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Do I somehow train my guinea pigs to use a litter box? And if so, how do I go about litter box training them?

My pigs are 3 years old...

2 years, 3 months ago

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guinea pig are hard to train to use a litter box they just POOP all over the place

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Gender: female

4 months ago

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Hi, I have trained all my piggies to use the litter box. The easiest method I have found is to first, take piggy out, empty the litter into a plastic bag so you can get to it later (the used litter, especially the soiled litter from their usual bathroom spot). Then, give their cage a good, thorough scrubbing with a safe for animals cleanser. Concentrate especially on the corners, or areas where they use the bathroom now, the idea is to eliminate the scent of that area totally, so they aren't tempted to continue to use it. I scrub the cage with baking soda, which is a good odor eliminator, or you can use Nature's Miracle, just rinse both out well. After cage is clean and dry, put your usual litter in. Then, get the litter box, scoop some fresh litter in, BUT, also scoop a bit of the soiled poo and pee litter from their old spot in the little box. You can even place it (the box) in the same corner they used to use. That's it, 9 out of 10 times they will begin using the box immediately. If you let it get too dirty though, they'll stop using it until it's cleaned. It's very much worth it, I've found I need to clean the cage less often. Good luck!

Age: 35-44

Gender: female

1 year, 4 months ago

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Why has my rabbit started sitting in his litter pan?

I have a 2 year old, male, Holland Lop rabbit. He is litter pan trained. The problem is that he has started sitting in his litter pan. I had him neutered about 6 months ago. Would this have anything to do with sitting in his litter pan and how can I get him to stay out of the litter pan unless he is actually using it?

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Gender: female

10 months ago

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He could be eating his cecotropes (little squishy poops) which is perfectly normal for bunnies to do. They have to do this to get the full nutritional value from what they eat, so it's fine. My rabbits also sit in their litterboxes, and it has never been a concern- I keep it clean and use wood pellet litter, so they have never gotten urine burn or sores on their hocks. Also, I put their fresh hay on the other side of their box daily, so they can munch and poop continually. House rabbit society has a great article on the set up of litter boxes for rabbits if you're looking for some good advice. Hope this helps!!

Age: 25-34

Gender: female

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Thank you for your question. We apologize as we recommend contacting your vet or an animal behaviorist for further assistance. cmc

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Gender: female

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How do i train my ratties to use a litter box???

Age: Under 18

Gender: female

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Thank you for your question. Rats will oftentimes have separate spots in their cage that they urinate and defecate in, so two litter boxes may be the best way to go. Watch for those spots, then take a little bit of urine soaked bedding, and place it in the litter box (doing the same with a little bit of their feces). This may help guide them to the box each time. When you notice them using the boxes, plenty of praise and treats will help reinforce this behavior. jpk

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DOGS AND LITTER BOXES FOR CATS

My dog insists on going into the cat box to retrieve whatever is in there. How do I stop this? Do you have anything that would deter him from going in there?

Age: 55-65

Gender: female

6 months ago

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ROSWELL, NM

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Thank youfor your queston. May we suggest either putting up a gate on the door of the room your litter box is in. We do have a litter box that has a flap on the door we have attached the link below:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...

Age: 18-24

Gender: female

6 months ago

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