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Your Rabbit’s Litterbox

So… you’re training your bunny to use a litterbox. But what type of litter is best? Can you use kitty litter? Some brands of kitty litter are all right for your bunny, but you need to keep a few things in mind. Rabbits will spend a lot of time in their bathroom. Rabbits will nibble a bit of the litter. (What DON’T rabbits nibble?) Rabbits can be diggers. A clay based litter is a problem if your rabbit is a digger — if she inhales the dust she kicks up, she can have lung problems. The real problem with bunnies … Continue reading →

Housetraining Your Rabbit

Yes! You can housetrain a bunny. You can teach a rabbit to use a litterbox! Rabbits are actually pretty easy to train. They will pick a few spots as their bunny bathroom and always go there. Our family rabbit (cleverly named Bun-Bun) had a three room “condo” — one enclosed room was the bedroom, the large, open room was the play and food area, and the other enclosed room was the bathroom. He faithfully used the smaller room for his potty and kept the other areas clean. Older rabbits have a better attention span than younger rabbits, so you may … Continue reading →