How to bunny proof cat litterbox

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 6sd replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 6 years, 1 month ago by Azerane.

Viewing 6 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 10/01/2018 at 11:38 PM
  Hazelbuny
  Participant
  15 posts
  I caught my bunny Hazel eating out of the cat litterbox! I use world’s best cat litter for my 2 cats and they have a covered litterbox with a little flap door but Hazel managed to get in. The litter is corn based so maybe that is why she is eating it. I am worried because it is clumping litter and it will clump in her stomach. She isn’t showing any symptoms of being sick but I will take her to the vet in the morning. Is there a way to block her from getting to the litterbox but still allow the cats to get to it?
- 10/02/2018 at 5:28 AM
  bear_the_bunny
  Participant
  67 posts
  Maybe you could sort of train her that that is not where she should go? Also, is there anywhere at all where she can’t go in your house that your cats can?
- 10/02/2018 at 8:27 AM
  Wick & Fable
  Moderator
  5813 posts
  My initial thought is height. It’d be very unusual if a rabbit felt comfortable jumping up into a flapped door entrance in my opinion. Can you put the litter box on a box or something?
  
  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.
- 10/03/2018 at 7:16 AM
  sarahthegemini
  Participant
  5584 posts
  I’ve no idea if this is a ‘thing’ but you know how they have cat flaps that only open when the cat is wearing a special collar (so that other neighbourhood cats can’t get in) I wonder if the same sort of thing for a litter box is a feasible option?
- 10/03/2018 at 8:22 AM
  Azerane
  Moderator
  4689 posts
  Perhaps put a fence around the litter box, or have it on a raised surface as suggested. If the fence has a table or something right next to it the cats can easily jump in and out but would be harder for bun bun. I suppose the other alternative is to change the cat litter to something that is bunny safe such as wood pellets.
- 10/03/2018 at 11:42 AM
  Hazelbuny
  Participant
  15 posts
  The vet said there is no blockage so she probably did not eat a lot of litter. She is getting critical care, hay, and water to flush out any more litter. I was able to fit a table in the tiny bathroom and put the litter box on top of it. Not ideal but it seems to work.
- 10/03/2018 at 5:49 PM
  Azerane
  Moderator
  4689 posts
  That’s great to hear. Hopefully Hazel doesn’t figure out how to get in there now you’ve modified it.
Author

Messages

Viewing 6 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.