Litter, Bedding and Nesting Material for Your Pet
Rabbit
Litter is the material that is used on the floor of a pet
rabbit's hutch to absorb and collect waste. Some pet rabbit
owners refer to this as "bedding."
Some material that is used for litter might also be used for
bedding.
Nesting material typically refers to material the rabbit uses in
his favorite sleeping area to make a soft bed for himself.
Types of Litter and Bedding for Pet Rabbits
The bottom of the cage should be covered with a litter material
to absorb odors and collect waste. A variety of rabbit litter is
available, including aspen bedding, pine shavings, cedar
shavings, corncob, wood chips and clay.
Aspen or pine bedding contain low amounts of aromatic oils,
whereas cedar shavings contain a more concentrated amount.
Since aromatic oils are dangerous to a pet rabbit's respiratory
systems, consult with your veterinarian about which type
of bedding is best for your rabbit.
Corncob bedding is not recommended because it can
cause impacting when ingested.
Changing a Rabbit's Litter & Bedding
Litter must be changed at least once a week. It could be deadly
to confine your pet rabbit to a cage that has a high concentration
of ammonia fumes. The strong urine smell can also be reduced if the
soiled corner of the cage is scooped out daily.
We also recommend using an all natural Pet Deoderizer to
eliminate odors from your pet rabbits hutch.
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Types of Nesting Material for Pet Rabbits
Rabbits need to be given nesting material, to build a comfortable
nest.
Use only approved material that is labeled safe for small pets.
Never give a pet rabbit just any type of wool, cotton,
fiberglass, felt or aquarium filter material for nesting.
Unapproved nesting material can be swallowed and has caused
many deaths by blocking the stomach of a small pet.
Changing a Pet Rabbit's Nesting Material
Pet rabbit nesting material should be changed at least once a
week. Too much urine build up in the nest raises the level of
ammonia in the air, which can lead to respiratory disease in pet
rabbits.
See Also:
Training
Rabbits to Use Litter Boxes
Index of All Rabbit Care & Bunny
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