Why are corner litter boxes bad for rabbits?
Rabbits back into a corner and lift their tails to urinate and if the side of the tray is too low they will urinate over the edge. Keep in mind you’ll be adding a layer of litter and hay which will raise the floor level. Many standard litter trays are too low for this reason.
Is pretty Litter safe for rabbits?
No clay cat litter! Rabbits are nibblers and clay litter can cause blockages in bunny’s tummy if she eats it. Also avoid corn, wheat, alfalfa and oat based litters as bunny too commonly ingests them. A cat litterbox works great.
Should I put hay in my rabbits litter box?
We recommend using CareFresh and fresh hay to prepare your bunny’s litter box. CareFresh is a bunny-safe pet bedding that does not contain any pine or cedar products, and is also environmentally friendly. Fresh hay in the box entices bunny to jump in and do his “business.”
How often should I change my rabbits litter box?
Rabbits are very clean creatures. A smelly, soiled litter box could cause your rabbit to choose another place to do his business, sometimes just outside the box. Depending on the number of rabbits and litter boxes, clean litter boxes at least every other day.
Do bonded rabbits share a litter box?
Once your bunny is bonded it doesn’t take any extra work to care for two bunnies. They share a house, food, water, and litter box. They will groom each other and keep each other clean and healthy. They will keep each other company while you are at work or away, which means you will worry less!
Can bunnies use kitty litter?
Remember to use rabbit-safe litters in your bunny’s box. Clay and clumping litter for cats can be dangerous to bunnies, as they may ingest some of their litter while eating hay. Sticking with a simple, paper-based, recyclable litter provides your bunny with a safe litter and is also environmentally friendly.
How do you train a bunny to pee in a litter box?
How to housetrain your rabbit:
- Fill the bottom of the litter box with a layer of pellets – about an inch deep.
- Place the litter box in a corner of your rabbit’s cage.
- Keep your rabbit in her cage until she’s using her litter box reliably.
- When she’s ready, let your rabbit have time out of her cage.
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