There really shouldn’t be a lot of odor or pee staining with any litter if you clean the litter box regularly. How often do you clean it? Is it possible he has a medical issue and is urinating on himself?

I use pine pellets with a layer of hay on top, and dump the whole thing every other day, and there really isn’t any odor to speak of.

Litter box grates are fine to use, just put a layer of fluffy hay on top to make it easier on his feet. Even with the grate, do not use clumping litter. The dust would still be an issue, and even a small amount ingested could cause problems.

I agree with Dana that a rabbit smelling and being dirty is unusual if the rabbit is healthy and the litterbox is being cleaned regularly. I am also curious about your routine and cleaning method.

Also, is he neutered? Unfixed rabbits can leave more fragrant droppings due to oils from marking.

Pour baking soda into a bowl and leave it in the room to absorb the smell in the room, and open the windows. I found that helped getting rid of the stench. I use a pack every 2 months.

I found the grate (plastic) made my bun dirtier (just didn’t work for me) coz she doesn’t eat alot of her cecotropes, so I’d pick them up if I see them in the morning otherwise she will smoosh it and it will get stuck in the grid holes and then on her bum/legs causing matting which she can’t clean. She always had a yellow stained bum/feet since I got her and I had to give her a bumbath every 3-4 weeks.

I removed the grate coz it looked like it was hurting her her feet but actually found that removing the grate made her cleaner. Her bum is alot cleaner now, and her feet is just mildy yellow. I haven’t felt the need to have to clean her yet 🙂

I use pine pellets and sprinkle hay on top. I use the uneaten hay every now and then to cover the poop of the day to help mask the smell.
When it was just her, I cleaned the litterbox once every week, now with 2 buns, I clean it every 5 days (even though they use 2 different boxes).

What was the reasoning behind wanting to use clumping litter? Is clumping litter that much cheaper? I find pine pellets quite cheap already? a 15kg (33lbs) bag lasted me 5 months and was $14AUD ($9USD)

I’d make sure there is no underlying health issue first, and then try carefresh paper litter on top of a pee pad. Clean at least every 2 days.. An essential oils plug in in the room won’t hurt either as long as it’s well out of his reach.