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- 07/05/2013 at 11:52 PM
  Alexandria
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  I just got my first rabbit today, and while he’s very perky and seems in good health, I’ve noticed some pee around his tail and bottom, and I’m slightly concerned. He’s 2 months old, and I don’t really (or really don’t) have the money to take him to the vet until I get him nutered, so I was wondering if anyone has any idea as to what might be causing this. I don’t have a litter box just yet (though I am definiately getting one tomorrow) and I’ve noticed that he will sit/lay in his own urine, so do you think that could be the cause of the urine on his bottom? Also, how do I clean it off without hurting him?
- 07/06/2013 at 1:41 AM
  MoveDiagonally
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  Here is some info on dry and wet butt baths:
  http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/buttbath.html
  
  Is there absorbent bedding/litter down in his cage?
- 07/07/2013 at 8:26 AM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  I suspect it’s from him not having a litter box. Babies don’t know any better and will lay in their pee. Start working on litter training asap.
  
  Now that you are the proud owner of a baby bun, I suggest you start saving up to get him in to see the vet soon, as all new bunnies (especially babies) should have a vet check-up.
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