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- 12/11/2021 at 6:56 AM
  BunnieAndBean
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  I just recently got a long fur bun and when I got him his bottom is completely matted and soiled, is poops are still round but sticky and when he pees it just gets on his bottom. I don’t know what to do to clean his bottom it’s really bad and I don’t want to bathe him. Also I’m quite scared cuz his tail seems completely broken, like it’s completely matted and it just hangs there and when I move it, it doesn’t seem connected to anything 🙁
- 12/11/2021 at 7:01 AM
  Bam
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  The tail could be broken.
  
  You can cut the hair that’s matted and dirty. Take care to not cut too close to the skin, rabbits have very sensitive skin. Really matted fur wont come unmatted regardless of whst comb or brush you use. Sometimes you can pry individual clumps of hair apart with your fingers.
  
  It sounds like your bun comes from lrss than ideal circumstances. I would recommend a vet check-up, they can often give a bun a sanitary shave. You cant do that on the weekend of course.
  
  The poopy butt ould be a result of inappropriate diet and perhaps stress?
- 12/11/2021 at 7:02 AM
  DanaNM
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  Oh dear 🙁
  
  If you suspect an injury, it would be best to have him seen by a vet. They can also do a sanitary shave for you to remove the matted areas and give you a fresh start.
  
  It also could be hard for him to move his tail because it’s matted up. If he’s sitting up, does he hold it up right?
  
  If you conclude he’s not injured, it would be best to give him a bum bath. This video shows how to do it safely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UcoZHBlQ80&ab_channel=Howcast
  
  I’ve done bum baths in my bathroom sink, with a towel placed in the bottom of the sink so the bun doesn’t slip.
  
  . . . 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.
- 12/20/2021 at 6:07 PM
  Buttercup Buns
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  I would bring my bunny to the vet if she was in this situation. It is the best thing to do if you think your rabbit has a broken tail and a dirty bottom. That can cause serious health problems. Bringing your rabbit to the vet is the best thing you can do if you rabbit has a broken bone. Your rabbit may have a poopy bottom maybe due to the food that you are feeding him/her? What do you usually feed your rabbit?
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