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Can I litter box train a rabbit? -This is a very popular question when it comes to having a rabbit as a pet. But, how to litter box train a rabbit is the question. Before you begin litter box training your rabbit, you should check a few things about your rabbit first. Below are tips for when you start to litter box train your rabbit.

How to litter box train a rabbit?

To begin litter box train a rabbit, first find out if the rabbit has any medical condition such as a bladder infection which is common for rabbits. You may want to take your rabbit to a veterinarian for a check up before you start litterbox training your rabbit.

Rabbit's age affects litterbox training

The age of your rabbit has a lot to do with how easy or difficult for you to litter box train your rabbit. A baby bunny rabbit, for example, is usually difficult to totally litter box train. A rabbit's bladder control improves as it gets older. You need to be more patient if you are litter box training a baby bunny rabbit.

When rabbits are about 4-6 months old, their hormones are active. Rabbits that are sprayed or neutered are more likely to be litter box trained. They will appear more peaceful, calmer, healthier and even happier.

Decrease the rabbit freedom to litter box train

If your rabbit is free to roam the house, then it will be harder to litter box train your rabbit. By decreasing the space your rabbit can move, you are increasing the chance that the rabbit will go to the litterbox when needed. Have more than one litterbox around such as one inside the rabbit cage and one outside.

Keep the litterbox clean

In general, rabbits are clean and like to keep clean. If the litterbox is filthy, your rabbit will find an alternative place to litter. You should clean the rabbit litter box once at day, not once a week.