How to Housebreak a Rabbit

Rabbits make surprisingly good house pets, especially when they are housebroken or, more realistically, litter-trained. While housebreaking a rabbit presents a unique set of problems, a few easy steps can help you litter-train your rabbit with minimal headache.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Learn about the habits of rabbits. Rabbits typically choose a few spots in a house or cage where they prefer to deposit their urine and feces pills. In essence, to housebreak a rabbit, you have to wait for the rabbit to tell you where he wants the litter box.
2. Housebreak your rabbit when she's matured a bit. Unlike cats or dogs, rabbits are actually easier to train when they're older. Young rabbits have a short attention span and are less likely to give in to litter training.
3. Spay or neuter your rabbit for easier housebreaking. When rabbits reach the ages of four to six months, they begin to mark their territory. However, if you have your rabbit fixed you can avoid this tendency and housebreak your rabbit with ease.
4. Use tasty, organic litter products. Because rabbits have a tendency to spend large amounts of time in their litter box and actually nibble on the litter, it's important to provide your pet with organic materials like alfalfa or paper. Be sure to throw in a handful of hay so that your rabbit has something to snack on. Change the litter daily to avoid illness.
5. Clean your rabbit's litter box thoroughly to effectively housebreak him. Rabbit urine has a strong odor, and your rabbit is likely to avoid a dirty box. Use white vinegar to wash out your rabbit's litter box. White vinegar or club soda is also effective at cleaning up accidents outside the box.