{"id":51967,"date":"2022-04-16T10:43:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:43:07","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:07","slug":"what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/","title":{"rendered":"What kind of litter box is best for rabbits?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#What_kind_of_litter_box_is_best_for_rabbits\" title=\"What kind of litter box is best for rabbits?\">What kind of litter box is best for rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Do_rabbits_like_covered_litter_boxes\" title=\"Do rabbits like covered litter boxes?\">Do rabbits like covered litter boxes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#How_big_should_my_rabbits_litter_box_be\" title=\"How big should my rabbit&#8217;s litter box be?\">How big should my rabbit&#8217;s litter box be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#How_big_should_my_rabbits_litter_box_be-2\" title=\"How big should my rabbits litter box be?\">How big should my rabbits litter box be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Can_rabbits_use_cat_litter_box\" title=\"Can rabbits use cat litter box?\">Can rabbits use cat litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Are_hooded_litter_boxes_better_for_rabbits\" title=\"Are hooded litter boxes better for rabbits?\">Are hooded litter boxes better for rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Do_bunnies_need_bedding_in_their_litter_box\" title=\"Do bunnies need bedding in their litter box?\">Do bunnies need bedding in their litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Do_litter_boxes_need_to_be_covered\" title=\"Do litter boxes need to be covered?\">Do litter boxes need to be covered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#How_much_litter_do_you_put_in_a_rabbit_litter_box\" title=\"How much litter do you put in a rabbit litter box?\">How much litter do you put in a rabbit litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Should_I_put_hay_in_my_rabbits_litter_box\" title=\"Should I put hay in my rabbits litter box?\">Should I put hay in my rabbits litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#How_many_litter_boxes_do_I_need_for_2_rabbits\" title=\"How many litter boxes do I need for 2 rabbits?\">How many litter boxes do I need for 2 rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Do_you_need_2_litter_boxes_for_2_rabbits\" title=\"Do you need 2 litter boxes for 2 rabbits?\">Do you need 2 litter boxes for 2 rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Is_cat_litter_poisonous_to_rabbits\" title=\"Is cat litter poisonous to rabbits?\">Is cat litter poisonous to rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#What_do_you_put_in_a_rabbit_litter_tray\" title=\"What do you put in a rabbit litter tray?\">What do you put in a rabbit litter tray?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Do_rabbits_need_a_hooded_litter_box\" title=\"Do rabbits need a hooded litter box?\">Do rabbits need a hooded litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#What_type_of_litter_box_is_best_for_rabbits\" title=\"What type of litter box is best for rabbits?\">What type of litter box is best for rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Is_a_hooded_or_open_litter_box_better\" title=\"Is a hooded or open litter box better?\">Is a hooded or open litter box better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#What_do_you_put_in_the_bottom_of_a_rabbit_litter_box\" title=\"What do you put in the bottom of a rabbit litter box?\">What do you put in the bottom of a rabbit litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Do_rabbits_sleep_in_their_litter_tray\" title=\"Do rabbits sleep in their litter tray?\">Do rabbits sleep in their litter tray?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Why_do_rabbits_need_hay_in_their_litter_box\" title=\"Why do rabbits need hay in their litter box?\">Why do rabbits need hay in their litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Can_rabbits_have_towels_in_their_cage\" title=\"Can rabbits have towels in their cage?\">Can rabbits have towels in their cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Should_cat_litter_tray_be_covered\" title=\"Should cat litter tray be covered?\">Should cat litter tray be covered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Do_cats_not_like_covered_litter_boxes\" title=\"Do cats not like covered litter boxes?\">Do cats not like covered litter boxes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Do_cats_know_how_do_you_use_covered_litter_boxes\" title=\"Do cats know how do you use covered litter boxes?\">Do cats know how do you use covered litter boxes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-litter-box-is-best-for-rabbits\/#Do_covered_litter_boxes_smell_less\" title=\"Do covered litter boxes smell less?\">Do covered litter boxes smell less?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_litter_box_is_best_for_rabbits\"><\/span>What kind of litter box is best for rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>plastic cat litter pans<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rabbits_like_covered_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Do rabbits like covered litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The minimum size you should be looking for is approximately <b>22L x 17W x 6.5H inches (55L x 43W x 16.5H cm). There may be some variation between different manufacturers, but this is good for one medium-sized rabbit, up to approximately 8lbs (or 3.6kg) or two small rabbits, up to 5lbs (or 2.27kg).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_my_rabbits_litter_box_be\"><\/span>How big should my rabbit&#8217;s litter box be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$25.43Chewy.comand 10+ stores<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_my_rabbits_litter_box_be-2\"><\/span>How big should my rabbits litter box be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The minimum size you should be looking for is approximately <b>22L x 17W x 6.5H inches (55L x 43W x 16.5H cm). There may be some variation between different manufacturers, but this is good for one medium-sized rabbit, up to approximately 8lbs (or 3.6kg) or two small rabbits, up to 5lbs (or 2.27kg).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_use_cat_litter_box\"><\/span>Can rabbits use cat litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbits make wonderful indoor companions in part because <b>they can be litter box trained, just like cats! Follow these tips to try to litter train your rabbit. Provide a small cat litter box with low sides and no top.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hooded_litter_boxes_better_for_rabbits\"><\/span>Are hooded litter boxes better for rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>plastic cat litter pans<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bunnies_need_bedding_in_their_litter_box\"><\/span>Do bunnies need bedding in their litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The majority of pet rabbits will not require any bedding in their enclosure. If you keep your rabbit indoors (which I always recommend), then <b>bedding is unnecessary except when it&#8217;s used as litter in a litter box<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_litter_boxes_need_to_be_covered\"><\/span>Do litter boxes need to be covered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When individual cats were assessed, <b>70% showed absolutely no preference (i.e. used both boxes equally), 15% used the covered litter box more significantly, while 15% used the uncovered more than the covered. Pretty even results. It seems cats tend to think inside the box &#8211; as long as it&#8217;s clean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_litter_do_you_put_in_a_rabbit_litter_box\"><\/span>How much litter do you put in a rabbit litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not use clay-based or clumping litter as this is harmful to rabbits&#8217; respiratory systems. Avoid wood shavings as well. Put <b>a thin layer of litter at the bottom of the litter box- just enough to absorb wetness. There&#8217;s no need to fill it too high since rabbits don&#8217;t bury their droppings like cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_put_hay_in_my_rabbits_litter_box\"><\/span>Should I put hay in my rabbits litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>plastic cat litter pans<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_litter_boxes_do_I_need_for_2_rabbits\"><\/span>How many litter boxes do I need for 2 rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hay can be given to your pet in a variety of ways including in a hay rack attached to the side of the cage, in a box or basket within the cage or exercise area, or even placed in the litterbox. Rabbits often pass stool when they are eating and <b>placing some hay in the litter box can help with litter box training.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_2_litter_boxes_for_2_rabbits\"><\/span>Do you need 2 litter boxes for 2 rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>plastic cat litter pans<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cat_litter_poisonous_to_rabbits\"><\/span>Is cat litter poisonous to rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>plastic cat litter pans<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_put_in_a_rabbit_litter_tray\"><\/span>What do you put in a rabbit litter tray?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In most cases, the popular brands of cat litter are not safe to use with rabbits. Most kitty litter brands are made to clump up around their urine, making them easier to clean. This is perfectly safe for most cats, since they don&#8217;t usually eat their litter, however rabbits have different habits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rabbits_need_a_hooded_litter_box\"><\/span>Do rabbits need a hooded litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Basic plastic cat litter pans<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_litter_box_is_best_for_rabbits\"><\/span>What type of litter box is best for rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When individual cats were assessed, 70% showed absolutely no preference (i.e. used both boxes equally), <b>15% used the covered litter box more significantly, while 15% used the uncovered more than the covered. Pretty even results. It seems cats tend to think inside the box &#8211; as long as it&#8217;s clean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_hooded_or_open_litter_box_better\"><\/span>Is a hooded or open litter box better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>FuJoe is right, wire floors are bad, but <b>if the wire grate or screen is for JUST for the litterbox then it should be okay. Unless your bunny likes to hang out most of the time in it or you have a rex.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_put_in_the_bottom_of_a_rabbit_litter_box\"><\/span>What do you put in the bottom of a rabbit litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CareFresh is a bunny-safe pet bedding that does not contain any pine or cedar products, and is also environmentally friendly. <b>Fresh hay in the box entices bunny to jump in and do his business. A clean box with about 1 inch of clean CareFresh covering the bottom. Next, add a BIG handful of hay.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rabbits_sleep_in_their_litter_tray\"><\/span>Do rabbits sleep in their litter tray?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes you may see your rabbit sleeping in her litter box. <b>This is perfectly normal, and you can make it more comfortable by using a good, soft paper-type litter such as Carefresh.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_rabbits_need_hay_in_their_litter_box\"><\/span>Why do rabbits need hay in their litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbits often pass stool when they are eating and placing some hay in the litter box <b>can help with litter box training. First, place some rabbit safe litter on the bottom of the litter box and pile up the hay. They will not eat soiled hay, so you need not worry about sanitation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_have_towels_in_their_cage\"><\/span>Can rabbits have towels in their cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All domesticated rabbits like blankets and pillows in the home. You&#8217;ll likely be tempted to place similar items in your pet&#8217;s hutch for added comfort. <b>Blankets and towels are great additions to a rabbit&#8217;s home. Just avoid old, threadbare blankets with holes as paws can be trapped.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_cat_litter_tray_be_covered\"><\/span>Should cat litter tray be covered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most cats will adapt to a covered tray but there are some who feel vulnerable confined in a small space with only one exit point. In multi-cat households open trays tend to be preferable as any cat using one cannot be ambushed by another that has been hiding out of sight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_not_like_covered_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Do cats not like covered litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The results were clear<b>in general, cats have no preference. Once the study was over, the researchers were able to determine that overall there was no preference between covered vs. uncovered boxes; however, some individuals did like one over the other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_know_how_do_you_use_covered_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Do cats know how do you use covered litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are pretty tidy creatures. They clean themselves, keep their fur relatively knot-free, and they don&#8217;t need to be potty trained. <b>From a young age, domestic cats know to use a litter box, unlike puppies that use your floor for the first couple of weeks before being trained to go outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_covered_litter_boxes_smell_less\"><\/span>Do covered litter boxes smell less?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s not that fresh litter itself controls the odor; it&#8217;s just that it provides the right amount of material for the cat to use when covering her own urine and feces. <b>Covered waste has less odor than uncovered waste<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What kind of litter box is best for rabbits?Do rabbits like covered litter boxes?How big should my rabbit&#8217;s litter box be?How big should my rabbits litter box be?Can rabbits use cat litter box?Are hooded litter boxes better for rabbits?Do bunnies need bedding in their litter box?Do litter boxes need to be covered?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51967"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51967"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51967\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51967"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51967"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}