Actually EATING litter

[ChocolateBunny]

Baizel has been eating the chopped dried corn cob litter I use in his digging and hay box. Is this safe? How do I get him to stop?

 

[Nancy McClelland]

The only way to get them to stop eating something is to remove it from their environment.

 

[RandomWiktor]

I personally would be worried about a rabbit eating that stuff. It is notorious for getting moldy, and I would also be concerned about an impaction risk. I would use a different litter. A lot of folks on here use woodstove pellets/wooden pellets, I believe.

 

[featpete]

I would recommend changing to a recycled paper litter immediately if your rabbit is eating the corn cob litter. I hear that it can be really bad for them over the long run, but I'm sure just a bit isn't too harmful.

Good luck!

 

[naturestee]

Switch litter immediately. This is why corn cob litter usually is not recommended for rabbits. There are several products made out of recycled paper, although I personally prefer kiln-dried wood pellets. The kiln-drying removes the harmful natural chemicals that make pine and cedar shavings unhealthy.

It is possible for a rabbit to get an intestinal blockage from eating indigestible stuff like corn cob litter, same as with eating carpet, etc.

 

[ChocolateBunny]

Thanks, will do!

 

[tonyshuman]

You also might consider a litterbox with a metal grate over the litter so she can't get at it.