A printable log for tracking your rabbit's droppings, cecotropes, and litter habits
A clean box every day makes changes easy to spot. Note output and anything out of the ordinary.
| Date | Droppings (normal / few / small) | Cecotropes seen? | Soft stool / diarrhea? | Accidents outside box? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rabbit urine ranges from pale yellow to deep orange or red from plant pigments, which is usually normal. True blood, gritty sludge, or straining is not. Note what you see.
| Date | Color | Amount (normal / a lot / very little) | Straining or signs of pain? |
|---|---|---|---|
Cecotropes are the soft, clustered, grape-like droppings a rabbit normally eats directly from the bottom. Seeing many left uneaten can mean the diet is too rich or the rabbit cannot reach to groom.
| Normal | Call Your Vet |
|---|---|
| Many round, dry, even droppings daily | Few, tiny, or no droppings (GI stasis risk) |
| Cecotropes eaten directly, rarely seen | Cecotropes smeared or left uneaten regularly |
| Yellow to orange or red-tinged urine | Gritty, sludgy, or truly bloody urine |
| Reliable use of the litter box | Sudden accidents, straining, or wet bottom |
Diet changes, new litter, or patterns to mention to your vet.
A sudden drop in dropping size or number is one of the earliest signs of GI stasis. If your rabbit stops pooping and eating for 12 or more hours, contact your exotic vet right away.