Hay mat

[sharonb1515]

I have a wire bottom cage for my holland lop...I have a litter pan on one end and a hay mat on the other end for her. She keeps going to the bathroom on the hay mat and it gets smushed in..I usually will flip it and then she messes that side...I am going to be going through hay mats like crazy at this rate...Any suggestions?

 

[mdith4him]

Maybe try a piece of flat wood? It's just so that she has a resting place for her feet, right? You could also cover a thick piece of cardboard or stick-on tile with fabric (old sheets, fleece, etc.) and place that on the wire.

 

[Blue eyes]

I'd suggest moving the litterbox to where she is going. I'd also remove the urine-smelling mat. If she smells that on there, then she'll probably pee on it no matter where you put it. Maybe try cardboard in the meantime, which should be easier/cheaper to replace if needed.

 

[bethepoet]

I would say cover up the wire. She may be going on the mat because she doesn't want to travel to the other side and hurt her feet in the process. Cover the base with some cardboard/wood/carpet etc and thoroughly wash the soiled mat and she should go back to her normal toilet.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

We use cardboard, wooden board, and carpet remnants. All are easily replaced if they aren't cleanable. Almost forget floor tiles.

 

[sharonb1515]

She does not pee on the mat at all. Just pellets.. She seems to pee in the litter box but does not drop the pellets there.

 

[Imbrium]

where are you feeding her? if she's sitting on the mat while munching on hay or pellets or something, that would explain her leaving pellets there - they like to eat and poop in the same spot.

also, how old is she and is she spayed? young and/or unfixed bunnies don't tend to be as pristine in their litter box habits - mine are 16-17 weeks (and won't be spayed until next month) and only pee in the litter box but will leave poops in other locations.

 

[sharonb1515]

She is only 14 weeks old and not fixed yet...I have heard after they get fixed they maintain much better hygeine. She eats on the other end of the cage.

 

[ldoerr]

Beauty was perfect with her litter box habbits before her spay. After her spay she is less than 50% with the litter box. It has been over 2 weeks even. I was disapointed.

Good luck with her.