How can you build a small rabbit box?

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Sparkles S

I just got a little dwarf rabbit today from the shelter and i have him in a huge dog crate. I wanted to build him a little wooden box, but my fear is that he will chew away the wood and could get down to the nails. How can i keep the wood pieces together so that he wont get sick? Thank you!!!

Answer
You can just use a cardboard box instead. It's ok if he chews on it. You can just replace it when it gets too chewed up. Just be sure to use plain cardboard (not shiny or colored).

You can see my rabbits enjoying their cardboard box here:
http://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/photo-gallery.html

You could also use a seagrass or willow hut, but they will cost a bit more. I like using the cardboard boxes because they are free. (or, if you don't have one, walmart sells packing boxes and you could get one for about $1).

How do I stop my dog from chewing his crate?

Kitty

I have an akita who has separation anxiety. We had a wire crate for him but he destroyed it and kept getting out. Next we built him a thick-wooden crate. He chews at it about half the time he is left in it and has managed to somehow get it worn down enough where he squeezed out. We nailed more wood so that he can't get out again but he will chew through it eventually. My question is, is there anything I can so to stop this? Mind you leaving him chew-toys in there does not work. He wont even eat food that I put in there until I am home. He HAS to be in his crate when no one is here because if he is not he gets into trouble. I also can't muzzle him because in order to get him into the crate we give him food (which he eats til we are gone)
I'm worried he is going to hurt himself.
- He only chews on his crate when no one is home (as this is the only time he is locked in there)
- I can't afford to spend 400+ dollars on a crate

I'll try bitter apple but I don't know if it'll work. Any other suggestions?

Answer
Purchase an aluminum dog box. He won't be able to chew & destroy this kind of crate.
Here is one example.
http://www.gundogsupply.com/great-day-road-dog-kennel.html?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&cvsfa=2266&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=47524541542d4441592d524f41442d444f472d4b454e4e454c&utm_content=pla&gclid=CNSu8_jxzrcCFUdk7Aod0g4ADw

I saw some aluminum dog boxes on ebay for under $200.

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