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Why is my rabbit chewing on everything and eating things he shouldn't?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered

My rabbit is chewing up things like chewing on his cage or ripping his news paper up how do I stop this she is also eating every thing

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on August 28th, 2017

Chewing is a natural and essential behavior for rabbits to keep their constantly growing teeth worn down. Ensure he has permanent access to good quality fresh hay and also rabbit safe chewing blocks such as timber from apple trees or commercial chew toys etc, a feed ball which drops pellets as he rolls it can be very helpful. Ensure he hs daily exercise for mental and physical stimulation

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