A typical misconception regarding rabbits is that they are messy animals. Rabbits make ideal indoor pets, partly because they, like cats, could be trained to use litter boxes.
Use a small litter box that has no top and low enough sides. You could also try using shallow storage tubs instead. If the sides are too tall, cut out an entryway on one side. Avoid the litter boxes advertised to be specifically for rabbits because they are usually too small.
You could use old newspaper or other recycled paper as litter material. You can try using kitty litter, but select unscented ones. Kitty litter could negate undesirable urine smells. Try not to use clumping or clay-based litter because this is dangerous to your pet rabbit’s respiratory tract. Wood shavings are a no-no too.
Lay down a thin spread of litter material to line the box’s base, enough to soak up wetness. You do not have to fill up the box too high because rabbits do not dig and bury their poop like pet cats. In addition, whenever you clean out your pet’s litter box, just dump out everything every time. So filling the box deep will just waste lots of litter.
A sudden change in your pet’s elimination habits should warrant an appointment with your veterinary health center Derby.
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