Small animal litter trays
Small pets can often be litter trained to use a corner of their hutch or cage, and this aisle covers the trays sized and shaped for that — smaller and generally lower than a cat litter tray, with high-sided and splash-proof options for pets that dig or kick litter about.
Choosing a tray shape
A high-sided design, like the Splash-Proof High-Sided Litter Tray or High-Sided Stainless Litter Tray, contains kicked-up litter far better than a shallow tray, which matters for rabbits and guinea pigs that tend to dig before and after using one. An Anti-Splash Pet Litter Tray does a similar job with a raised lip rather than full high sides, which some owners find easier for a smaller pet to climb in and out of.
Stainless steel trays, such as the Stainless Steel Enclosed Litter Tray, resist staining and odour better over time than plastic, and stand up to more frequent scrubbing without scratching and holding onto smell the way an older plastic tray can.
Getting litter training to actually work
Most rabbits and guinea pigs naturally pick one or two corners of their space to toilet in, so the easiest approach is to put the tray where they've already started going rather than where you'd prefer it to be. Moving it too often, or expecting them to relearn a new spot repeatedly, generally slows progress rather than speeding it up.
Leaving a small amount of soiled litter in a clean tray when you first introduce it helps a pet recognise it as the right spot, and cleaning the tray daily — rather than letting it build up — keeps a small pet using it consistently instead of finding somewhere else.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Adjustable Tortoise Harness and Lead
An adjustable harness and lead set sized for tortoises and turtles, for safe garden adventures.
£7.99
Four Flags Quick Ferret Muzzle — Grooming & Handling Aid
A temporary, reliable muzzle designed specifically for ferrets — useful for grooming, medicating, and routine handling.
£14.99
Hamster Exercise Ball
A clear rolling exercise ball that lets your hamster roam and stay active safely around the home, with ventilation slots and a secure lid. Supplied in a random colour.
£7.99
Rabbit No-Rinse Dry-Cleaning Foam
A no-rinse foam that gently cleans and freshens your rabbit's coat between full washes, no water needed.
£7.99
PawHut 12-Panel Small Animal Playpen for Guinea Pigs, 105cm, White
Twelve 45 x 35cm panels and multi-angle connectors that build a 105 x 105cm open pen at 45cm high, for evening floor time with guinea pigs or hedgehogs.
£35.99
Poultry Nappy Harness for Chickens, Ducks & Geese
A washable fabric nappy harness for house poultry, catching droppings to keep your home clean.
From£7.99
Hanging Cage Hammock for Small Pets
A soft sherpa-lined cage hammock that gives small pets a warm, lofted spot to curl up.
From£8.99
Selective Timothy Hay
UK-grown Timothy hay for rabbits and other small animals, for unlimited daily feeding
£9.99
Small Pet Carrier Shoulder Bag with Bubble Window
A ventilated travel carrier bag for hamsters, guinea pigs and other small pets, with a clear bubble window and breathable mesh panels. The adjustable shoulder strap makes outings and vet trips easy.
£13.99
Selective Naturals Woodland Loops
Dandelion and rosehip flavoured loop treats for rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas
£3.99
Selective Naturals Orchard Loops
Apple-flavoured loop treats for rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas
£3.99
Selective Naturals Meadow Loops
Pea-flavoured loop treats for rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas
£3.99
Common questions
- Can rabbits and guinea pigs actually be litter trained?
- Yes, most rabbits and many guinea pigs will use a litter tray if it's placed where they naturally choose to toilet, since they tend to pick one or two spots on their own. Neutering rabbits in particular tends to make litter training more reliable and consistent.
- Why does my small pet keep kicking litter out of the tray?
- Digging and kicking around a litter tray is normal small pet behaviour, and a high-sided or splash-proof tray design contains it far better than a shallow, flat one. Placing the tray in a corner, where two sides are already blocked by walls of the enclosure, also helps reduce mess.
- How often should I clean a small pet's litter tray?
- Daily is best for most small pets, since litter trays can get soiled quickly and a build-up encourages toileting outside the tray instead. Leaving a small amount of used litter behind when you clean helps the pet recognise the tray as the right spot to keep using.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.