motionless, the rabbit can sometimes fool the predator into believing that it's already dead. This could give the bunny a good chance to escape.

The physical process is amazing because the rabbit will even lower its breathing rate to appear as still as possible. The blood pressure will also drop during this time. How amazing that nature has given the rabbit this unique ability to save itself when in peril. Some pet owners have used this natural reaction to make it easier to clip their bunny's nails. You must be careful when placing a rabbit in this position, as the animal could injure it's back when it attempts to turn itself over. Rabbits make terrific pets and they should never be purchased as a novelty pet at Easter. People need to understand that owning a rabbit is quite a commitment as rabbits can live 7 to 10 years. You will be responsible for their care and health just like any other pet. They should be examined by a vet on occasion and when they encounter any ailments.

Rabbits can coexist with other pets in the family. It's important that you supervise their playtime when they are out of their cages or rabbit hutches. They are generally a very calm animal and quite friendly and affectionate. They are even used as therapy animals in some hospitals and nursing homes. To keep your rabbit healthy it's important to maintain a good diet and you should also allow for some daily exercise if at all possible. Some pet owners have even trained their rabbits to walk on a harness just like a dog. Maybe you would be able to walk your bunny through the local park? That would certainly be an amazing sight. When it comes to dental care, rabbits have teeth that are open-rooted which means they grow constantly during their lives. You should always try to provide a high fiber diet for your bunny. It often helps to give them branches and fibrous twigs to gnaw on.

Certainly this particular bunny is well looked after and quite pampered, just as it should be. Do you also own a cute pet rabbit? Feel free to leave your comments below and please share this video with your friends.