Pet Rabbits & Litter Box Training
With a little patience, Pet Rabbits are fairly easy to train to
use their Litter Boxes.
Pet rabbits have a natural tendency to deposit their waste
in a specific spot which is usually the corner of a hutch or
room.
Use a litter box that is sturdy and one that the rabbit can
easily get in and out of. If the litter box is too high, then use
a step for the rabbit to first hop on.
Once you know where your pet rabbit's favorite spot is to
eliminate, simply place an appropriate sized litter box in that
spot.
If your pet rabbit goes to a spot that is not in the litter box
and starts to eliminate, give a sharp no and then gently place
the rabbit in the litter box. This may take some patience and
time on your part, but within 2 to 3 days your pet rabbit should
be litter box trained on it's own.
To help matters along, the first time you put the litter box in,
place a few rabbit droppings in the box, this will help the
rabbit associate the smell with the new area to be used.
Once the pet rabbit does use it's litter box on it's own,
reinforce that behavior with lots of positive warm praise
and even some treats.
Don't be alarmed if your pet rabbit uses it's litter box for a
nest, this is common behavior. However also remember it's
important to keep the litter box cleaned and as odor free as
possible at all times for the health of your rabbit.
Try to clean your rabbit's litter box twice a day if possible.
Once a week completely empty and disinfect the litter box.
Along with frequent cleaning, we recommend using a Quality
pet deoderizer to eliminate as many odors as possible.
What Kind of Litter for a Pet Rabbit
Clay-based and clumping litters are not recommended for pet
rabbits.
These can cause problems like intestinal blockages or dry skin
for rabbits. Cedar shavings are also not recommended as litter
for pet rabbits.
Common litters for pet rabbits include those made from recycled
paper and organic materials, such as alfalfa and oats.
See Also:
Litter & Nesting
Materials
Index of All Rabbit Care & Bunny
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