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- 07/05/2009 at 5:18 PM
  NickiM
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  So i recently just switched to using timothy hay instead of litter. Would this bother the bun?
- 07/05/2009 at 6:06 PM
  RabbitPam
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  While it can be helpful to put some hay in the litter box, I wouldn’t actually recommend it.
  It doesn’t have the absorbancy and odor control of litter, and it can be a bit difficult to keep the fresh hay from the soiled.
  You may have some trouble with it.
- 07/05/2009 at 6:37 PM
  redenvelope
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  I agree. Maybe try a few layers of newspaper, as long as the ink isn’t harmful (some newspapers use ink that’s bun friendly), then add hay on the side. Everyone likes a snack.
- 07/07/2009 at 7:46 AM
  bunnycutie
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  i use a small layer of kitty litter(for odor absorbency), sprinkle baking soda over it, and add a thin layer of hay on top. this works really well with my bun. all the odors are absorbed and he gets to snack on hay.
- 07/07/2009 at 7:59 AM
  KatnipCrzy
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  If you use kitty litter you should be very careful to make sure your bunny is not ingesting any- especially stay away from the clumping kitty litter as it can cause GI blockage. Also I would caution against the use of baking soda- bunnies have very furry feet and are likely to end up ingesting some baking soda when they groom- and they don’t need the extra sodium, etc that is in baking soda.
- 07/07/2009 at 8:56 AM
  bunnycutie
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  he never eats kitty litter! i would never clumping because i know the dangers. he doesn’t step on the baking soda-its completely covered up with hay.
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