Is it OK for a rabbit to eat cardboard?

As long as the cardboard has no coating or ink, it's non-toxic and safe for rabbits to chew on. However, even plain cardboard can be bad for rabbits' digestion if they consume too much. Excessive amounts of cardboard can cause intestinal blockages.
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Is all cardboard safe for rabbits?

Yes, rabbits can safely eat and chew on plain cardboard but not cardboard with printed images or any type of ink on them. Chewing on plain cardboard promotes healthy teeth and provides mental stimulation for the rabbit which is good a thing.
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Do rabbits like to eat cardboard?

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Yes, but be careful with the amount of cardboard that they eat. Probably the reason why pet rabbits love to eat cardboard is that it packs on cellulose, which is a significant component of leaves and vegetables that they eat.
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What happens if a rabbit eats too much cardboard?

It is okay for a rabbit to eat cardboard. You don't want the cardboard to be a main source of food, of course, but ingesting cardboard in small amounts is not harmful to your rabbit. Cardboard is actually great for your rabbit to chew on to wear down their teeth. It's normal for them to eat a little while chewing.
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Can bunnies chew on toilet paper rolls?

Yes! One of the safest toys that your active rabbit can have is an empty toilet paper roll. You can stuff the toilet paper roll with hay to make your bunny even happier. This will definitely keep your pet happy and busy for hours while eating and chewing on the cardboard tube.
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What can I give my bunny to chew on?

Items that are safe for rabbits to chew on:
  • hay!
  • apple, willow, aspen branches.
  • pine firewood.
  • cotton towels.
  • untreated fresh pine lumber attached to cage so it doesn't move–piece of molding, 1″x2″s, or 2″x4″s.
  • basket with hay in it–let the bun chew the basket as well as the hay.
  • compressed alfalfa cubes.
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Can rabbits have boxes?

Cardboard boxes with 2 holes cut in them are useful as a bolt hole for the rabbits to feel safe. Obviously as rabbit owners, if you see your rabbits eating a lot of the cardboard, rather than just enjoying destroying it, then remove any cardboard items, and consider seeking veterinary advice.
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How do I stop my rabbit being bored?

How to prevent bunny boredom
  1. Keep them on their paws. Give a few toys to your rabbits and store some of them away. Swap the toys over after a week or two. ...
  2. Rabbits were born to dig. A planter filled with potting compost will save your grass from becoming full of holes!
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Do rabbits watch TV?

Just like us, rabbits can get bored quite easily so need lots of stimulation and changes to their environment. And also just like us, they like to watch TV! It's thought they're attracted to the moving images on the screen but don't let your bunny get square eyes, they need exercise too – just like us.
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Do rabbits like mirrors?

Rabbits do not recognize their own reflections. When your rabbit sees a mirror, she will believe it's another rabbit. According to Animal Welfare, most single rabbits take pleasure from mirrors.
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How do you know if your rabbit is sad?

The signs of an unhappy rabbit
  1. Chewing cage bars, if they're kept in a hutch.
  2. Pulling at their fur and over-grooming - or not grooming at all.
  3. A change in feeding or toilet habits.
  4. Drinking a lot more.
  5. Repeated circling or pacing up and down.
  6. Biting and destructive behaviours.
  7. A lack of energy and curiosity.
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Do rabbits eat their poop?

Bunnies actually make two different kinds of droppings: little black round ones and softer black ones known as cecotropes that are eaten. This process is known as coprophagy, and functions the same as cows chewing their cud.
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How do you read a bunny language?

Rabbit ears that are straight up mean that the rabbit is curious or alert and rabbit ears that are not straight up, not tense and back usually indicate that the rabbit is relaxed or content. Chinning: Rabbits have scent glands under their chin, similar to a cat's scent glands on their cheeks.
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Can I take my rabbit for a walk?

You can also purchase a harness (or walking jacket) and a leash to “walk” your bunny. Basically, “walking” a rabbit means you follow your bun wherever he/she hops. Your rabbit may not like wearing the harness, however, and may try very hard to remove it.
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Can I give my bunny a stuffed animal?

Yes, because rabbits love playing with stuffed toys.
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How do you entertain a rabbit?

Unwanted Cardboard boxes and newspaper always make fun toys. Cut rabbit sized holes in two sides of a large cardboard box, then at the bottom fill with scrunched up newspaper, hay or anything rummage-worthy. Your rabbit can burrow through, searching for perhaps a few treats amongst it all. A rabbit-style lucky dip!
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Are towels safe for rabbits?

Blankets and towels are great additions to a rabbit's home. Just avoid old, threadbare blankets with holes as paws can be trapped. Ensure your pet is not swallowing large amounts of fabric.
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How do rabbits say thank you?

If you spend the time to pet them and give them a nice massage, your rabbit will thank you by licking your hand or your leg.
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Why does my bunny spray pee on me?

Marking objects or urine spraying is a normal territorial instinct that many domestic and wild rabbits display. Unfortunately, pet rabbits that spray urine create a problem for their owners. Those who own rabbits that spray are constantly faced with how inconvenient and costly this behavior can become.
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What color do rabbits see?

Evidently, they can discriminate between the wavelengths we call "green" and "blue." Although rabbits may not perceive green and blue the way we do, they *can* tell them apart. This means they have limited color vision, probably conferred by two different categories of cone cells (blue and green).
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Do rabbits fart?

However, rabbits usually have a low-fiber diet, which is high in carbohydrates. This can lead to a gas build-up (Known as GI stasis). So, rabbits do not only fart – but they have to do it in order to avoid a gas build-up, which can be deadly to them if not treated on time.
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Do rabbits have periods?

Rabbits do not menstruate. If unspayed females start passing blood, they can bleed to death within a few days. Blood in the urine can also be a sign of bladder stones.
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Do bunnies cry?

Rabbits cry when they are in pain, scared, or about to die. Also, baby rabbits (kits) cry when they are starving. Even though rabbits make crying noises, they don't produce any tears. If your rabbit's eyes are wet or weeping, she may have a dental disease, allergies, or an infection.
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Do rabbits smile?

A happy bunny loves and looks forward to eating. There is nothing cuter than seeing your furry friend eat. When your bunny eats, it almost looks like they have a smile while eating. If your bunny runs off with his/her food, it means they are so happy and excited that they can't contain themselves.
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