How The Hell Can I wash This Bunny?

Question

DOes anyone know how to wash a bunny? A psychotic bunny?

Answer 1

You don't wash a bunny. That is why they lick their fur, to clean themselves. In a sense, they are giving themself a bath. Unless the bunny got into a big mess like mud, or something that he/she can lick off, don't bathe him/her. As for the pshyco part...you're on your own!

Answer 2

Be careful if you try to wash the bunny in a tub. Bunnies have a natural fear of water and drowning, and very weak hearts, so be very gentle and take very slow to prevent a heart attack (thats how my bunny died, I didnt know). So if your bunny looks terrified, stop immediately. There are many sprays you can spray on the bunny and you dont have to wash out. This is good for odors. Just make sure its bunny safe before using. I dont remember a specific brand, but I do remember Petsmart had it. If your bunny is DIRTY with dirt, you can take a damp towel and wipe it off the best you can. Check it out in the butt area, and make sure thats clean. That tends to be a problem area for bunnies.

Answer 3

As to the "psychotic bunny" part - I hear your pain. My rabbit used to be extremely skittish, and at 3 years old wasn't used to being handled. She was a psycho herself, pretty creative at escaping and biting hard when "captured". Good news is, they -do- mellow out as they get older. Mine's going on 10 years and is an absolute darling now. Just keep exposing them to gentle handling, maybe not picking them up if they freak out yet, but just putting your hand inside the cage and petting them. It takes time, which sucks, but the end result is actually surprisingly rewarding.

Answer 4

Is he so dirty that he absolutely needs one? Most of the time, rabbits are neat freaks and will keep themselves perfectly clean. However, if he really needs one, first, get the room (kitchen sinks are easiest for where) warm so that he won't be as likely to catch a cold (they can die from a cold, so you don't want that). Use water that is just barely warm on your wrist and get a shampoo for rabbits (they sell a variety at most pet stores). Make sure not to get any soap in his eyes, and rinse extremely well. Towel dry him as much as you can, and then use a hairdryer set on low to get him dry the rest of the way. Keep him in a warmer room for an hour or two so that he warms back up, and then he should be fine.

Answer 5

Pet shops have a product called Bunny Shampoo. Good luck with the rest of it.

Answer 6

if you go to petsmart or petco or some store that sells pet supplies, you can normally find a "dry bath" powder that washes animals that don't enjoy water. that is what i use to clean my cat. just because they lick their fur doesn't mean its clean. the link below shows a shampoo for bunnies that also comes in dry shampoo powder form =)

Answer 7

A lot of times it helps just to give them a good brushing. Maybe clipping matts out if they are bad enough. Baby wipes are another way to simply get some of the dirt gone.

Answer 8

Rabbits dont really like the wet. But if you must bath it, make sure the water is very cool and only a half inch deep as you dont want to scare it.

Answer 9

Try buying him chinchilla dust! U cant bathe chinchillas either! Its a very very fine dust u can get at the pet store and WOW they love to roll in it over and over! It keeps their coat clean and shiny! I wouldnt try a water bath! lol

Answer 10

put him/her in the tub with some luke wark water and some baby soap. and it will freak ouit.. my bunny screamed it was horrible.. but i thoink the waer was to hot.. it was crazy