2006-06-12 00:12:50 · 9 answers · asked by anand p 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Please don't listen to the people that say give it a bath! I've been raising and showing rabbits for 24 years. You don't give a rabbit a bath!
I raise New Zealand Whites and White Satins, both breeds of which are totally white rabbits, so I know EXACTLY how to help you.
First, if you don't have a really large breed of rabbit, use a wire cage. It is much easier to keep a rabbit clean and white in a wire cage rather than one that has a solid floor. Second, don't put anything in the cage that manure or urine could build up on, especially in the corners. Rabbits like to poop and pee in the corners. Also, don't support the cage in the corners with boards underneath, this will allow poop and pee to build up in the corners. The easiest way to keep a rabbit clean is through cage design. I rarely to never have to clean my rabbits due to their cage design, even the feet stay snow white. Now, I'll get to the part about cleaning the rabbit if it is dirty.
If the rabbit is dirty or stained, get a clean white cloth and soak it in white vinegar (hydrogen peroxide can also be used but only for white rabbits). Wring the excess vinegar out of the cloth and brush the stain with the damp vinegar cloth. Soak another clean white cloth in warm water and wring out the excess water. Rub the water-soaked cloth over the same area you used the vinegar soaked cloth on. This helps rinse the vinegar out. Use a third clean cloth to to dry the rabbit's fur. The process may need repeated a couple times to fully remove the stain.
Hydrogen peroxide should not be used on colored rabbits. If it is used on a white rabbit, make sure to not use too much, otherwise it could leave a slight pink tint to the fur.
2006-06-12 02:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give your rabbit a bath with people or any kind of shampoo. You can try and take a wet towel and clean them that way.
2006-06-12 08:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a whitening shampoo like they use on Westies or Bischon Frise dogs. Don't get it in the rabbits eyes.
2006-06-12 07:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by Starr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with what devilish said but without the snotty holier than thou attitude...lol
Devilish you have some good info when your right( and when your not copy and pasting other websites info) but you come across like your the Queen of all knowledge, tone it down a bit, your scaring people.
2006-06-12 16:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invest in a gentle pet shampoo there are some really good one's out now quick bath in warm water should be fine towel dry and wooow snow white bunny
2006-06-12 07:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BRUSH IT USE A HARDER BRUSH AT FIRST THEN A SOFTER ONE AND THEN AN EVEN SOFTER 1 IF THEY ARE REALLY BAD GIVE THEM A BATH BUT MAKE SURE YOU WASH OUT SHAMPOO OTHERWISE WILL GET DANDRUFF
2006-06-12 07:20:27 · answer #6 · answered by Mi Yah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep it always clean,for now giv it a gud bath
2006-06-12 07:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by cravingbrains 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RINSE THEM WITH VINEGAR.DID ALL MY SHOW CALVES THAT WAY.NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU RINSE SOME SOAP STILL REMAINS.ASK SOMEONE OVER 50 ABOUT RUINSEING WITH VINEGAR.
2006-06-12 16:40:48 · answer #8 · answered by vandrews_43 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it a bath
2006-06-12 07:15:20 · answer #9 · answered by longhunter17692002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋