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- 11/08/2022 at 6:29 AM
  Buttercup Buns
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  When I was changing both of my bunnies’ litter box I noticed something that scared me. I lifted up their litter pan to replace it with a new one, and I saw at least 20 tiny ants crawling around underneath. I didn’t know what to do, because I didn’t want to wound or kill the ants. I’m a nature lover. I don’t know for sure if the ants will leave bacteria on their hay or bite them or something, but they just look like tiny black ants. Though I knew the ants couldn’t stay there, and I needed to clean up the area to it can stay sanitary for my bunnies. So I swept them away with a broom, because I knew that won’t wound them, it’ll just brush them away a little. I’m not sure if they’ll come back, though. What should I do to prevent that?
- 11/08/2022 at 6:45 AM
  DanaNM
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  Ants usually seek out water and food (either protein or sugar). I would look to see where they are coming in and try to address that area. Diatomaceous earth is nontoxic to rabbits, so I usually will sprinkle some around the holes where the ants come in to block them.
  
  Most types of ants won’t harm the rabbits, but could be an annoyance to them.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/08/2022 at 9:52 AM
  Bam
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  Diatomaceous earth and or borax will keep ants at bay, but dont use it directly on the buns or where the buns can get at it. Diatomaceous earth is non toxic to buns, but its not good if inhaled or ingested in significant amounts.
- 11/08/2022 at 11:31 AM
  Buttercup Buns
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  Earlier I checked under the litter box again and instead of ants I saw tiny fleas, the same size as the tiny ants. They’re probably there for the rabbits’ poo, and I tried sweeping them away too without trying to harm them. I heard that cinnamon can be used as an air freshener to keep the flies away, as well as lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, and lemongrass essential oils. Which one of these can I use that won’t harm the rabbits? Thank you for your help.
- 11/08/2022 at 7:40 PM
  LBJ10
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  No essential oils are safe for rabbits. Can you find where the ants are coming in? The simplest solution would be exclusion. Seal up the hole or crack they are crawling through.
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