do u have to take a bunny bath?

Answer 1

I use to have rabbits and I never bathed them.

Answer 2

We do not advise flea baths or baths of any sort for rabbits. Bathing a bunny can often cause her to become quite upset, sometimes causing her to go into shock; plus it is the nature of bunny fur to take a long time to get wet, and an even longer time to get dry. Spot bathing extremely dirty areas (feet, scut, etc.) is the way to go. If you use a hair dryer, us it on low to medium heat so you don't overheat the bunny, and keep it at least 12 inches from her body. Don't use it on her head, ears or privates. Sometimes bathing is necessary. In these cases, do it in a small sink in warm water. DO NOT EVER immerse entire bunny (water level should never be higher than belly level); instead, let bunny stand on hind feet while you support her upper body from the front. Slowly let her put all four paws into water. Use a cup to soak and rinse body. Rinse thoroughly.

Brushing your bunny's coat can be a very pleasant experience for the both of you, plus it reduces the amount of loose hair which will help prevent hairball impactions (see Zooh Pamphlet). Do not brush too aggressively. Bunny skin is delicate and can tear, and unless your bunny likes it (some of ours do) do not brush fur in the wrong direction.

this is the best way of bathing rabbits ONLYwhen they have a messy bottom DO NOT DO THIS ANY OTHER TIME
Dry Bath Procedure

1. Purchase a container of Baby Cornstarch Powder (DO NOT use Baby Powder or any sort of powder that contains talc, as talc is a respiratory irritant and may even be carcinogenic!) from the grocery store baby section. You can use either unscented or scented cornstarch powder. DO NOT use commercial flea powders or other pesticides on your bunny. Use only baby-safe cornstarch powder for best, safest results.

2. Place bunny is a comfortable position so that the soiled parts are easily accessible. This may involve placing him in your lap on a bunched towel so that he feels secure, or simply laying him on the floor in a comfortable position, if he's calm and won't try to run off.

3. Liberally apply the cornstarch to the soiled areas, and gently work the powder down into the fur, around messy poops, and down to the skin.

4. Work the powder around any stubborn clumps of debris gently. As the cornstarch coats the mess, it will slide away easily.

5. Once the largest bits of mess have been removed, use a soft-tipped brush to gently loosen any remaining dirt and debris.

6. Pat the powdered areas well to remove loose powder.

Bunny should be clean and fragrant in just a few minutes! Rabbits generally enjoy a dry bath, and will sit quietly as the soothing powder takes away the sting of urine burn.

Answer 3

I don't take a bath with bunnies. However you shouldn't give bunnies baths. They naturally clean themselves. So unless they get into a mud puddle it's not necessary and might do more harm than good. A bath would likely dry their skin out.

Answer 4

I myself have never had to take a bunny bath-although I love my bunnies I could not imagine how sanitary lying in a tub with them would be. Besides, I know one of them would hog the bath pillow.

Answer 5

Oh, no, don't even try that. Bunnies hate water and if you try to bathe it, it will scratch you to pieces. Rabbits can bathe themselves just fine with their tongues. If you rabbit is dirty you can wipe it down with a damp washcloth, but otherwise, keep it away from water.

Answer 6

no bunny baths

Answer 7

No, they do not need to be bathed. Most are very clean, although some bucks can be pigs. If they don't look dirty, leave them alone.

Answer 8

not unless you keep it in a really disgusting cage. large rodents really dislike water, ive found.

Answer 9

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