Rat Litter

Should you decide to try to litter train your rat or change how you line your cage for cleaning purposes, you'll need to get some specific pet rat accessories to make it happen. Chewy carries a range of the best rat cage accessories for litter training your pet, including litter boxes and the rat litter that goes in them, rat cage liners and bedding, rat cage cleaning supplies and more. Browse our great selection to find the right rat cage accessories for potty training your pet along with everything else you need to keep your cage clean, pleasant and odor-free.

Not all rats will use a litter box, but if you can get your rat to use one, you can reduce how often you'll need to replace bedding and clean the cage. Start by providing a suitable litter box for your rat and "train" him to use it by putting it wherever he usually goes potty. Rats will usually pick a favorite spot and stick to it, so putting a litter box there may be all you need to succeed in teaching him where to go. Rewards in the form of treats may help if you see him use the box or try putting some of his soiled bedding in there to give him a scent signal. Choose a small animal litter pan with high sides or a cover and a low front for easy entry and consider picking a corner litter box to save space. A litter box that mounts to the cage can provide extra stability and avoid messes, too.

Be sure to fill your litter box with a suitable material like paper litter, odorless wood shavings or other small animal litter. The best rat litter will usually be paper or another moisture-absorbing, odor-controlling litter, but some people will use shredded paper as a cheap DIY solution. You can use the same bedding you use to line your cage or pick a pelleted litter for easier waste spotting and scooping. You'll want to choose an absorbent material that makes removing messes easy, so avoid filling the box with things like large wood chips or hay. Rat fleece liners like those used for guinea pigs are not usually a good idea for your litter box, as they aren't great at absorption or odor control, but they can work well as regular bedding for rats.

Litter training your pets can make cleaning your rat cages easier and let you go a little longer between rat bedding changes and deep cleans. Chewy has all the rat supplies you need for potty purposes, cage maintenance, feeding and play. Stock up on essentials like rat food and rat treats, and shop for the cage cleaning supplies you'll need to keep things tidy and hygienic. You'll find all the best rat accessories for litter purposes and more, with great deals on everything and fast shipping right to your door!