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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Bunny supplies?

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    • BaileyBunny
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        I’m going to petsmart and I need to know what to get. 

        Im still trying to litter train him, and I was told to not put bedding in his cage, only in the litter box? 

        Will that cause sore hocks? It’s a plastic bottomed cage with wire sides. And I don’t want him to be pee covered if he goes in his cage.. 

        Also, toys? I’m getting basic things like pellets, hay, etc. 

        for the litter- I’ve been using his bedding. Aspen shavings? What should I be using..?

        and general tips are great, thanks!


      • Beka27
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          Aspen litter is fine. Your other options are Carefresh, Feline Pine, and Yesterday’s News. If you want cheaper litter, look at other stores (Feed store/Tractor Supply/Lowe’s/Home Depot) and get horse stall bedding or wood stove pellets.

          I wouldn’t get any toys at the pet store. Most of what they have there is either not safe for rabbits or not enticing, therefore a waste of money. Online stores will be your best bet for things such as willow and natural wood chew toys, as well as grass balls/mats. You don’t want any of those dyed wood toys, nothing with bells or nuts inside, and definitely nothing with any type of honey or seeds.

          If he’s not litter trained yet, it’s likely he may have a few accidents in the cage bottom, but that’s life. Quickest way to get him trained is to remove the bedding material and only have litter in the litterbox. It’s too confusing otherwise. You’ll just have to be on your toes and clean up any pee accidents ASAP. If he steps in pee, wipe his paw dry (if he lets you) and he’ll groom himself.

          A plastic bottom cage won’t typically cause sore hocks as long as he’s allowed access to other surfaces during play time. If his litter habits improve, you might be able to provide a blanket or pet bed, but at this stage, he’d probably just pee on it.


        • DUSTBUNNY-CLYDE
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            best advice given to me when I got the boys in dec. was a shop-vac and a spray bottle with half vinegar and half water for easy clean up!! vinegar works great for cage, litter box, toys, floor, walls!! A case of paper towels!! I started out with pine shavings and then carefresh litter in litter boxes. way to messy!!! I switched to pine pellets and put newpaper on top. that way you can just pull out the dirty newspaper a few times a day. they love the willow chewy sticks, oxbow makes great alfalfa based treats that you can give sparingly. they also like the toys that have a bell!!!


          • BinkyBunny
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              This page on our site may help you https://binkybunny.com/BUNNYINFO…fault.aspx

              It’s meant to prepare people for the cost of having a bunny, but it is also a breakdown of all the things you may need, and tips about what litter to avoid etc.   It also provides some money saving tips too — look for the Bargain Tips in green. 

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