Rabbits HAVE been associated with Mid-Autumn Festival for hundreds of years. If you've got bunnies on the brain this week, you will be pleased to know they make excellent pets.
They are gentle, loving animals that are easy to take care of, and, because they need less space than dogs and cats, they are often the perfect pet for small flats.
Their main source of food is hay; they need a constant supply of this grass.
The two main types of hay for rabbits are Timothy grass hay and alfalfa hay. But whichever type you choose, make sure it's high in fibre, and low in fat and protein.
You can also give rabbits small, daily portions of dried pellet food as a supplement. These are packed full of vitamins and can be fattening, so only leave out a quarter to a half cup a day.
You can also give an adult rabbit small portions of fresh vegetables, such as carrots, pak choi and broccoli. Wash the vegetables thoroughly.