How to Litterbox (Potty) Train your Bunny Rabbit

Bunny rabbits can make sweet, loving pets. They can also be litter (potty) trained! This article will tell you everything you need to know about litterbox training for rabbits.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Your bunny rabbit (of course)
• Litterbox (one or more)
• Rabbit cage or pen
• Bunny-safe litter (no cat litter!)

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   My bunny rabbit at 4 weeks.

   When your bunny rabbit is 4 to 6 months old you can begin potty training (older rabbits can be and are easier to train!). Be sure to have your pet spayed or neutered, fixed rabbits are easier to train. Your bunny will probably choose an area or corner of his or her pen to uriniate. Once your pet has selected an area, you can select a box and litter.

2. 
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   Place rabbit-safe litter (such as Care Fresh, Critter Country, Yesterday's News, Papurr, or just use hay) inside the box.

3. 

   Place alfalfa next to the box so your bunny rabbit can sit in the box and munch. This will encourage him or her to leave most of the droppings in the box.

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   Once your bunny rabbit is using the litterbox inside the pen, you can let them adventure out into the space next to their cage. Watch your rabbit carefully. If your rabbit urinates on the floor, immediately pick him or her up and place your bunny inside the litterbox.

5. 

   Change the litter regularly. Clean the litterbox with warm soapy water or vinegar. Always rinse and dry the box before replacing the litter. Follow these steps for a happy, healthy bunny rabbit!

Tips & Warnings

• Wipe up some of your rabbit's urine with a paper towel and place the towel under the litter. The smell will clue your bunny in as to the box's purpose.
• Never hit or punish your rabbit! This will only make your rabbit afraid of you.
• Give this process some time! It will not happen overnight. It could take a week or more.
• DO NOT USE CAT LITTER! Clay-based cat litter can make your bunny sick.
• Pine and cedar chips are also harmful to rabbits.
• Corn cobb litter can block your rabbit's digestive track (a critical emergency)

Resources

• Find a Rabbit Vet
• Need a writer?
• Yesterday's News
• FreeFoto
• More on rabbits
• So you want to adopt a rabbit?

[starlet67]

on 3/15/2009 Great article for potty training bunny! Excellent tips

[sonni57]

on 3/14/2009 My bunny is litter trained too. Bunny's are very smart and great pets.

[Meilyssia]

on 8/21/2008 I love Rabbits! One day a friend asked if I wanted their pet Rabbit and I said "Sure!" I found out later how high maitenance they are, and how much they love attention and affection. I am very happy I said yes because she is the sweetest and cutest thing! Your article helped train her, thank you!

[acole]

on 7/21/2008 Interesting, I didn't know this could be done!