Rabbit feet/backend stays wet, can't clean

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- 01/14/2019 at 12:54 AM
  borya91
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  I’m a little scared because I read about an issue where common houseflies can infect a rabbit and the biggest problem is if their tail/feet are wet from rabbit urine, etc.
  
  I am having an issue where the rabbit seems to always have a wet tail/feet. Thing about the rabbit is that, no matter how much litter I put in his pan, he will move that litter away so there is only a very minimal amount, and pee in that. so its not really an issue of not enough litter. About cleaning him, this is impossible. The rabbit absolutely will not let me even touch the back half of him and will freak out and eventually bite me. He is incredibly skittish. It makes me a little worried about him. Is there anything I can besides clean the pan twice a day?
- 01/14/2019 at 1:33 AM
  Azerane
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  Have you tried different types of litter? Perhaps your rabbit doesn’t like the litter you’re using when is why he moves it out of the way. You could also try putting hay over the top of the litter, it will get wasted but will help the feet. Perhaps a different sized or shaped tray could help too.
  
  Otherwise feet and tails shouldn’t really stay wet all the time from pee, it’s possible your rabbit could have a urinary tract infection as this commonly has the symptom of bunny always being wet and leading to urine scalding.
- 01/14/2019 at 1:39 AM
  borya91
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  So sad to hear this. I tried both carefresh (which is like a paper bedding) and one that’s called critter country (which is more like some pellets but its made from recycled paper I believe). Can’t believe it never dawned on me, that maybe he just doesn’t like the litter. I always just kind of thought, it’s what he did. Good idea about putting hay on top of the litter. I’m going to try it.
  
  I think i exaggerated saying it is always wet. More I noticed it again tonight and it gets like that. But it was so wet that he even got my own clothes wet when he sat on my lap. I will keep an eye on him and try putting the hay over.
- 01/14/2019 at 4:55 AM
  bunbun00
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  Does he have long or short hair? If it’s hot where you are and you’re worried you could try trimming the hair back if it’s just soaking that?
  
  I find those wood pellets really absorb a lot. I also use puppy pads at the bottom of my litter tray to absorb the pee. Because otherwise they could hop back into their own puddle!
- 01/14/2019 at 11:03 AM
  tobyluv
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  You could also try using a litter box screen that is placed over the litter. The pee will go through the screen into the litter below. The screens are sold here in the BB store, and some people have made their own screens.
- 01/16/2019 at 5:59 AM
  Sirius&Luna
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  You can also try puppy pads at the bottom of the litter tray, with litter on top. That means even if he pushes it away, the pad will still soak it up and mean hes not sitting in it… If he’s still got a damp bum even with a puppy pad then it’s probably a bigger issue that needs investigating.
- 01/16/2019 at 10:03 PM
  borya91
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  thanks guys for all the thoughtful advice. Just getting a chance to read it! The hay on top of the litter, well I tried that out when I saw that response and it’s worked nicely! Bun seems to be throwing the litter around less now and I think it’s a great idea! I am just seeing the other responses and these are great ideas too. I unfortunately do not think it would ever be possible for me to trim the bun’s hair as he is just too skittish but he’s short haired so I don’t think its much that. However, I might switch back on to the wood pellets. And maybe put more in an hay on top.
  
  Never even knew about the screens for a little box! Or puppy pads I hadn’t thought either. My only concern there is him eating it since he likes to chew pretty much anything
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