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Whether or not your rabbit is leashed and out for a walk or in an outdoor playpen, it’s vital to your pet’s safely that you keep a close eye on it. This can prevent attacks by predators, your rabbit from escaping, or it getting tangled in the leash. Avoid staking your rabbit in the yard and leaving it alone. Your rabbit can get tangled in its leash, which can cause injury or even death. Predators can also snatch your rabbit or it may chew through its leash and escape if you are not watching. Many outdoor areas use pesticides and weedkiller on grass or in gardens, both of which are areas bunnies like to snack. These can harm or kill your bunny. Checking out the area properly before you start walking outside and keeping an eye out for spraying as well as new plant growth can prevent your bunny from ingesting dangerous substances.  Find out public areas that have pesticides or weedkiller by calling your local county extension. You can find out your local county extension at http://npic.orst.edu/pest/countyext.htm. Recognize that many plants may be poisonous to your bunny including: agave leaves, amaryllis, azalea, buttercup leaves, daffodil, eggplant, hyacinth, iris, ivy, jonquil, lily-of-the-valley, mistletoe, narcissus, ranunculus, sweet pea seeds, sweet potato, tomato leaves, tulip, wisteria. You can find a comprehensive list of plants poisonous to rabbits at: http://rabbit.org/poisonous-plants/. There are a wide variety of animals that are natural predators to rabbits. Dogs, birds, raccoons and other animals may harm your rabbit. Keeping an eye out for predators in the area where you’re walking can prevent injury or death for your bunny. Be aware that even if a predator doesn’t attack your rabbit, it can die from the stress of fear at a potential predator. Walking your rabbit outside, especially in the summer, can expose it to a host of bugs that can harm your rabbit. Keep bugs away as much as you can during the walk and look at your bunny’s skin when you get home for ticks or bites.  Be aware that mosquitos and flies can bite your rabbit and transmit diseases such as Myxomatosis.  Go over your rabbits fur gently to examine its skin when you get home. Look for ticks, fleas, or other bugs that can transmit diseases or cause your bunny discomfort. Heat is a very serious concern for rabbits that go outside. If the temperature outside is at or near 28 degrees Celsuis/ 82 degrees Fahrenheit, take care when walking your rabbit. Watch for the signs of heatstroke and take measures to reduce your rabbit’s temperature if you notice them.  Recognize that the signs of heatstroke in a rabbit are: reddened ears, panting, lethargy, salivating, weakness and slow movement, acting confused, having seizures.  Contact your rabbit to the vet as soon as possible if you notice any signs of heatstroke. While you are waiting, you can bring down the rabbit’s temperature by placing it in tepid water or wrapping it in cool, wet towels. Avoid placing a rabbit that is heat-stressed in cold or iced water.

summary: Attend to your rabbit outside at all times. Prevent your bunny from eating something poisonous. Watch for predators. Check for bites and bugs. Pay attention to prevent heatstroke.


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A younger child may not understand what a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship is.  They may just see your boyfriend as someone to have fun and play with.  An older child (likely above 11 or 12) might be more aware of the relationship that you and your boyfriend have.   If your children are older than 12, consider ways to talk with them about your boyfriend.  You may want to discuss with your children about your boyfriend before they meet in person. If your children are really little, like four years old or less, they may not have much interaction with your boyfriend other than to play, and that's okay. Don't make it awkward by trying too hard.  If you share too much too soon, it may make your child, and your boyfriend, confused about what's really going on.   For your younger kids,  you may want to introduce him as "your friend."  Younger kids have a limited understanding of your relationship on a romantic level.  Keep it simple when giving an introduction. For your teenage kids, you may want to be direct and introduce your boyfriend and your teen by first names.  Keep the conversation light.  If your older kids have questions, allow them to share their feelings after the meeting with your boyfriend is over. You don't need to explicitly state that your boyfriend is "your boyfriend" or "your special friend." When your boyfriend meets your kids, allow your kids to be as they are normally when they meet with your friends or relatives.  Don't make them act in a strange or new manner that they may not be used to doing.  Do not make your children hug your boyfriend hello or goodbye. A handshake is appropriate, but you want your child to be secure about their personal space. Let the child decide when they are ready to display affection. Giving a false impression of who you and your children are may make it more difficult for your boyfriend to trust you and see how you truly are. Allow interactions between you, your kids, and your boyfriend to flow naturally. Provide your children reassurance if they appear concerned when meeting your boyfriend.
summary: Be mindful of your child's age when making introductions. Introduce your boyfriend in a straightforward manner. Allow your children to act like themselves.