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- 11/28/2018 at 7:50 PM
  PicklePants
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  Hi all!! Recently, I noticed that my lop bun pickles had a funny smell to him and it turned out he had a clump of poop stuck to his bottom! I tried to get most of it off, but it had stuck to the bottom of his tail and some of the fur on his bum. I got most of it off but there’s still some poop still stuck there and he hasn’t seemed to clean it off himself. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can clean him? I know butt baths are a possibility, but I thought baths weren’t good for rabbits? And if that’s necessary, does anyone know a good and natural rabbit shampoo?
  
  This has never happened before, and he only eats Timothy hay and a variety of greens such as romaine (not recently), arugula, cilantro, and bok choi. Doesn’t anyone know any other reasons why this could have happened?
- 11/29/2018 at 1:04 PM
  DanaNM
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  Hi there, welcome
  
  It could be stuck on poop, but from what you are describing, I wonder if it could also be a clogged scent gland (as they can get very smelly!). Some buns need theirs cleaned out from time to time.
  
  Does it look like what is described in this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x9dbSUdomg
  
  If it’s a scent gland, that video shows how to safely clean it.
  
  If it is poop, there are a couple options. You can try breaking up the clumps with cornstarch and combing it out. If it is really matted on, a bum bath might be the easiest option. You don’t need to use shampoo. This video (by the same person ) shows how to safely give a bum bath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UcoZHBlQ80&t=10s
  
  Did you notice him having extra, uneaten cecals? Often that can be the cause of stuck on poops when there isn’t an illness or other factor.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
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