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I have a young male mini rex rabbit. Would you recommend this litter/bedding for him?

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If not, what works best for you?!?

Also, do you put a LITTERBOX INSIDE THE CAGE or like do you put some of this litter in the litterbox that's in the cage and also on the floor of the cage....or what?? tell me what YOUR mini rex's cage looks like.

2007-01-22 09:41:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Other - Pets

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Stay away from pine. It can cause respiratory problems. Alfalfa is a great bedding choice for rabbits. Litter pan training can be very difficult with rabbits, but it's worth a shot.

2007-01-22 09:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 0 1

Rabbits and other small animals need to have bedding that does not have strong aromatic oils, as they are irritants to their sensitive respiratory systems. Remember, they are actually down in that bedding, and very close the the source of the odors.

http://www.petcaretips.net/pet-rabbit-litter.html
http://www.pet-rabbit-care-information.com/pet-rabbit-care.htm (lots of information on rabbit care)

Use Pine or Aspen shavings if you want to use wood shavings, recycled wood pellets, corn cob bedding, or my favorite: Yesterday's News.

I use it for my rats. It is extremely good at absorbing odors and moisture. It is the best value when you get it from the cat litter section in the bigger bags, rather than where it is packaged smaller in the different pet care small animal sections. It is non-toxic, comes unscented, plus you are using a recycled product. It does sometimes have a little dust (aspen is a bit dusty too), but that usually settles out pretty quickly. It works so well that you do not need any kind of deodorizer as long as the dirty litter is changed regularly from soiling.

2007-01-22 10:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by luv_my_rats 5 · 0 0

Pine shavings is fine!! I have used pine shavings in my rabbits' drop pans for over ten year without problems. As well as many other breeders. Pine is not however recommended for use if the rabbit comes directly in contact with it. This can cause eye problems, but not respiratory problems. Avoid cedar, the smell of cedar can cause respiratory problems in rabbits.

Yes, put the litter box in the cage...in the corner that the rabbit has designated as his potty area. Do not use pine shavings in the litter pan. Use plain clay kitty litter or other wood pellet litter, something best for absorbtion, oder control and not harmful to the rabbit when coming to contact with it.

2007-01-22 12:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Lotsa Lops 3 · 0 0

For bedding get some shavings from a feed store and or you can even get some at Wal-Mart in pet supplies, I use the cedar shaving. They also make boxes to put in your rabbits cage. If you keep it in the house and it uses a litter box as a restroom, you can put a bedding box where it usually sleeps or hidesout. A litter box is not needed in the cage. if the cage is inside I would place a large litter box underneath it with cat litter in it.

2007-01-22 09:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Its feasible. We had French Lops mixed with dwarfs. My dwarf dollar mated with my mom's purebred French Lop. you would no longer take care of to inform. both breeds are small. lookup Netherland Dwarfs on line. they have distinct markings. If the rabbit has the rex fur and the Netherland markings, i'd say its probably a blend between both. once a rabbit it executed incorrect, it ought to carry an finished life grudge.

2016-10-15 23:06:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Absolutely NOT. do not use pine or cedar as bedding or litter, it will hurt your bunny. See http://members.aol.com/bunrabtoo/cedar.html
We keep it simple with our bunnies - we line their litter boxes with plain newspaper and top with hay (we use timothy, broome, orchard grass) and that encourages them to use the litter box and eat hay.
We don't keep our bunnies in a cage. We use a dog exercise pen so they have more space and they have the litter box, nest box, towel to lay on, toys, and food & water bowls. And our bonded pair live in a good size room that has been bunny proofed.....and they have two litter boxes and plenty of space!

2007-01-22 13:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by Martha G 5 · 0 0

rabbits r fun 2 play with but wit that question u just ask of cours ur rabbit will feel right at home lots of water and lots of food.

2007-01-22 09:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by robin b 1 · 0 0

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