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Blocking and shielding

Stopping the problem before it begins

Spiral cable wrap

Very light, flexible, and cheep spiral cable wrap can be purchased from most high street computer or office supply shops. It is very useful for wrapping light cables that often get moved around such as video game controls or telephone cables. It isn't very tough and can be chewed through so is no good for power cables but can for instance stop PC's mouse being chewed through if you turn your back.

Split flex tubing

Most DIY places can supply split flex tubing. Typically tough plastic with a slit along the length of the tube lets you slide your cords in through the side so there is no need to thread your wires through the tube. If you can't find this it can be easily made some of your own with regular tubing a cutting tool. Given enough time this can be chewed through so it should not be regarded as a permanent solution for power cables.

Wall cancellers

Most DIY places can provide this solution for boxing away cables. It can be permanently fixed in strips to walls or above skirting boards around the room and provides a permanent and neat solution to hiding dangerous leads away. Rabbits teeth can cut through the toughest plastic so this should not be used as a permanent solution for power cables.

Gates

Blocking off doors with pet gates can be a useful way of keeping bunnys out or rooms that you need to access without the problem of having to sneak in and out trying to prevent a breakout. They are easy to deploy and put away and are a lot better in the long run then replacing damaged to doors that your bunny tries to chew its way through to find out what you are up to on the other side.

Corner shielding

Metal, clear Perspex or plastic corner protectors can be purchased from most DIY stores and can be used to defend problem areas. These areas of ware are typically corners of walls or furniture that gets navigated around and although not attractive can prevent pertinent damage that can become quite substantial over time.

Wood, tile or Perspex shielding

Using a variety of non destructive sheet material around your home can improve safety and prevent access. Frames made out of wooden boards can be placed under furniture to prevent access to the underside of sofas and chairs. Ceramic tiles can be brought out and laid on the floor to prevent digging and shredding of carpets and Perspex shielding can be used as a discreet way you preventing into areas such as the back of television stands or on walls that have become the focus of unwanted shredding behaviour.

Wire fencing

Most pet stores provide a pet fencing or a pet pen that is made out of sections of tough wire that can be assembled using re-clipable plastic ties. This type of fencing is ideal for deploying to areas of your home that are unsafe or that you which to remain undamaged and can then easily be packed away when not needed. Multiple pens can be broken up and reattached in chains of fencing to block of larger section or single sheets can be used across corners or to block of gaps.

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