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My rabbit won't potty train. How can I get her to use the litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 11.02 lbs

it is imposible to potty train my rabbit, when she has to poo she poo's onto the straw or floor, but when i know she has to poo, i put her onto the toilet and she runs away

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Answered By Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM

Veterinarian, Board-certified avian specialist

Published on January 22nd, 2018

Hi and thank you for your question, It is difficult to potty train a rabbit. All you can do is collect all the poops and place them in her litter box and try to eliminate the smell from all other locations. Some bunnies get it with time, while others don't. Good luck :)

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