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dwarf lop rabbit

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Question
QUESTION: my rabbit has the run of the garden and is very happy, however when she goes back in her cage she will not go the toilet.  i am worried as if she's not out in the garden again for a couple of days there are no sign of any rabbit droppings or wet in her cage??  can this harm her?  thanks
ANSWER: hi hayley i dont think 2 days is anything to worry about but i would assume she still wees in the cage.
dave.

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QUESTION: yes she does, but have noticed that she now is very loose and has only used the garden today.  can you give me any tips to get her using the cage again.  we will be on holiday later in the year and the person looking after her will not be able to let her out and am worried that she could become ill?  many thanks.

Answer
hi it sounds as though she eats greenery in the garden and this is making her loose.
personally i would not have her in the house but in a large proper rabbit cage situated outdoors -i know this is not what you want but she would be just as happy in her own home.
dave.