Raising a Bunny Without a Smelly Cage

Rabbits are clean animals because they are avid groomers that like to keep themselves and their surroundings clean. However, accumulated rabbit droppings and rabbit urine can have a prominent scent. Proper rabbit care helps to avoid this strong, unpleasant smell. Just like humans, rabbits need a designated place to relieve themselves. This appointed toilet needs to be cleaned frequently so your rabbit continues using it and doesn't decide to relieve itself elsewhere.

Things You'll Need

  • Litter box
  • Newspaper
  • Hay
  • Sawdust pellets
  • White vinegar
  • Scrubbing brush
  • Towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Spay or neuter your rabbit. Rabbits that are not spayed or neutered are harder to potty train and are more prone to spray urine all over their cage to mark their territory.

    • 2

      Place a litter box in your rabbit's cage so the litter box can be used as a toilet, instead of the cage itself. Use a litter box large enough so your rabbit can lay down in it. Cover the bottom of the litter box pan with newspaper and place a bed of hay over the newspaper. Use sawdust pellets as an alternative to hay.

    • 3

      Clean your rabbit's litter box at least every other day. Discard the soiled newspaper and hay. Spray white vinegar on the litter box pan and scrub it with a scrub brush. Rinse the pan with warm water to get rid of the vinegar. Dry the pan with a towel and place clean newspaper and hay in it.