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11 Mar 2015
Cleaning Your Rabbits’ Living Areas
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Pet Cages | Rabbits | Pet Care
How Often Should You Clean Your Rabbits’ Home?

As with many pets that live in an enclosed area, your rabbits need a visit from housekeeping about once a week. This includes a thorough clean using a pet-safe sanitiser. Typically, you will need to restrict your pets’ movements in one area or another during this time so you can get to every nook and cranny during your cleaning process.



However, you can’t neglect daily chores. Your rabbits need a basic tidy every day. This includes cleaning out any soiled shavings or bedding (as these can lead to the spread of disease). You must also clear out any uneaten food during this time. Cleaning water and food bowls is important on a daily basis and should be done before refilling them.

What Else Do You Need to Know?

When cleaning your rabbits’ living areas, always check for signs of damp or standing water. These conditions make it easy for fleas, ticks and mosquitoes to breed. While these insects are often just a nuisance, they can harbour deadly diseases.

Check all the wire fences and wooden frames in your rabbits’ home about every other week – and more often in winter or inclement weather. If you spot anything out of the ordinary, fix it immediately to prevent injury to your pets.

In addition a good weekly clean, you’ll need to do an intense clean once a month. This includes emptying out everything in the hutch and run areas (while your rabbits are contained elsewhere). You’ll need to scrub the housing clean and wait for it to dry before allowing your rabbits to get back into their home.

Top Tips:
  • Cleaning your rabbits’ living areas is an important part of being a pet owner and as this is one way to prevent disease.
  • There are a few cleaning tasks that you need to tackle every day. This includes removing any soiled bedding and cleaning food and water bowls before refilling them.
  • A weekly clean should be a more intense process, using a pet-friendly sanitizer where you need it.
  • Always check for any signs of damage on or around your pets’ home and make repairs as needed.
  • Once a month, make sure that you completely clean and scrub your rabbits’ home – but make sure you don’t let your rabbits back into their home until everything is dry.
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