Reply To: Need help coping with rabbit smell

[DanaNM]

This is very unusual!

Cleaning once a day is usually plenty, but have you tried spot cleaning twice a day to see if that helps?  Can you tell whether it’s her poop or pee that smells more strongly to you?

Also have you checked her scent glands? Sometimes they become clogged and need to be cleaned occasionally. I usually check my rabbits’ when I do nail trims.

Have you been able to get the opinion of another person (who will be honest) to try to figure out if she is just extra smelly or if your nose is extra sensitive?

Regarding seasonal changes, I haven’t noticed this with my own rabbits, but season changes CAN trigger hormonal changes, which do relate to smells. Hormonal smelling poop usually smells more onion-y (almost like human body odor). That said, it’s usually not that strong… like you would have to be close to the poop to smell it.

. . . 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.