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Will using newspaper 4 bedding poison the rabbit bc of the ink2007-11-24 22:20:11Answers:

I've kept angora rabbits for over 15 years & have always used newspaper. The ink is non-toxic, and has never harmed any of my rabbits. You might find though that white rabbits' feet could get discoloured, but it's not a serious problem by any means. Give your rabbits hay as well, so they will chew on it - or they might end up shredding the paper & making a mess.

Rest assured that even if they do chew it and eat it, newspaper will cause them no harm.

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generally, the ink shouldn't hurt the rabbit at all, but i'm going to warn you right now that if you use newspaper as bedding your little bunny will have black feet.

if proper chew toys and food is provided, your rabbit shouldn't eat it. they're usually smarter than that.

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5) Bedding

a) The rabbit pen must include bedding to allow expression of foraging and nest-building behaviors. Bedding also simulates natural habitat as rabbits normally rest in grass and leaves, and it protects the rabbits鈥?feet from bruising and sores. Hay and straw are the preferred bedding. Hay provides roughage which assists the digestive system in operating properly. Materials, such as shredded newspaper, carpet, rugs, towels, mats, etc. that are not safe for a rabbit to ingest are prohibited.

b) Additional straw or hay shall be provided to keep rabbits comfortable in cold weather. Even when bedding is not needed for warmth or to keep them dry, straw or hay shall be provided to rabbits to provide comfortable resting areas.