Are Paper Towels Safe for Rabbits?<\/a> are two great articles to read if you are considering these options…they may be more dangerous than you initially thought!<\/p>\n\n\n\nSafe bedding and liner options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPhonebook pages<\/strong>\u2014 Once again, test any paper with printed words on it to verify that the ink is nontoxic. Most phonebooks are printed with soy ink, but check just to make sure.<\/li>Plain shredded paper<\/strong>\u2014 Using regular printer paper is less eco-friendly, but it erases the toxic ink problem altogether.<\/li>Fleece blankets<\/strong>\u2014 Washable and reusable, fleece blankets are super soft and a beloved option for rabbits.<\/li>Pillowcases<\/strong>\u2014 If you prefer a thinner material, this is a good option. Pillowcases can be stuffed with a foam pad for extra comfort.<\/li>Towels<\/strong>— Old, clean towels are also washable and safe to chew on.<\/li>Aspen Wood chips<\/strong>— a pricier option, but its softness, absorbency, and dust-free nature make it the perfect bedding.<\/li>Timothy Hay<\/strong>\u2014Hay should always be available for your rabbits to chew on in high quantities, and it can also make cozy bedding.<\/li>Alfalfa<\/strong>\u2014 A great mix-in bedding and chewing option.<\/li>Hemp bedding<\/strong>\u2014less cozy to bunnies, but is cheaper than its aspen or pelleted counterparts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nTypes of Bedding to Avoid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Not all bedding and liners are safe for rabbits, even if they proclaim to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Un-pelleted straw<\/strong>\u2014 This type of straw is rough, poky, and hard on rabbit feet.<\/li>Cat litter<\/strong>\u2014 Made specifically for cats and is too dusty and chemical-laden for rabbits. Not the best option. <\/li>Corn husks<\/strong>\u2014 Dried corn husks aren\u2019t comfortable, and you run the risk of lingering moisture becoming a hotbed for mold and germs. They are also stringy and could get stuck in your rabbit\u2019s teeth if chewed on.<\/li>Cedar chips<\/strong>\u2014 The aromatic nature that accompanies these types of chips comes from the dangerous chemicals natural with this wood type. These chemicals are not safe for rabbits. <\/li>Pine chips<\/strong>\u2014 Similar to cedar, aromatic pine carries dangerous chemicals and is to be avoided. Some debate that kiln-dried pine is okay, but it\u2019s better to avoid it altogether. <\/li>Sawdust<\/strong>\u2014 Messy and dusty, sawdust can cause irritation in the eyes and noses of rabbits. <\/li>Cardboard<\/strong>\u2014 Cardboard is tempting for rabbits to chew on, and ingesting too much of it can cause intestinal blockage, which can be fatal to rabbits. <\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Providing rabbits with soft bedding to lie on, dig, and nest in will make them feel safe and at home. However, for thrifty pet owners, cutting costs for your rabbit<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":1363,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1235"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1235"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3039,"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1235\/revisions\/3039"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}