I have a stinky rabbit. Should i bathe it? I'm scared that'll she'll have a heartattack because of the fear of water. If i do bathe her, how do i? Should i use soap? How long should i bathe her for? After i'm done, how do i dry her? Will she get sick if she's not dried properly. What do i do if i blowdry her and she's scared of the noise the blow dryer makes? Please tell me what u did with your rabbit. and any suggestions or advice. Thank you.
2007-03-18 06:40:17 · 7 answers · asked by sushi_girl105 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yes, you can. I would suggest putting her in a tub and then using a big plastic cup or something to pour water over her. You can use rabbit shampoo, but a gentle puppy or kitten shampoo will work just as well. Just make sure it isn't a flea shampoo or any "special" kind.
Rabbits have very thick fur so it does take them quite awhile to dry. I would towel-dry her as best you can and hold her for awhile wrapped up in a towel. You can try a blowdryer, but I would start on a low setting. Some don't mind it, some are frightened, so if she really starts to freak out, just stop. After that, keep her indoors in a warm part of the house until she's completely dry.
2007-03-18 07:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by BB 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only time that I use water to actually bath my rabbits is if they end up with the runs and have messy bottoms. (water on wash cloth with a little Dawn dish soap, rinse good / towl dry, place in warm location) Blowing air on a wet rabbit isn't a good idea either. Pet supply places sell "dry bath" powders and foams that can be used, and if it's just a "smelly rabbit" after checking that no health issue is causing the odor, pet supply shops also offer small pet deodorizers, can be used on ferrets, rabbits and so on.
Good Luck!
2007-03-18 06:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by lookingforafarm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt a rabbit to bathe it, but use very gentle shampoo and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Towel dry. Let her dry naturally in a warm room. If she reacts poorly to a hair dryer just let her dry on her own, maybe use a space heater in her room if it is cold where you are. In the summer when it is hot you don't need to worry- just let her dry naturally.
I've had 4 rabbits over the years and I bathed different ones from time to time if they got dirty, but it was a rare thing.
If you brush your rabbit daily you will not need to bathe her as much. If she is an angora (long haired) rabbit you really should be brushing her everyday anyway.
Good luck!
2007-03-18 06:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They actually make shampoo to bathe rabbits it is called Four Paws Bunny bath and can be bought at any pet store. We use it to bathe our guinea pig. She loves to take a bath. Just be sure to put something under your rabbit (old towel, rubber mat..etc) so she will have a little footing. We also wrap our gp in a towel to keep her warm then blow dry her on a low setting until she is dry. Good luck!
2007-03-18 07:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes wash her
not in running water, it will scare it
use a tub, make it warm,
do it regulary so she gets used to it
and massage the shampoo into skin
make it a pleasurable experience,
rub her dry with a towl they enjoy this then a good
brushing.....
2007-03-18 06:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by puddoms 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could just when its warm
2007-03-18 06:47:51 · answer #6 · answered by lilturtle527 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes! Good Luck :)
2007-03-18 06:47:48 · answer #7 · answered by Lizzee F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋