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My rabbit keeps digging in the litter box. How can I stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old

How do I make my rabbit stop digging in his litter box?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 9th, 2017

Use a litter box that is at least twice as big as your rabbit. Try different litters (Care Fresh, Yesterday's News, Aspen shavings) to see if Freddy has a preference. You can also use a litterbox with an elevated screen that restricts access to the litter. Rabbits are natural diggers, so this may be a difficult issue to resolve. Provide plenty of exercise and enrichment. You may need to make a "dig box" for him to use when needed to keep him from digging in the litter.

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