You can train a rabbit to use the litter box in the same way as a cat. Rabbits are not stupid, but rather stubborn creatures, so the process of taming to the tray and keeping the cage or room clean can take a couple of days or a couple of months.
It is necessary
- Tray
- Rabbit Tray Trainer Spray
- Tray filler
Instructions
Step 1
It is better to train a decorative rabbit to a tray from childhood. When buying a rabbit from a breeder, pay attention to which tray the rabbits have in the cage: it is advisable to purchase the same one - it will be easier for the rabbit to understand and compare the new tray with the place for the toilet.
Baby rabbits who have never seen a litter box in their life should be toilet trained gradually. For starters, take a closer look at the cage and find the place where the rabbit empties most often. This is where the tray needs to be. The litter in the tray can be used with regular cat or even sawdust, but without the harsh pine smell. It is imperative to clean the tray daily - despite the habit of scattering "peas" all over the cage, the rabbit will not empty into a dirty tray.
Step 2
The puddles and feces left by the rabbit must be carefully collected and transferred to the tray - the rabbit will understand where the latrine is and what the tray is intended for. If the furry stubbornly uses another corner of the cage as a toilet, it is easier to move the litter box there. Perhaps this place, in the rabbit's opinion, is more suitable for physiological needs. If necessary, you should use a special spray for training rabbits to the tray.
Step 3
When releasing a pet from the cage into the room, you need to put an additional tray for it - the physiology of rabbits does not allow restraining the urge to defecate, so the tray should be easily accessible. It is impossible to scold and beat a rabbit for having emptied intestines at the wrong time - he will not understand and will only be offended by the owner. And the rabbit can show its resentment by demonstrative disobedience.
Step 4
As a rule, almost any rabbit and at any age can be trained to the tray - you just need patience and observation. However, there are especially persistent individuals who categorically do not recognize a separate toilet. In this case, it is worth trying to change the tray or temporarily remove it, replacing it with pieces of soft cloth. A rabbit accustomed to a litter box delivers a minimum of hassle and behaves roughly while walking around the rooms. Therefore, training a rabbit to the tray, despite all the specific features of this process, is fully justified.
