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My rabbit had babies. Why isn't she peeing or pooping in her cage?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | 1 year and 2 months old

Why hasnt my rabbit voided after giving birth? She gave birth 32 hours ago and there is no urine or bowel in cage

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Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 9th, 2017

I am happy that you are paying close attention to your rabbit and her babies. It's likely that she is being super clean and actually eating the feces and cleaning away any urine from her nest as soon as its produced to keep her babies clean as well. Make sure she has plenty of food, hay and clean water. Rabbits prefer to raise their kittens without being disturbed so try not to handle her too much.
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