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11 Mar 2015

Cleaning Your Rabbits’ Living Areas

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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.

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