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Why do my rabbits chew cardboard, and is it safe for them to play?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | 1 month and 19 days old

Hello. I recently received 2 9 week year old rabbits. I would like to know if it's safe to give them cardboard tubest to play with. And i have often seen them chew on thier cardboard floor and i would like to know why.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 20th, 2017

They can chew on cardboard as long as they don't ingested large quantities. Offer rabbit safe wooden chew toys as well. Their teeth are constantly growing, so they need to chew to keep them at an appropriate length.

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