Today, rabbits are often kept as pets. The animals are cute, their lives are interesting to watch, not only children but also adults really like them. However, the question immediately arises of how to solve the problem with the toilet, because they need a cage in the apartment and house. Let's figure out together which hygienic litter to choose for rabbits.
Types of fillers for rabbit trays
Pets of decorative breeds are easy to toilet train.If this is not done, a constant source of infection and unpleasant odor will appear in the room, because bacteria can multiply very quickly in the feces and urine of animals.
Trays are installed in the corners of the apartment and in the cage. If the area of the room is large, and the animal is often let out for a walk, you should organize several toilets. The container can be rectangular, angular, practically closed (with walls, a domed roof, a hole for the animal), with a compartment for food. It should be spacious and easy to clean.
Important: Rabbits love to eat while going to the toilet.
Choose a tray with high sides so that the pet does not spill the contents or take it all over the apartment. Do not use cardboard, metal or wooden containers for the toilet. A plastic or enamel tray will do. Plastic options should be replaced frequently as the material absorbs odors.
There are several requirements for rabbit litter:
- to absorb moisture and smell;
- was economical;
- budgetary;
- easy to recycle.
There are natural and synthetic options. The most budget-friendly of them is paper torn into strips. It does not absorb odor, such a filler will not save the house from an unpleasant odor, and it will have to be changed several times a day.
Filler based on synthetic granules (silica gel) absorbs moisture, odor, is harmless to the animal, but has a high price. For rabbits, choose a fragrance-free option designed for rodents.Filling made from wood pellets is convenient, absorbs moisture and odors, and has a budget price.
Which one is better to choose?
The best option is wood pellets or silica gel. You can place a disposable absorbent baby diaper in the tray, but only if the pet does not tear or dig the contents of the tray.
Both in cages and in other parts of the room where toilet containers are installed, it is necessary to place bundles of hay. It should not be placed in a litter tray; it is better to place the food in a feeder above the rabbit's litter box. In the first stages of potty training, it is necessary to monitor the animal. Before going to the toilet, the rabbit raises its tail.
What should not be used as a filler?
Cat litter is not suitable for rabbits. Do not use flavored options - the animal may be attracted by the smell, and the pet will eat the filler. Old newspapers absorb moisture well, but the rabbit may be harmed by printing ink.
Sometimes an animal refuses to go to the litter tray for several days when the litter is changed. The animal cannot be kept in a cage around the clock, otherwise it will become restless and may get sick, which is why several trays are needed.
To prevent the pet from marking its territory and going to the litter box, it will be castrated. In this case, there are significantly fewer problems with the toilet. Accustoming an animal to a litter tray requires time and patience, which may take several days.
