FAQ: How To Clean Your Rabbit?

How do you clean a dirty rabbit?

Spot clean the rabbit when necessary. Sprinkle some cornstarch over the dirty spot and use a fur comb to work out the dirt. Keep going until the fur is clean. Even if your rabbit is completely covered in mud, it’s better to use this dry cleaning method than to dip your rabbit in water.

What can I use to wash my rabbit?

Rabbits do a very good job of keeping themselves clean and only need help when they are very sick. If you have to wash your rabbit, fill a bath/tub with about an inch of water. Put a towel in the bottom of the bath so the bunny has some grip. Use some gentle shampoo or soap in the water.

Should I bathe my rabbit?

Rabbits are meticulously clean and almost never need a bath. Bathing them can even be harmful, since they tend to panic in water and may fracture a limb or their spine if they thrash around. But it’s usually not safe or beneficial to wet down the bunny’s whole body.

Can I use baby wipes on my rabbit?

Baby wipes are the easiest method of cleaning your rabbit without bathing it. Use baby wipes that are fragrance-free, alcohol-free and hypo-allergenic for best results. You want a wipe that is strong enough to clean your bunny without tearing, and which is soft so that it won’t hurt your bunny’s skin.

Why do rabbits die when they get wet?

Rabbits can die from stress-induced heart attacks. Most importantly, wet rabbit fur takes a long time to dry, and if left wet, the rabbit can easily get hypothermia, even on warm days. Also, when trying to dry fur, you may inadvertently burn the skin with the hair dryer.

Can you give a bunny a bath with Dawn dish soap?

Rabbits count as ‘exotic’ pets, so most regular vets don’t have a huge amount of experience in treating them, which can be risky for the bunny. Dawn soap is extremely stripping and would severely irritate a bun’s very delicate skin – even for just a butt bath.

What soap can I use to wash my rabbit?

If you do, please be aware that shampoos or soap are not necessary. If you do want to use some, only mild unscented baby shampoo is recommended. The better solution for us was the dry bath. You grab a towel and put your bunny carefully in a position where you can reach the soiled area.

Can I use Johnson’s baby shampoo on my rabbit?

Use luke warm water and just a touch of Johnson’s Baby Shampoo mixed in with the water to bathe your rabbit. By using a small amount of baby shampoo, there is really no need to rinse. After the bath, towel dry your bunny and allow to dry naturally.

Do rabbits need light at night?

Rabbits can make their way around in gloomier conditions than humans. They still need some light, though. If your rabbit is allowed to free roam the house while you’re asleep at night, provide some illumination. This should be a dim lamp though, not a bright overhead light.

Do bunnies need shots?

Although pet rabbits in the United States do not require any vaccinations, veterinarians in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe routinely inoculate for two fatal viruses common to the continent’s wild rabbits: Myxomatosis and Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD).

Can I put baby powder on my bunny?

While many baby products are considered too harsh to use on rabbits, cornstarch baby powder is gentle enough to be safe to use for dry bathing your rabbit. *Note: Do not use powder that contains talc (or talcum powder ) as this is harmful for rabbits.

Why does my rabbit have poop stuck?

Possible Causes Rabbits that live in small spaces often have very little room to stretch out. They end up sitting or even sleeping in their litter box for comfort, which can soil their paws and get poop stuck to their fur. In such circumstances even the cleanest rabbit will have a hard time keeping itself spotless.