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A shallow box or tray that is low enough to the floor to allow your hedgehog to climb in with little or no effort is required. Something that is approximately 12X12 inches wide and 2 or 3 inches high is ideal. Fill this with a quality non-clumping cat litter and clean and maintain it just like you would for a house cat.
The first rule to remember when training a hedgehog to do anything is that they are highly trainable if the want to be. This is hardly surprising considering the intelligence and complex range of emotions and personalities that are displayed in these creatures. In other words, if they want to be trained to use a litter box, they will use it, but no amount of training will convince some of the less than "civilized" hedgehogs out there!
Just because your pet refuses to use a box at first doesn't necessarily mean that he fits into this category, however. Some hedgehogs catch on rather quickly, while others take more time. So, remember to always be patient. There just are not any hard and fast rules when it comes to hedgehog training.
At first, it may be a good idea to confine your pet to the bathroom or similar room, preferably where the litter box will be permanently situated. If he makes a mistake, place this in his box and show him where it is. There is no need to discipline your hedgehog and even if you do, it will likely have a negative, rather than positive effect.
This is usually sufficient but not always. If he continues to miss the box but is, instead, doing his business in another location, move the box to that spot until he is trained to use it.
In most cases, hedgehogs can be house-trained in less time than it takes for a kitten or puppy. Most will even want to use the litter box naturally, but even if they don't, they can (in most cases) be completely house-broken in 2 to 3 days.
After he has been using the litter box regularly for a few days it will be safe to allow him free access to the rest of the home. He will return to his special little bathroom every time he hears nature calling, allowing you to walk about the house, fully confident that you won't be stepping in anything squishy ever again!
What else can I help you with?
Can a rabbit be trained to use a litter box?
Yes, rabbits can be trained to use a litter box. With patience and consistency, rabbits can learn to use a litter box just like cats.
Can kittens be trained to use a litter box?
Yes, kittens can be trained to use a litter box.
Can a bunny be trained?
Yes, they can be litter box trained and they can be trained to do tricks.
Can bunnies use cat litter for their litter box?
No, bunnies should not use cat litter for their litter box as it can be harmful if ingested. It is recommended to use a litter specifically designed for rabbits.
Can small dogs be litter box trained?
Yes
Can a puppy get trained to use a litter box?
Yes
Why do rabbits throw their litter box then pee where it was?
Because they hate you
Where do rabbits defecate?
Rabbits general tend to poop to mark territory or while they eat. House rabbits are easily litter trained to keep their messes to a minimum.
How do you train a rabbit to go to the toilet?
Rabbits can be trained to use a litter box like cats, and you can use the same kind of litter box for both animals but you can't use the same kind of litter material. Cats use clay litters, and sometimes wheat litters, but these are both dangerous for rabbits. Rabbits must use a safe litter material like Carefresh, Yesterday's News, Boxo, etc. Many rabbits litter train easily: just give them a litter box and they will use it. Putting hay in the litter box encourages them to use it. Putting the litter box in an area where they already go to the toilet will also encourage them to use it. If your rabbit doesn't take to the litter box that easily, read the information on the website linked below for more ideas. If your rabbit is dribbling urine all over the place, that's a sign of illness and the rabbit should see a vet. See the related questions/links below for more information.
Can rabbits be housebroken?
Yes, rabbits can be housebroken through consistent training and providing a suitable litter box.
How do you retrain a rabbit to use litter box?
Rabbits can be taught, re-taught to use a litter box, rabbits normally use one corner of their hutch/cage to poo in, if you get a litter box, and put some saw dust ectra in it, then get plenty of the rabbits poo and put it in the litter tray in the corner that the rabbit poos in, the rabbit should start to use the litter box and after a few weeks of the rabbit using the tray you should be able to move the litter tray to where you want and the rabbit will continue to use it.
Is there anything that can neutralise the smell of rabbits urine?
using the rabbit pellets in the rabbit's litter box NOT pine bedding and by cleaning out the litter box frequently (about 2-3 days but it may differ for different rabbits)
