Litter question

[Waarmwaterdiver]

I’m sure this has been asked many times but the search feature is disabled.

I created litter boxes for Mr. Rabbit such that he is about 4-5 inches off the litter bed and has no access to it. He is unable to dig in it, eat it, or scatter it. I clean the litter box outside and fill it with new litter outside such that no dust or anything is inhaled for making a mess inside.
My questions is, is cat litter and/or clumping litter really unsafe if the bunny has no contact with it in any way? I’ve done a lot of research and everything says that litters are unsafe if bunny ingests, digs, or inhales litter particles but in my case Mr. Rabbit would be completely blocked off from that.
I have a kitty who’s litter box lives outside and has walnut shell litter in it which I love. Mr. Rabbit does not go near it and I monitor him closely when he’s on the patio.
I’d really like to use it in his box as keeps down the odors and mess but of course I do not want to cause him any harm.

[DanaNM]

Clumping litter has a lot of dust, so even if he isn’t able to touch it, he would still be in contact with the dust on some level…

Have you tried compressed pine pellets? I find they work really well for odors, are very economical, and are very safe.

. . . 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.  

[Bunny House]

Hi, I personally would not use kitty litter because even if they aren’t directly in contact with it, they are extremely sensitive and I wouldn’t want to risk anything happening because of it. We use pine pellets and it really covers up the smell. A 10 pound and a 3 pound bunny share the same litter box and there is no smell in the room unless you stick your face in the litter haha.

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