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My unspayed rabbit has red stains in her litter box. Is she okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 2.5 lbs

hi I have just cleaned my rabbits litter box and found red stains in the sawdust at the bottom, she is eating and drinking as usual seems to be ok in herself, she is not spade

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 22nd, 2017

Red color could come from the urine but it could also come from the reproductive system. unspayed rabbit can develop uterine cancer and bleeding is not uncommon. you probably need to take her to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked.

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