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My rabbit stopped using her litter box. Is she sick or stressed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 5 lbs

Hello! I'm petsitting a 2 year old rabbit right now who has stopped using her litter box and started peeing/pooping in the corner of the room. Is this a health concern? The owner won't be home for 2 weeks and I'm trying to determine if this warrants a visit to the vet. Thanks!

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 12th, 2016

Any change in behavior may be due to illness or injury. It may also be due to the stress of not having her owner around. Place an additional litter box in that corner. Pellets can be picked up and put in the box to remind Anne where she should be eliminating. Monitor her. If she stops eating or drinking, have her seen by her veterinarian right away.

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